…relationship,” says Lapensee. “I was wearing one of those little blue medals of the Virgin Mary, and one day she looked at it and gestured to it. I said: ‘Oh,…
Venice Travel Tips for Women Over 80
…and comfort Wear classic sneakers: I do not recommend wearing any open-toed shoes or sandals as there are too many opportunities for stubbed toes or tripping on uneven surfaces. I…
Working From ‘Home’ in a Foreign Country During Lockdown
…the doors (at least in Gdańsk it was). Taxi-wise, the drivers wear face coverings and usually have the windows down to aid airflow. There are also lots of cycle lanes,…
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When a Three-day Whirlwind Trip to Iceland Turns Into a Two-day Trip
…as light as possible, only the essentials. For me: travel documents, pills, fresh underwear, lipstick, and my Kindle. Tip 2: Protect your phone like it is Gold People often leave…
A Librarian’s Love of Reading Inspires a Lifetime of Solo Travel
…something I could do.” Jane Claud (far right, wearing tinted glasses) with the French Club on the 1978 trip to Paris that sparked her wanderlust Solo traveller in training To…
Protect yourself: Not all travel has a happy ending
…eyes. It’s what you’re wearing. If you are dressed the way local women are dressed a pickpocket will not necessarily choose you first. He isn’t sure if you are actually…
She Sleeps Well — She Travels Well
…of sense. Clothes as loose as pajamas… If I’m travelling overnight, I wear loose, long-sleeved clothing — made of breathable natural fibers — that will allow me to fall asleep…
Twelve Ways to Trick Thieves As You Travel
…of money and a few essentials. It should also have a long shoulder strap that’s thick enough not to be easily cut. Wear the strap across your body with the…
How Women Can Save Money In Paris
…called “friperies”, where you can pick up bargains to wear. Looking for antiques or bric-a-brac? Then head straight for a flea market, like the gigantic Saint-Ouen, and get lost for…