These little squares are small enough to fit in your purse, wallet, or on your keychain. And once they’re in place, they can save you hours of searching for them and the panic that usually overwhelms us losers. I’ve lost too much time searching for the other things I’ve lost not to absolutely love these…
The versatility of tablets and smartphones is remarkable. And their portability is uber convenient. With the nomadic lifestyle that is opening up to more and more entrepreneurs, freelancers, and non-traditional employees, the utility of portable devices is becoming an essential part of both business and leisure traveler’s accessories. Because I’m far more productive and comfortable…
Tech tips can sometimes be low-tech tips. Slotflop sandals are stylish flip flops that include a secure, hidden slot for credit cards, cash, and/or keys. Slotflops aren’t your average flip flops, although they’re somewhat higher tech cousins to them. They are very comfortable and imminently practical. The lines of your bathing suit will be preserved, while your valuables are tucked…
It’s not uncommon for me to spend 5 minutes trying to untangle my earphones after fishing them out of my pocket or backpack. Yes, I put them away neatly, but they still often come out hopelessly tangled. It’s weird. Zip Buds, the tangle proof earphones with a built-in noise cancelling microphone and remote, have come…
Although I’m familiar with the concept of an iron, I have to admit that I don’t use them. As I understand it, their mainly used to remove wrinkles from clothing. If that’s a priority for you, and you travel a lot, especially for business, the Collar Perfect Travel Iron is a great option. Weighing in…
Business travelers have been the target market for many of the tech developments that have fueled the shift from desktop to laptop, from office-based to cloud-based, and from mondo to micro. The Zscan wireless scanning mouse is yet another innovation designed to lighten hearts and the carry on bags of both business and pleasure travelers. If you’ve…
You’re far more likely to catch a cold or the flu when you fly than when you don’t. There are plenty of reasons for this, including the fact that you’re packed in close quarters with people that are likely to be carrying some viral strain that your immune system hasn’t encountered, since air travel breaks…
If our earlier article on cryotherapy as a cure for jet lag left you cold, you may be interested in this hot tip. Light therapy as a cure for jet lag has been around for a while. Proponents of using light to re-orient our circadian rhythms (day/night sleep/wake cycles) have gained support for their claims…
Yes, I know this is TECH Tips for Travelers. But there is at least some tech in this handy little travel-friendly portable clothes washer. The light but durable bag is lined with scrubbing nubs that will quickly clean your clothes in the relative comfort of your hotel room. The downside is that you are the…
Gadget Duck has two products that they’ve developed themselves that may make your travel more comfortable. While these may not be super technological products, they do address two issues that plague travelers. Knee Defender consists of two small clamps that easily fit in a purse or carryon. They’re designed to be clamped to your tray…