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Use Technology For Travel Planning Success

Posted on September 20, 2023September 21, 2023 by Roberta Hill

Who has the time to make countless phone calls, compare rates and routes on maps, and search for the best deals? Thankfully, technology has come to the rescue. With technological advancements, you can save time and money while planning your dream trip. Looking back on when I first began our around-the-world trip, I am not sure how manageable it would have been if I had not used technology for travel planning. 9 Tips on How to Use Technology For Travel Planning Here are some practical ways to plan an inexpensive trip using technology for travel without sacrificing your valuable time:…

Data Roaming On Or Off – Mistakes to Avoid

Posted on August 21, 2023September 16, 2023 by Roberta Hill

Has this ever happened to you? You get your monthly mobile bill only to discover you have an enormous charge for data roaming. Years ago, I was on a contract in Niagra Falls. Little did I know that depending on where I was on the Canadian side of the Falls, the cellular network from the US was stronger than my provider, Bell Canada. Consequently, it would often flip over to the US network, and as my data roaming was on – I raked up extra fees. Something similar has probably happened to most of us, so I recommend keeping your…

Staying Connected Via Your Smartphone, Your New Best Friend

Posted on March 15, 2023April 17, 2023 by Roberta Hill

Perhaps the most crucial item you could take on your travels is your smartphone. Now there may be a temptation to use your phone to stay connected with everyone on Facebook, Twitter, or the latest news. This isn’t ideal when you’re supposed to be a pilgrim in a new land. Be sure to protect it from water using a reliable sealed plastic bag. The same thing goes for your passport. You have probably seen the pictures of refugees coming and travelling across terrible terrain with very little in their possession. But they all have their phones. Why? Not because they’re…

Best Accessory Apparel for Travelling – Head to Toe

Posted on January 19, 2023March 20, 2023 by Roberta Hill

UPDATED 03/23 Living in New Zealand, I discovered several products that I fell in love with. Getting apparel made with merino wool at a reasonable price was just a bonus. The good news is that most of the products I love now have a more extensive distribution worldwide. Shoe suggestions for a round-the-world trip Let’s start with the best shoes in the world made by Allbirds. I own at least six pairs. I have taken three of them with me to New York. I even ordered two more pairs while I was here. I only had two pairs on our…