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...
by Anne Betts | Oct 30, 2024 | Travel Hacking
Updated October 30, 2024 What’s the best use of Scene+? Is Scene+ a useful program for travelling the world on miles and points? How does Scene+ work and what are the ways to use Scene+ points to reduce travel costs? How does it measure up against the former Scotia...
by Anne Betts | Oct 29, 2024 | Travel Hacking
Updated October 29, 2024 Is the TD Rewards program worth it? How does the program work? What are the various ways to use TD Rewards points to reduce travel costs? What qualifies as a travel cost? After several years of earning and redeeming TD Rewards points for...
by Anne Betts | Oct 24, 2024 | Health, Safety and Comfort
Updated October 24, 2024 One of the undeniable joys of travel is to wade through a region’s culinary treasures. However, it comes with risks. The most pervasive is travellers’ diarrhea. The ailment is so ubiquitous that it’s known by various country-specific terms....