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...
How to use Scene+ points to reduce travel costs
Updated January 4, 2026 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 compare to other fixed-point reward...
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...
13 Useful reasons to travel with dry bags
Updated January 2, 2026 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,...
How to use a basic pack-by-numbers system to pack light
Updated January 1, 2026 If you’d like to find ways to limit the amount of clothing you pack, have you come across the pack-by-numbers system? It’s a strategy adopted by many travellers committed to one-bag or carry-on travel. What is the pack-by-numbers system?...
Pack light with a travel-friendly portable power bank
Updated January 1, 2026 To avoid a dead phone on your travels, a travel-friendly portable power bank has become an indispensable tool for long and busy travel days. The right external charger will not only keep your devices charged, but it will allow you to do so...About
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