Everyday items that can be used for much more during travel
Not only these keep you organized, these can also keep your stuff safe. The containers by themselves do not look like much when closed, but hold nice valuables inside.
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Jun 18, 2013
Jun 13, 2013
Father's Day Travel and Gadgets Ideas
Father's Day is June 16
Father's Day Travel Ideas
http://www.travelchannel.com/interests/holidays/photos/fathers-day-travel-ideas
15 Places To Go on a Trip With Dad This Father's Day
http://www.budgettravel.com/slideshow/15-places-to-take-dad-this-fathers-day,8712/
10 Unforgettable Father’s Day Activities
http://travelblog.viator.com/unforgettable-fathers-day-activities/
Top Gargets for Dads Solar-powered Chargers
Protect gadgets against scratches, drops, and water: 
Well groomed for travel: Braun Mobile Shaver 
Travel Tie Case
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Father's Day Travel Ideas
http://www.travelchannel.com/interests/holidays/photos/fathers-day-travel-ideas
15 Places To Go on a Trip With Dad This Father's Day
http://www.budgettravel.com/slideshow/15-places-to-take-dad-this-fathers-day,8712/
10 Unforgettable Father’s Day Activities
http://travelblog.viator.com/unforgettable-fathers-day-activities/
Top Gargets for Dads Solar-powered Chargers
Protect gadgets against scratches, drops, and water:
Well groomed for travel: Braun Mobile Shaver
Travel Tie Case
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Jun 12, 2013
Travel Gadgets for Tech-Savvy Baby Boomers
Tech-Savvy Travel:
Today’s older adults are trying to keep up with younger folk in terms of technology. Though Baby Boomers travel more and more frequently than other age groups. They are tech-savvy as they are on social media, tablets, and new smartphones. Around 30 percent of baby boomers own a smartphone, and 20 percent shop online using a tablet. However, they are not as much at the forefront of technological advancement as the younger generation.
The biggest interest in technology for traveling Boomers is how to use it to research travel destinations, find the best values and how to use it while on the road to post photos and stay in touch with friends and family.
IPad is one of the better travel devices. It is light and easy to use with its intuitive user interface. You can surf the web, read books, listen to music, watch movies, take and store photos.
The following are the top reasons for baby boomer traveler to purchase an iPad:
1. Portability – Smaller and lighter than a computer, it can easily be carried in a briefcase or pocketbook.
2. Larger Screen – Much easier to read.
3. Ease of Use – One touch away from your favorite news services, stock reports, restaurant reviews, movie schedule, etc.
4. Long battery life – Significantly longer than a computer
5. Mobile Internet Access – Ability to browse the Internet from the car, train, beach, etc.
6. Immediate Start-up – Slide the button on top to turn it on for instant access.
7. Maintenance Free – Made by Apple! Little or no technical issues
Top iPad Photography Apps for Travel Bloggers
http://outoftownblog.com/top-ipad-photography-apps-for-travel-bloggers/
Want to make friends fast during travels? Pack a mini outlet adapter, such as the Belkin Mini Travel Charger, to share outlet space with other travelers needing to charge computers, IPads, cell phones, etc.
Baby boomers must be especially careful when it comes to technology safety, as they can be seen as targets by scammers. Many are uninformed about basic security and privacy techniques to keep their identities safe online and via tech gadgets. Identity theft protection services, LegalShield,
can help safeguard identity and information. It will not prevent theft, but help you avoided by keeping tabs on all activity on your credit accounts and notifying you if there are any changes. The service also helps you if something does happen to get you straightened out.
Protect Your Credit And Debit Accounts When You Travel
Digital Camera
Every good traveling baby boomer needs a good digital camera. A point and shoot with great optical zoom, more info about it here Buying a Digital Camera for Travel, and one that is lightweight with decent megapixel would serve great during most ventures.
Digital cameras with great optical zoom
GPS -
These genuine travel gadgets come these days with technologically advanced bells and whistles. Voice commands have improved to announce relatively clearly street names as well as intersections. They also show correct lanes and exit ramps. They come with adjustable backgrounds, text, and now included maps. These multitude of new and old features enhances the driving experience.
New Cool Up-and-Coming Travel Gadgets
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Today’s older adults are trying to keep up with younger folk in terms of technology. Though Baby Boomers travel more and more frequently than other age groups. They are tech-savvy as they are on social media, tablets, and new smartphones. Around 30 percent of baby boomers own a smartphone, and 20 percent shop online using a tablet. However, they are not as much at the forefront of technological advancement as the younger generation.
The biggest interest in technology for traveling Boomers is how to use it to research travel destinations, find the best values and how to use it while on the road to post photos and stay in touch with friends and family.
IPad is one of the better travel devices. It is light and easy to use with its intuitive user interface. You can surf the web, read books, listen to music, watch movies, take and store photos.
The following are the top reasons for baby boomer traveler to purchase an iPad:
1. Portability – Smaller and lighter than a computer, it can easily be carried in a briefcase or pocketbook.
2. Larger Screen – Much easier to read.
3. Ease of Use – One touch away from your favorite news services, stock reports, restaurant reviews, movie schedule, etc.
4. Long battery life – Significantly longer than a computer
5. Mobile Internet Access – Ability to browse the Internet from the car, train, beach, etc.
6. Immediate Start-up – Slide the button on top to turn it on for instant access.
7. Maintenance Free – Made by Apple! Little or no technical issues
Top iPad Photography Apps for Travel Bloggers
http://outoftownblog.com/top-ipad-photography-apps-for-travel-bloggers/
Want to make friends fast during travels? Pack a mini outlet adapter, such as the Belkin Mini Travel Charger, to share outlet space with other travelers needing to charge computers, IPads, cell phones, etc.
Baby boomers must be especially careful when it comes to technology safety, as they can be seen as targets by scammers. Many are uninformed about basic security and privacy techniques to keep their identities safe online and via tech gadgets. Identity theft protection services, LegalShield,
Protect Your Credit And Debit Accounts When You Travel
Digital Camera
Every good traveling baby boomer needs a good digital camera. A point and shoot with great optical zoom, more info about it here Buying a Digital Camera for Travel, and one that is lightweight with decent megapixel would serve great during most ventures.
Digital cameras with great optical zoom
GPS -
These genuine travel gadgets come these days with technologically advanced bells and whistles. Voice commands have improved to announce relatively clearly street names as well as intersections. They also show correct lanes and exit ramps. They come with adjustable backgrounds, text, and now included maps. These multitude of new and old features enhances the driving experience.
New Cool Up-and-Coming Travel Gadgets
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Jun 6, 2013
10 Things To Know in Travel and Gadgets
Travel and Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active offers a more rugged version that is also Waterproof!
Making the phone even better for travel
http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/5/4398052/samsung-launches-waterproof-galaxy-s4-active
Pebble Smartphone Review
New Bose® noise cancelling headphones, Quiet Comfort 20, are comfy and let you hear ambient sounds
http://tech.lifegoesstrong.com/article/new-bose-noise-canceling-earbuds-best-ever
Lumsing USB External Battery Pack Charger
- Good for most smartphones and tablets
- 11000 mAh with Reliable Li-ion battery cells - enough to completely recharge most smartphones around three times without it being recharged itself.
G-Project G-Zip Wired Portable Speakers
http://gprojectgear.com/products/g-zip
iGO Lightning Car Charger 2.4A
Incipio Wallet Samsung Galaxy S4 Cases
http://www.incipio.com/cases/smartphone-cases/samsung-smartphone-cases-accessories/samsung-galaxy-s4-cases/samsung-galaxy-s-4-stowaway-credit-card-case.html
Strong reasons to keep your software up-to-date: IT professionals demonstrate how hackers can access webcams
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22689158
Travel Tip: The Best Airport Rest Areas from around the World
http://www.petergreenberg.com/2013/06/04/best-of-the-west-road-trip-to-small-us-towns-hidden-gems/
Sun Safety for Kids: Tips from Safe Sunblock to SPF Clothing
http://gogreentravelgreen.com/sun-safety-for-kids-tips-from-safe-sunblock-to-spf-clothing/
Did You Know?:
In Year 2014 it is predicted:
- Volvo's first self-driving cars are scheduled for production http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/03/volvo-self-driving-cars-2014/
- NASA is set to test their new engine that is supposed to shorten a Mars mission to days
- All new cars in America will be required to have a backup camera
- Google Glass will be available to public
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Active offers a more rugged version that is also Waterproof!
Making the phone even better for travel
http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/5/4398052/samsung-launches-waterproof-galaxy-s4-active
Pebble Smartphone Review
New Bose® noise cancelling headphones
, Quiet Comfort 20, are comfy and let you hear ambient soundshttp://tech.lifegoesstrong.com/article/new-bose-noise-canceling-earbuds-best-ever
Lumsing USB External Battery Pack Charger
- Good for most smartphones and tablets
- 11000 mAh with Reliable Li-ion battery cells - enough to completely recharge most smartphones around three times without it being recharged itself.
G-Project G-Zip Wired Portable Speakers
http://gprojectgear.com/products/g-zip
iGO Lightning Car Charger 2.4A
Incipio Wallet Samsung Galaxy S4 Cases
http://www.incipio.com/cases/smartphone-cases/samsung-smartphone-cases-accessories/samsung-galaxy-s4-cases/samsung-galaxy-s-4-stowaway-credit-card-case.html
Strong reasons to keep your software up-to-date: IT professionals demonstrate how hackers can access webcams
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22689158
Travel Tip: The Best Airport Rest Areas from around the World
http://www.petergreenberg.com/2013/06/04/best-of-the-west-road-trip-to-small-us-towns-hidden-gems/
Sun Safety for Kids: Tips from Safe Sunblock to SPF Clothing
http://gogreentravelgreen.com/sun-safety-for-kids-tips-from-safe-sunblock-to-spf-clothing/
Did You Know?:
In Year 2014 it is predicted:
- Volvo's first self-driving cars are scheduled for production http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/03/volvo-self-driving-cars-2014/
- NASA is set to test their new engine that is supposed to shorten a Mars mission to days
- All new cars in America will be required to have a backup camera
- Google Glass will be available to public
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