by Anne Betts | Dec 16, 2024 | Luggage and Packing
Updated December 16, 2024 If you enjoy scouring other travellers’ packing lists for insights and ideas, here’s a detailed packing list for a city break, a 12-day trip to New York City in October, including a stop in Toronto on the way. Packing...
by Anne Betts | Dec 16, 2024 | Luggage and Packing, Packing Light Travel Gear
Updated December 16, 2024 According to Booking.com’s 2023 Sustainable Travel Report, 76% of respondents hope to embrace sustainable travel plans over the next year. Sustainable travel products to help reduce waste Travelling sustainably includes packing...
by Anne Betts | Dec 11, 2024 | Luggage and Packing
How does a person, or in this case, two people, create a detailed carry-on packing list for long-term travel? Derek and Jackie planned a year-long trip across multiple climatic zones; naturally, as carry-on travellers, packing was critical to their preparation. Along...
by Anne Betts | Dec 7, 2024 | Luggage and Packing, Packing Light Travel Gear
Updated December 7, 2024 Perhaps a loved one or friend is planning a major trip. Or it’s on the eve of their adventure and you’d like to give them a small gift. Maybe you’re the one embarking on a journey, and you’d like to treat yourself. Whatever your reason for...
by Anne Betts | Dec 6, 2024 | Luggage and Packing, Travel Gear Hacks
Updated December 6, 2024 Shopping for a travel adventure doesn’t have to be a purse-emptying experience. It’s surprising how many items you’ll be able to scratch off your packing list by visiting a dollar store. And if you love travel gear hacks, feed your creative...
by Anne Betts | Oct 31, 2024 | Travel Hacking, Destinations
Updated October 31, 2024 What are the various ways to use CIBC Aventura points to reduce travel costs? Is the Aventura program worth it? How does it work? What’s an Aventura point worth? Here is my review as it relates to funding travel. What...