Subject: resources
Whether you're a blogger, a reporter, a photographer, or just a casual traveler who wants to stay in touch, odds are you've considered bringing along a laptop on your next trip. But who wants to lug around an expensive 5-6+ pounds on your back? Not me. We're always looking at the latest and greatest netbooks, hoping to find the perfect cheap, small, lightweight PC for our voyages. So if you're in the market for a small computer for your travels, check out our list of six great netbooks for travelers.
(Updated 9/2009) Since our original post in March 2009, there have been some great advances in netbook technology: upgraded speed, increased battery life, and even always-connected devices. Check them out!
Come February 2010, hordes of visitors will flock towards Canada, eager to see the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. Packing lists, event tickets, hotel accommodations, and other typical planning matters will be in the front of everyone's minds. But has anyone given thought to whether than can actually get INTO Canada? I've got some information that can help you figure out if your past (sordid or otherwise) will keep you from seeing your favorite winter sports in 2010.
Backpacks. If they do a good job, you won't even know they're there.
When we started planning our most recent trip to Italy, we decided that this time, we were going to go as light as humanly possible. Our ultimate goal: to get away with only carry-on bags, despite the fact that we were traveling for 3 weeks, packing electronics, and taking goodies for our Italian friends. With the luggage we owned, it seemed like a tough task. But, through some research, a few good blogs, and some luck, we were fortunate to stumble on the Blackhawk 3-Day Assault Pack
Want to know how it held up on our trip? Keep reading to find out our thoughts on how well the Assault Pack performed.
Manufacturer:
ASUS
Price:
$387-400
Where to Buy:
Online: Widely available online: Amazon
Buy.com
Newegg
A laptop can be a traveler's best friend and worst enemy, all at the same time. After all, how better to stay in touch, record your memories, and perform impromptu travel research than to use a laptop? But all these benefits come at a price, whether it's more weight on your back or less available space in your bag. But, with the advent of smaller, lighter laptops, in the form of netbooks, travelers can now have their proverbial computing cake, and eat it too. We haven't been immune to the lure of the netbook. With it's small footprint, light weight, and long battery life, the Asus EeePC 1000HE looked like it would be a perfect netbook for a traveler. We picked one up recently and have been putting it through the rounds. Below, you'll find our thoughts on whether it lived up to the hype.
I'm an art historian by training and spent much my undergraduate and grad school days trolling sites like the Web Gallery of Art to study for exams or for a quick reference to remind me what a painting actually looked like. Sites like the Web Gallery of Art (particularly it's search capabilities) are great for the traveler, as well. Their expansive catalogue of art from all over the world (categorized by artist, time period, and location) offers the traveler a great resource for planning their art itinerary.
I'd heard of Ryanair and easyJet, but what about Fly Globe Span? If you're flying between Europe and Canada or want to connect between Scotland and less frequented Europe airports, this is a pretty cool airline. (Check out where they fly here.)
Thanks @romephotoblog for this tip!
Are you interested in living and working abroad, but aren't sure how to go about it? Or, are you just plain fed up with where you live and want to get away? Getting Out - Your Guide To Leaving America
Tired of searching out an electrical port for your cell phone or laptop at the airport? Plan ahead with this site, AirPower Wiki, which lists the location and quality of electrical outlets world wide. An added bonus...many users give the cost and location of wifi connections.
Thanks to scottkimber for this tip!
Have you ever procrastinated on buying a flight because you thought the price might drop? You can usually get a refund if that happens, but who wants to keep checking after you buy? For you chronic procrastinators, as well as everyone else interested in saving money on flights, Yapta is a site worth trying.
If you're a design addict, then you're probably already familiar with the popular blog, Design*Sponge. Grace Bonney turned her obsession into a full-time job, featuring some of the best independent artists and designers from around the globe. But that's not all they've been doing lately, Grace and her team of designhounds have been creating stellar city guides for the past few years. If you love Eames, all things handmade, or indie artists; look no further. The next time you're on the road, these guides will point you to the best shops, snacks and sites to get your design fix.
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