Let me say this first, I hate handbags and I absolutely refuse to carry one when I'm at home. However, when I'm traveling, there are items that you absolutely must carry around with you i.e. passport and airline tickets to the airport, during transfers etc., that make having a handbag (or tote, or backpack) essential. So, I was absolutely delighted when I discovered the Bagallini Messenger … [Read more...]
Stuff I REALLY Like
Did I tell you about my new iPad? :-)
Emergency Radios
I've been very happy to have an emergency radio on a few occasions when we've had no power at home (see my entry about the Penticton windstorm) for protracted periods --- anything longer than an hour or two. The radio let's you stay informed of important news and broadcasts – and you can make a phone call, even if your cell phone battery is dead. My radio's all-in-one design combines a radio, … [Read more...]
Save Your Life: Wear a Medical ID Bracelet!
Getting sick while you are on a trip is not only a drag, but it can be downright frightening - even life threatening - especially when you don't have an excellent command of the language. I know exactly how frightening and frustrating it is not to be able to communicate properly with a doctor after getting a horrific infection in Mexico some years ago that very nearly cost me my leg. A big part … [Read more...]
Cross Country With Sirius Satellite Radio
When I retired and moved from Ontario to British Columbia, Ros and I drove across the country. We had taken many road trips in the past and reception in the hinterlands proved at times limited if not non existent. I became aware of satellite radio and after reviewing the options I purchased a SIRIUS Sportster Radio with Car Kit. The installation was simple and it only took a few minutes on-line … [Read more...]
Banish Stubborn Wrinkles with a Travel Steamer Iron
I HATE looking like I've slept in my clothes when I travel, or worse, like I've worn the same clothes for the last 3 weeks. Ergo, most of the clothes that I bring don't require ironing - but (and there's always a 'but') sometimes you just need to have something really nice with you that will need ironing from time to time, e.g. linen or silk. To that end, I've tried a number of different travel … [Read more...]
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