These days, a smartphone is so much more than just a phone. In fact, the phone functionality may be the feature you use with the least frequency! These tiny little handheld computers are game-changers, especially for travelers. With a reported two million apps (and counting!) available for download in the Apple app store alone, there’s […] Read more…
I admit it: I’m a gadget girl. I love my tech toys and when I travel, it’s nearly impossible to leave any of them at home. My smartphone, laptop, tablet, eReader and watch are all essentials … and the rest? Well, they all serve a very specific purpose. A portable charger always comes in handy […] Read more…
I often marvel at the impact smartphones have had on our lives. It wasn’t long ago when they didn’t even exist, yet suddenly, just like that, we can’t imagine how we ever lived without them. My iPhone serves so many purposes: It’s where I get my news and weather. It’s how I stay in touch. […] Read more…
Taking and sharing photos has become such a big part of the travel experience. Whether you’re sharing your travel photography on social media, emailing your pictures back home to Mom and Dad or capturing memorable moments along the way for your own photo collection, vacation photos are, in my opinion, the best souvenir you can bring home […] Read more…
Most travelers I know are trying to travel lighter, faster and smarter. Doing this well comes from making decisions about everything – from when you buy your airline tickets to what you pack in your suitcase. Certainly, when it comes to traveling lighter, many travelers are opting to leave bulky DSLR cameras at home, in […] Read more…
All the way to the airport in an Uber, there was a nagging, niggling thought bouncing around the corners of my mind but it never stopped quite long enough for me to catch it. My husband, baby and I arrived at LAX and I felt lighter somehow, despite the fact that we were traveling for the […] Read more…
This post is brought to you by CJ Affiliate’s VIP Content Service. While this was a sponsored opportunity from Sprint, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. Can you imagine traveling without your smartphone? It’s hard to believe that just 15 years ago, that’s precisely what we did. We survived each and every […] Read more…
Technology has changed the way we do everything. From how we listen to music and how we stay in touch with friends to how we navigate a new city and get our news. Every time I discover an innovative new app, I wonder how I ever lived without my smartphone. I’ve used it to order […] Read more…
Ask anyone who lives in a winter climate and they’ll tell you that peeling your gloves off on a bitterly cold day, just so you can send a quick text, is no fun at all. But those days are long gone. All kinds of clever people have figured out how to make touchscreen gloves featuring a variety of different conductive materials. Read more…
I love my iPhone 4. I used to be a loyal Blackberry user but once I made the switch, I knew I’d never go back. I love all the amazing apps, especially the photography apps. My favourites are PictureShow and Instagram. Both allow you to add filters to your pictures, taking them from good to […] Read more…
