News, reviews and articles about travel gear and accessories.
ARTICLE – Internet access when on a cruise used to be crazy-stupid expensive and not really work. I remember the first time I tried internet access on a cruise and the only thing more frustrating than the cost was waiting for web pages to load. Thankfully, that is beginning to change as cruise lines roll out …
REVIEW – When I travel, one of the criteria that I use to pick a location is that it needs to have some type of internet connectivity. I can’t unplug during vacations because that would stress me out and defeat the purpose of the vacation. Nine times out of ten, I at least have cellphone …
REVIEW – I love coffee, more so than my office mates, and am usually looking for ways to brew single cups of coffee without resorting to wasteful Keurig cups. So when I got the chance to review the unique Pipamoka Portable Coffee Maker from Wacaco, I was excited to give it a try! What is …
REVIEW – I’ve visited countries that speak other languages, and I was very thankful for my limited knowledge in those languages and a guide to help me navigate the cities. What if I didn’t have that luxury, and visited a country I knew very little of the language of? Having something like the Langogo Genesis …
REVIEW – The internet, and more specifically Apps with internet access have done wonders for removing both cultural and language barriers, however face to face conversations continue to primarily rely on learning that specific additional language. There’s options like Google Translate and others, which can help, but may not seamless fit into the scenario. Timekettle …
Timekettle WT2 Plus AI Language Translator Earbuds review Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW: Many Gadgeteers are bagaholics here. Traditionally while on the move I love my messenger bags. They’re easy to use and give easy access to everything quickly and efficiently. The situation changes however when you have to move things around from place to place. This is where backpacks are more convenient because they make …
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If you are like me, and you carry your laptop and/or tablet with you everywhere you go, then just like me, you are always looking for an opportunity to set up where you can and get to working on something. One of the challenges that I always face is having to squeeze …
Finally a portable monitor that meets all of your on-the-go needs!! Read More
REVIEW – Not long after having reviewed the original Aeropress Coffee Maker, I was provided the opportunity to review a pre-release sample of AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press, a product billed as being more lightweight, compact and portable than its predecessor. Having been very impressed with the original Aeropress, the idea of Aeropress Go immediately …
NEWS – Has this ever happened to you? You just plopped down $6 at your favorite coffee shop, but about halfway through enjoying your hot cup of whatever it gets ice cold, and you end up tossing it into the trash. Now there’s a way to keep it warm, so the only thing you’ll be …
This cute little disk will keep your favorite beverage hot on-the-go Read More
REVIEW – Traveling is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Experiencing different cultures and environments is an incredible thing. For those of us that travel with power-hungry tech, powering that, given the differing electrical standards throughout the world can be a challenge. BESTEK has a solution with their travel power adapter. What …
NEWS – Learning to speak the native language of the places where you travel is a great prerequisite for a trip, but it’s not exactly an easy task to accomplish. That’s where technology can really make a difference. The CM Smart Instant Language Translator is a battery-powered handheld device that will let you hold a …
Conquering the language barrier is simple with the CM Smart Instant Language Translator Read More
NEWS – WaterField Designs has been killing it with all their new crowd collaboration designed bags. The latest bag that was created with ideas from over 1,200 frequent travelers is the Air Duffel carry-on bag. Available in black ballistic nylon or waxed canvas, this bag will hold everything you need for a quick business trip …
WaterField Designs new Air Duffel is the great result of another crowd collaboration Read More
REVIEW – When you’re taking a trip that may include being in various motels/hotels/B&Bs and rental cars, you need to prepare. Even if you’re just flying to a single place, your tech is going to need power replenishment. There are several items you should consider taking along, and our friends at VogDUO have put together …
REVIEW – Our family has several pieces of luggage, but after traveling to Asia and back and all over the east coast, they’re pretty beaten up. Additionally, they are not very flexible, as they have one main compartment for storing everything. It’s time to try something new, preferably something that is both durable and flexible. …
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Keep your stuff safe while you travel, and look good doing it! We’re taking a look at the Safy Anti-Theft Travel Bag, a clever little bag that offers hardcore protection for your travel essentials from thieves and the elements. This is a Kickstarter project that ends this week, so you’ll want to …