by Anne Betts | Jan 8, 2023 | Booking Travel
London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) is enormous. Late arrivals and short connection times can lead to missed flights and the need for a reasonably priced hotel room. Staying close to the airport might be the best choice for early departures or late-night arrivals. Or a...
by Anne Betts | Dec 31, 2022 | Health, Safety and Comfort
Updated December 31, 2022 How do you assemble a perfect travel first-aid kit, yet still manage to pack light? I don’t claim to have a universal solution, but the following works for me. How to assemble a perfect travel first-aid kit Use these 15 tips to...
by Anne Betts | Jul 19, 2022 | Luggage and Packing
Updated July 19, 2022 What are the best standard carry-on bags in the 35- to 50-litre range? A standard carry-on bag usually rests in an overhead locker during a flight. It’s different from a smaller ‘personal item’ that is typically stashed under...
by Anne Betts | Apr 4, 2022 | Luggage and Packing
Updated April 4, 2022 I’m not a promoter of ‘buy it there’ as a packing light strategy. There may be occasions when buying things at a destination makes sense, but for the most part, I find it’s a strategy with several flaws. Read on for my take on the...
by Anne Betts | Jan 31, 2022 | Other Travel Tips, Travel Tips
Updated January 31, 2022 Anyone who has travelled with others knows that choosing a compatible travelling companion is one of the most important decisions of a trip. The right person can enrich a travel experience; the wrong person can turn a trip into a...
by Anne Betts | Jan 23, 2022 | home featured, Luggage and Packing
Updated January 23, 2022 If you’ve ever used a backpack, you’ve likely wondered how to manage all that excess webbing hanging from the pack. If so, wonder no more. Tame dangling straps with Web Dominator. What is a Web Dominator The is a simple strap...