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Read signs in Japan, even if you don't know Japanese - International travel tip

Read signs in Japan, even if you don't know Japanese - International travel tip Mar 12th, 2010 at 4:40PM: Afraid to visit Japan because you can't read the signs? Are you intimidated by all the Kanji? Don't worry! First, buy a Nintendo DS, and then, buy a Japanese/English dictionary cartridge called: Kanji Sonomama Rakubiki Jiten. No matter how bad your Kanji stroke order is, and no matter how sloppy your handwriting, this dictionary helps you read Kanji in a light and compact way. After you write ...

Product review - Professor Layton and the Curious Village (for Nintendo DS)

Product review - Professor Layton and the Curious Village (for Nintendo DS) Apr 3rd, 2009 at 3:00PM: Regular readers of my reviews will know that I take the scope of "travel gadgets" pretty liberally. In the past, I've looked at an inkjet printer, and various Bluetooth headphones. My product review for today is another of those things that may not appear to be directly travel related, but I'll try my best to explain why I think you could benefit from it on the road. Professor Layton and the ...

"Hero on the Hudson": Play it on Gadling!

Feb 1st, 2009 at 10:00AM: Maybe it's too soon for this, but there's already a popular online game inspired by the recent emergency landing on the Hudson River. "Hero on the Hudson" isn't terribly sophisticated, but it gets the point across. You are in the left seat, acting as US Airways Flight 1549 pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger. Your plane is headed toward the Hudson River, and you need to take action. This free game ...

Daily deal - Nintendo DS Lite - Pink ribbon edition for $99.95

Daily deal - Nintendo DS Lite - Pink ribbon edition for $99.95 Dec 1st, 2008 at 2:00PM: UPDATE: Sorry, the deal is already over. My daily deal for today is for the Nintendo DS Lite (Limited Edition Pink Ribbon edition). This portable gaming console usually retails for $129, but if you select the limited edition version at Amazon.com, you can pick one up for just $99.95. I've carried a Nintendo DS Lite for for quite some time when I travel, and it is the perfect way to kill a couple ...

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