by Anne Betts | Aug 2, 2023 | Luggage and Packing, Health, Safety and Comfort
Updated August 2, 2022 If glasses are an essential part of your everyday life, they will be just as necessary, if not more so, while travelling. If you’re relying on eyewear to read signs or a menu, find your way in an unfamiliar environment, protect your eyes...
by Anne Betts | May 6, 2023 | Luggage and Packing, home featured, Packing Light Travel Gear
Inexpensive pouches and other lightweight packing organizers offer simple solutions to how to pack small things in your travel bags. They’ll keep small things organized, secure, accessible, and protected from damage. I’m talking about stuff like charging cords,...
by Anne Betts | May 5, 2023 | Luggage and Packing, home featured
Updated May 5, 2023 A lightweight dry bag is a useful multipurpose item worth its weight in gold if you need to keep something dry. But what are the other reasons to travel with dry bags? What is a dry bag? Dry bags are designed to keep gear organized, protected, and...
by Anne Betts | Jan 28, 2023 | Luggage and Packing, Packing Light Travel Gear
Many travellers use shower caps and plastic bags as shoe covers for packing shoes. For a more sustainable option, chose reusable lightweight shoe bags that deserve a permanent place on your packing list. Features to look for in lightweight shoe bags Choose fabric...
by Anne Betts | Jan 24, 2023 | home featured, Luggage and Packing, Packing Light Travel Gear
Updated January 24, 2023 If it’s destined for your bag, it needs to earn its keep. Multipurpose travel gear allows you to pack less, and lighter. Gleaning as many uses as possible from each packed item means that other things can be left at home. Ideas on multipurpose...
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...