No one is ever going to accuse me of being a tech junkie. But as a journalist, I've had to temper my Luddite proclivities so that I can earn a living while on the road.
Compounding the issue is my essential frugality and innate dirtbag tendencies. I only travel with a ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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No one is ever going to accuse me of being a tech junkie. But as a journalist, I've had to temper my Luddite proclivities so that I can earn a living while on the road.
Compounding the issue is my essential frugality and innate dirtbag tendencies. I only travel with a ...Gadling Gear Review: Booq Python Courier Camera Bag
As digital SLR cameras continue to grow in popularity, new buyers will inevitably be looking to purchase a good travel bag to protect their investment. A high-quality camera bag not only allows them to tote their gear around safely, but also keeps it well organized and close ...Gadling Gear Review: Eye-Fi Mobile X2 Wireless Memory Card
One of the features that has been appearing on new camera models with increased frequency is built-in Wi-Fi functionality. Wireless capabilities on the camera allows users to sync with their computer and upload images to Flickr, Facebook or other photo sharing services ...Gadling Gear Review: Jawbone Jambox Portable Speaker
A few years back the Bluetooth portable speaker market was a small one that mainly consisted of tiny, underpowered speakers with mediocre sound. Then along came the original Jambox by Jawbone and consumers realized it was possible to get high quality sound in a small, yet ...What Does Your Luggage Say About You?
We've seen travelers dragging everything from Louis Vuitton to what looks like a used trash bag through airport security of late, and new research shows that most travelers are closer to the latter than the former.
A new study from Virgin Atlantic shows that one in five ...Gadling Gear Review: Poüch iPad Case From Tabü
Let's face it – iPad cases are a dime a dozen these days and owners of Apple's tablet have more options to choose from than they ever thought possible. Most of those cases are fairly generic looking and bring very little to the table beyond providing very basic ...Gadling Gear Review: Geneva Model XS Travel Alarm Clock And Speaker System
The travel alarm clock was once required equipment on any trip. These small, usually battery operated, clocks were essential to getting us up and moving in the morning no matter where we slept the night before. Slowly over time, the travel alarm clock has mostly been ...Why I Buy Travel Gear From REI: You Can Return Old Underwear
There are a million and one places to buy travel gear, but I think there's only one that will take back year-old pairs of used underwear: REI. This might read like a paid endorsement, but it isn't. I almost never write about products or stores that I like but I've got to ...5 Secret Tech-Savvy Tips For Traveling Abroad
As a perpetual wanderer who spends roughly half the year outside the United States, I've learned a few savvy tricks for bettering my own travel experience. From making free phone calls to accessing the entire "Doctor Who" series, here are five tech tips for the modern ...Gadling Gear Review: Scottevest Transformer Jacket
Safely and securely carrying all of our gadgets while traveling can be a real chore. Many of us now hit the road with a smartphone, digital camera, tablet, headphones and more. While each of those tech toys has made travel more enjoyable, it isn't always easy to keep them ...MUJI To Open First West Coast Store In San Francisco This Fall
California design junkies rejoice: Japanese retailer MUJI recently announced that it will open its first West Coast location in San Francisco's SOMA district this fall. With 7,250 square feet of retail space, the new store will be the fifth and largest MUJI location in the ...10 Tips On Riding A Bike In New York City
Though officials are tight-lipped, rumor has it that New York City's much-anticipated Citi Bike share program will launch this month. As we previously reported, Citi Bike will provide residents and tourists with the opportunity to borrow from 10,000 bikes parked in 600 ...Westin Hotels Want You To Work Out On This Crazy Bike
The notion of a hotel providing bikes to guests is not a new one. Nor is the notion of a hotel having a fitness center with elliptical machines. But the combination of elliptical and bike? It's one we've not yet seen.
Westin Hotels & Resorts recently announced a ...Google Street View Features California National Parks
Want to see Redwood National Park but don't have the time or money to make the trip? How about Yosemite or Death Valley? Thanks to the graciously, life-improving, expanding Internet, you can now take a stroll through five California national parks right on Google Street ...3 More Apps All Travelers Should Download
Here at Gadling, we think technology and travel go hand-and-hand. We use apps when hiking, to find food, and to get to know the locals, among many other things (like, for example, simply passing the time). Of course, new apps are being developed every day and we're also ...10 Must-Have Smartphone Apps For Hikers
The summer weather is warm and beautiful, and pretty soon autumn will be bringing stunning fall foliage to our national parks and nature trails. What better activity to enjoy this beautiful scenery through than hiking? To help ensure trekkers are prepared before venturing ...Gadling Gear Review: Lowepro Urban Photo Sling 150 And Flipside Sport
One of the biggest challenges for travel photographers, both amateur and pro, is finding a way to comfortably carry all of our gear while also keeping it well protected. As digital SLR's have become more affordable and ubiquitous, more and more of us find ourselves carrying ...Cheat On Your Cellphone Service With Tep Wireless
If you are a smartphone user and love to travel, this has probably happened to you: you return from a trip abroad to find your cellphone service provider has piled on hundreds of dollars for roaming charges and data usage. No matter that you purchased an international plan ...Gadling Gear Review: Satechi Portable Energy Station
I think it is safe to say that we now travel with more gadgets than ever. Between laptops, iPods, smartphones, tablets and digital cameras, we tend to hit the road with more technology at our disposal than James Bond. Keeping the batteries on all those gadgets fully charged ...Charge Your Electronics On The Go With Your T-Shirt
Do you ever feel like you're constantly on the go when traveling, never having time to charge your electronics? You won't have to worry about missing that snapshot because of a dead camera battery again, as researchers from the University of South Carolina have discovered a ...
