by Anne Betts | Nov 19, 2025 | Travel Hacking
Updated September 4, 2025 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 | Sep 23, 2025 | Health, Safety and Comfort
Updated September 23, 2025 Crystal, the best-known maker of crystal deodorant, has adopted the tagline “safety armed with confidence.” But does crystal deodorant work? It’s a common question asked by many sceptics and first-time users. Now, after 11 years of use, I...
by Anne Betts | Sep 19, 2025 | Health, Safety and Comfort, home featured
Updated September 19, 2025 A traveller’s emergency contact card is a physical credit-card-sized card containing emergency contact numbers and related details. With a few cards scattered throughout your belongings, emergency contact information is within easy...
by Anne Betts | Sep 18, 2025 | Packing Light Travel Gear, Health, Safety and Comfort
Updated September 18, 2025 The LARQ Bottle Movement PureVis is the world’s first self-cleaning water bottle with a water-purification system. For a reusable water bottle, it’s not a cheap investment. Is the LARQ water bottle worth it? I hope to answer that...
by Anne Betts | Sep 9, 2025 | Luggage and Packing, Packing Light Travel Gear
Updated September 9, 2025 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 | Aug 19, 2025 | Travel Tips, Booking Travel
Updated August 19, 2025 With the high costs of accommodation in many places, more people are considering hostels as part of their travel plans. Are hostels an affordable alternative? Are they safe? Do older travellers stand out? What do you need to pack? Is there...