A Simple emergency ID bracelet for travellers saves lives
Updated August 11, 2024 When travelling, what do you take with you to help establish your identity in cases of emergency? But, perhaps more importantly, what do you carry in the event you’re not in a position to speak for yourself? If an unexpected emergency strikes,...
Buying a SIM card in Spain
Updated August 10, 2024 Calling and data plans offer convenience and security when travelling. If you’re planning on buying a SIM card in Spain, several options are available at reasonable prices. For my trip to Spain, I expected to find four cellular providers...
Buying a SIM card in Italy
Updated August 9, 2024 When purchasing a prepaid mobile travel plan for your phone, it’s helpful to have desirable criteria and features in mind. My own list had served me well until the inconvenient and costly experience of buying a SIM card in Italy on my last trip....
Designing the perfect travel purse
Updated August 8, 2024 Have you found a perfect purse for your travels? If so, congratulations! If you’ve experimented with anti-theft purses that are too heavy or struggled with others that are missing important features, maybe it’s time to create your...
12 Tested examples of packing cubes and other organizers
Updated August 1, 2024 These 12 tested examples of packing cubes and other organizers bring order, convenience, and efficiency to packed luggage. Squeezing socks, underwear, and charging cords into shoes or nooks and crannies can make great use of tiny pockets of...
Visit the Magical Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival, Nova Scotia
Updated July 30, 2024 Of all the interesting things to do in Nova Scotia, the Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival and Antique Fair is a favourite with the host of visitors who descend on the picturesque south shore town each autumn. Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival The 2024...
25 Best budget-friendly things to do in Gdansk Poland
The beautiful city of Gdańsk, situated on Poland’s northern Baltic coast, is the site of two historically significant events of the twentieth century that affected the course of world history. Each one is so influential that it warrants a world-class museum. These and...
The best compression packing cubes ever made
Updated July 29, 2024 When Ashley Dempster mentioned that she was able to fit everything on her packing list for Madagascar only because of compression packing cubes, I was intrigued. After purchasing my own and seeing how effectively they compressed various items, I...
Top 20 tips on how to prepare for airport security
Updated July 28, 2024 Are your trips through airport security angst-free and uneventful? Do you factor screening into your packing regimen? If the answer is “yes” to both of these questions, it sounds like you know how to navigate airport security like a pro. If...About
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