by Anne Betts | Feb 23, 2024 | Health, Safety and Comfort, Packing Light Travel Gear
Has your search for the best reusable water bottle for travel resulted in a cupboard cluttered with countless varieties? After years of searching for the best travel water bottle, I’ve concluded that it doesn’t exist. No ONE water bottle works for every...
by Anne Betts | Feb 19, 2024 | Travel Tech, Packing Light Travel Gear
Updated February 19, 2024 If you’re a carry-on traveller or light packer, chances are there are several multipurpose items on your packing list. Does that include a phone wallet case? If not, or you’re looking to upgrade your phone or a case, the following list...
by Anne Betts | Feb 7, 2024 | Luggage and Packing, home featured, Packing Light Travel Gear
Updated February 7, 2024 One-bag travel means less stuff to manage and keep secure. It translates into being more mobile on travel days. But is one-bag travel realistic? In this post, I’ll describe how to travel with just one carry-on bag using the nested style...
by Anne Betts | Feb 6, 2024 | Luggage and Packing, Packing Light Travel Gear
As soon as I attached the GuanjunX bungee luggage strap to the retractable handle of my rolling bag, I knew I had found my new favourite travel aid. The GuanjunX bungee had my second bag securely attached to my wheeled luggage within seconds. I was in carry-on travel...
by Anne Betts | Feb 5, 2024 | Luggage and Packing, home featured, Packing Light Travel Gear
Is one-bag travel realistic? One bag carry-on travel by nesting is a favourite among one-baggers. It allows them to pack their clothing, shoes, tech gadgets, and essentials in only one bag for a long trip. Read on to see a detailed packing list with concrete examples...
by Anne Betts | Feb 4, 2024 | Luggage and Packing
Updated February 4, 2024 In my travels, there have been many occasions when I’ve been asked for my passport and a copy was all that was needed. As a result, I’ve learned that to carry laminated copies of your passport is a wise choice. It keeps a passport...
by Anne Betts | Jan 28, 2024 | Luggage and Packing, Packing Light Travel Gear
One of the tenets of the packing light traveller is to limit the number of shoes taken on a trip. Therefore, versatility and comfort are crucial along with being as lightweight as circumstances permit. For closed-toe walking shoes, Allbirds has created a favourite...
by Anne Betts | Jan 27, 2024 | Luggage and Packing, Packing Light Travel Gear
Is the just another gimmicky travel product? Is the cost warranted? Is a zip-top bag just as practical for a fraction of the price? From the first use, I became a fan, and now, many trips later, I’m still enamoured with this remarkable innovation. Here is my Matador...
by Anne Betts | Jan 17, 2024 | Luggage and Packing
Are you ready to grab an attractive travel deal at a moment’s notice? Are you occasionally asked to pack your bags for an unexpected trip with little time to prepare? For these and other scenarios, a partially packed travel bag and other travel-ready packing tips...
by Anne Betts | Jan 17, 2024 | Travel Tech, Packing Light Travel Gear
Do you experience cable overload while travelling? Are you tired of sorting through your cables to find the ones with the right connectors for your gadgets? If so, this inCharge X keyring charging cable review is here to help. The 6-in-1 keyring charging cable packs...