by Anne Betts | Jul 16, 2024 | New Zealand
Updated July 16, 2024 New Zealand’s bra fence has become so famous, it has its own name: Bradrona. It even warrants a Wikipedia page and ratings on TripAdvisor. New Zealand’s bra fence Like any good story, the bra fence has the right blend of what it...
by Anne Betts | Jul 14, 2024 | Luggage and Packing, home featured, Packing Light Travel Gear
Updated July 14, 2024 Is one-bag travel realistic? It is for one-bag carry-on travel by nesting, a favourite among one-baggers. It allows them to pack their clothing, shoes, tech gadgets, and essentials in one bag for a long trip. I had the opportunity to test the...
by Anne Betts | Jul 13, 2024 | Travel Gear, home featured, Packing Light Travel Gear
Updated July 13, 2024 Lurking under the surface of some of the world’s most beautiful cities are hordes of pickpockets preying on unsuspecting, unprepared, and distracted visitors. Pickpockets and other street thieves are proficient at what they do. They’re a...
by Anne Betts | Jul 12, 2024 | Luggage and Packing, Health, Safety and Comfort
Updated July 12, 2024 Are you travelling with expired toiletries? If you’re not monitoring the expiry dates of the cosmetics, toiletries, and other beauty products in your travel bag, you could be. Risks of using expired toiletries and cosmetics Which products have...
by Anne Betts | Jul 12, 2024 | Destinations, Turkey
Updated July 12, 2024 If you relish getting off the beaten tourist path and getting lost with the benefit of a safety line back to more familiar territory, a transit pass might be just the ticket to feed an adventurous spirit. To explore Istanbul, get an...
by Anne Betts | Jul 10, 2024 | Travel Hacking
Updated July 10, 2024 For the vast majority of credit cards, the MSR, or Minimum Spend Requirement, unlocks a SUB, or sign-up bonus — every miles-and-points enthusiast’s goal and the backbone of the hobby. Each SUB fast tracks access to free hotel stays, flying in...
by Anne Betts | Jul 9, 2024 | Travel Hacking
Updated July 9, 2024 Does the BMO Air Miles World Elite MasterCard deserve a place in your wallet? According to Credit Card Genius, it’s the best Air Miles credit card on the market. If most of the following features appeal to you, it certainly deserves some...
by Anne Betts | May 3, 2024 | Destinations, Taiwan
Updated May 3, 2024 A recurring theme in my pre-trip research was that Taiwan is home to some of the most exciting street food in Asia. What better way to be introduced to the Taiwan food culture, and street food in particular, but to sign up for a Taipei walking...
by Anne Betts | May 2, 2024 | Luggage and Packing
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? The pack-by-numbers system is...
by Anne Betts | Apr 10, 2024 | Luggage and Packing
Updated April 10, 2024 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...