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HOW TO TRAVEL: PART 3
Travel with Your Electronic Devices
5 Tips +1
Always check with your airline before you travel for the latest regulations about traveling with electronics. Here are some that I find helpful to travel with.
1. Smartphone: today's mobile phones are nothing short of modern technology gone wild. All you have to do is make a wish and an app will grant it. Smartphones can: record/edit a photo, video, voice memo take notes receive emails (with your confirmations for hotel reservations, flights or tickets) be used to take a picture of your parking space (!) contain books, play television shows, music or movies, catch up on the news be a GPS device, entertain your toddler and more. Invest in a shockproof/waterproof case and you are good to go.
2. Tablets: So, if smartphones can do all that, why carry a tablet? I can't answer for everyone, but for me, it's for a few reasons: books, movies and games on a larger screen. A PDF app will hold my travel confirmations.
3. Cameras: I still see many people carrying cameras on vacation. If you are into better quality photos and videos, invest in a lightweight but high quality camera. As a photographer, I own a few cameras but if you only carry one, I recommend a waterproof photo camera, great for all scenarios, including some video.
4. For road trips, laptop: For heavy duty operations, the laptop beats all. Of course, this is not what you take on day trips. But, when you return to the hotel room, hook up the gadgets and download your data. Invest in an external hard drive and you won't run out of space and you'll back up that precious information.
5. Multiple charger: To minimize space and weight, use a multiple charger with many ports. At least one port should have enough amps for the full size tablet (very important!!). Check to see that your device's charging system is not proprietary (meaning that you have to carry its specific cord and charger).
6. Mesh storage bags and cord keepers: To get on the plane and to make life organized, carry mesh bags: for the cords and for the charger(s).
Happy Travels!
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Tips for Your Trips: How To Plan Your Own Trips
Part 1: Make Your Own Plans
Part 2: Resources for Your Trip
Part 3: Travel With Electronic Devices
Part 4: Renting a Car
Part 5: Reading Reviews
Part 6: Holiday Travel
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