There is a Travel App for That: Can I Drink the Water?

Can I Drink the Water?

The last thing you want on a trip is for anything to interrupt the tours and excursions. So keep your travel safe with this interesting app from Two Steps Beyond. The app is location aware so you can quickly look up what the water supply is like nearby, wherever you are in the world. This especially comes in very handy when you are traveling to countries that are not known for their infrastructure. Mexico is one of the countries that most travelers have heard about the water quality. And most folks know to stay away from their tap water and make sure that drinks and ice are made with bottled water. Though there are quite a few other countries where the locals can drink the water as they are used to it, however this same water would do a number on unsuspecting tourists. Can I Drink the Water? has water quality information for over 200 countries. The information is compiled from official government resources, travel reports, and other documentation available to ensure that you travel safe and worry-free and are able brush your teeth and shower without any side effects.

 Did You Know?:
- Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later
- Available on iTunes and Android Market
- 51% of the profits from this app will be donated to Charity Water, dedicated to bringing clean water to developing countries.

Other cool travel apps:
ATM Hunter - fast and easy for you to locate the closest ATM and MasterCard®PayPass™ accepting merchants. And because the ATM Hunter is location aware, there’s no need to input your address or current location, no matter where in the world you are.
iBeers Pro - definitive references for beer drinkers around the world with over 2,700 different beers in its database
Maplets - The most comprehensive offline map app on the app store, with over 6000 maps in the US and worldwide including Yosemite, New York Subway, London Tube, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, State Parks, and more

Stay safe this holiday travel season. Go Travel. Take a Gadget ™

Best Bottle Openers, great for travel too

Best bottle openers ever
- collection by coolmaterial.com

1. Bottle Opener Tie – TBD

2. Stainless Steel Bottle Opener Cufflinks – $50

3. Nail Bottle Opener – $22

4. Titanium Multi-Tool Collar Stays – $30

5. Bike Fork Bottle Opener – $30

6. Alessi Pop Up Bottle Opener – $48

7. Recycled Bicycle Chain Bottle Opener Key Chain – $8

8. Odd Job Hat – $46

9. Brewsees – $40

10. i-Ecko Bottle Opener & USB Flash Drive – $20.40

11. Bull Bottle Opener – $20

12. Pen Bottle Opener – $9.99

I especially like the number 4 and 12. How cool would it be at a business casual party as it becomes more casual with some bottles of beer brought in. And they are not screw top, but the good kind. Then, to open one, you take out the bottle opener James Bond style from the collar of your shirt! Awesome party trick.
And then there is the Pen Bottle Opener. Can open a bottle of bubbly and take down the number, email, or name all in just a couple of moves. Stocking stuffer?

 Why good to have on a trip:
- Multi-functioning tool
- Some of these can be used to open a bottle, as a screwdriver, or as a pen
- saves space and always ready to get one open

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Light up your travels

Travel flashlights:

Crank LED mini-flashlight - this flashlight fits in the palm of your hand. It does not need batteries, as it works on hand cranking for one minute which generates about 20 minutes of light.

LED flashlight with multi-tool. Includes 8 common stainless-steel tools. Additionally, it has a power-saving green light vision mode to save energy and make it last. Multifunctional and green.

Waterproof Solar flashlight - bright, long lasting and energy efficient solar flashlight. It's lightweight design makes it great for traveling. It is the perfect gift for the traveler and environmentalist on your list.

Mini camp lantern - hang it anywhere or stand it anywhere. These new twist on an old classic light has a sleek and compact design. This lantern contains a super bright krypton bulb and a cylinder reflector system, allowing for 360° of light output.

GorillaTorch - bright 65-lumen flashlight on flexible, articulated legs. It can be mounted most anywhere.

Pico key chain light - this little light runs for 15 hours and packs 10 lumens of light into a 30-foot beam.


Did You Know?: 

All these and more are available on Amazon:


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Holiday Gift Guide from Geekbeat.tv

Holiday Gift Guide:



Travel gadgets in this video:

Canon VIXIA HF M40

Panasonic HDC-TM900K - this video camera can take a 3D lens attachment, shoot at 60 fps, and has an external mic jack.

Canon PowerShot SX230HS - if you’re looking for a great point-and-shoot camera, you’d do well with the 12MP Canon PowerShot SX230HS for about $200.

Canon G12 - for a point-and-shoot with some advanced features and great low-light capability, you’ll want to check out the Canon G12, another favorite around our studio.

Capture Clip - a way to hang your camera very securely from your belt, so it stays safe and is always there when you need it.

Jawbone Jambox Bluetooth Speaker - a very compact and portable speaker that connects to your devices with Bluetooth and delivers room-filling sound.

Spracht WS-4010 Bluetooth Speaker - other, less expensive, option for a Bluetooth speaker – it’s only $50.

Samsung Galaxy Tab - great combination of portability and features!

iPhone 4 and 4S Cases