No soap? No problem travelling with soap leaves
Updated February 20, 2026 One of my earliest experiences travelling with soap leaves involved a lawyer from Australia and a Jordanian washroom. Lawyer from Australia I met Michelle, the Australian, beside a minivan in a large bus station park in South Amman, Jordan....
When a no-FOREX-fee credit card isn’t the best travel choice
Updated February 7, 2026 Ask the question in travel forums, “What is the best credit card for travelling abroad?” and answers invariably suggest those that don’t charge foreign transaction fees (FOREX or FX). Is a no-FOREX-fee credit card always the...
A detailed description of long flight carry-on essentials
Updated January 22, 2026 What are your long flight carry-on essentials? With your checked bag in the cargo hold or your carry-on bag in the overhead locker, what do you pack in your personal item, the one that fits under the seat in front of you? Or perhaps you wear...
Emergency preparedness toolkit for travel: 25 proven ideas
Updated January 7, 2026 Setbacks happen, even to the most seasoned among us. It’s part of the travel experience. Having an emergency preparedness toolkit can go a long way to lessening the impact when adversity strikes. What’s your state of readiness for dealing...
10 Worthwhile reasons to pack a travel clothesline
It doesn’t matter whether you plan to do laundry or not on your travels. Other than air-drying laundry, there are many worthwhile reasons to pack a travel clothesline. It’s handy for hanging a wet swimsuit, ski wear, or a damp rain jacket. A packable version is...About
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