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How to Pack Cables, Cords, and Chargers

No matter how lightly I pack, there doesn’t seem to be any way of minimizing the cables, cords, and chargers that I need everywhere I go. Phones, cameras, tablets, e-readers, back-up batteries, laptops… they all need power. In general, I have three rules when traveling...

03 March, 2015 / 0 Comments
Do You Need a Chip and PIN Card in Europe?

If it’s been a while since your last international trip, I have some unwelcome news: outside of the U.S., most credit cards and card readers are using a new technology. Old style magnetic strips are on their way out; embedded security chips are on...

11 September, 2014 / 0 Comments
Seven Easy Tips to Up Your Mobile Photography Game

For travelers who are on the go—juggling work, family vacation, and trying to capture every moment along the way—getting that perfect photo with your mobile device can seem like a daunting task. With smartphones, a click of a button or a tap of a screen...

04 June, 2014 / 0 Comments
How to Truly Unplug on Vacation

When I suggested to my husband that we leave our laptops at home for our spring break family vacation, he was shaking his head before I even got the words out. Like many people, he’d rather check his inbox daily than face seven days’...

28 March, 2014 / 0 Comments
Eight Great Holiday Gifts for Travelers

Shopping for a long list of loved ones can get tiresome fast, especially if you don’t have any fresh ideas. I don’t know about you, but I’m a little tired of giving – and receiving! – sweaters, socks, and soap. Do you have...

26 November, 2013 / 0 Comments
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