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Top Wireless Home Security Systems For Travelers
One of the biggest drawbacks to traditional alarm systems is that they are of limited use for frequent travelers who depend on remote services. All of that is changing with today's range of wirele…
Are airport full body scanners safe for our health?
Experts are concerned that airport full body scanners may have bad effects to our health. They are concerned that the scanners may expose the skin to high doses of X-rays that could increase the risk …
Traveling? iPhone Apps For You
Do you own an iPhone? If you do and are traveling soon, know that there are many iPhone apps for the traveler (found via):
Maps (free) — All iPhones come preloaded with maps.
Cheap Gas! (free) …
Is the new iPad travel-worthy?
Photo CreditThe whole world is buzzing about the new iPad – Apple's new addition to it's family of gadgets.
For readers of this blog, the main question is: is the iPad worth bringing when y…
New Laptop Bags May Pass Through Securty
I'm a professional travel writer. As such, I never go anywhere without my laptop. That said, I absolutely hate taking my laptop out to pass through security. Between the stupid plastic liquid bag…
Enroute to London
So we're taking a long weekend in London. I hope I make it. My flight from Denver to Washington was supposed to leave at 2:35. However, believe it or not, it's snowing in Colorado, so the fli…
Truly Remarkable Photo Contest
Hey shutter bugs! Do you have some truly unique travel photos? Why not enter two of your most unique photos in the Perceptive Travel Photo Contest? Your vivid photographic imagination can win you a C…
Flexo-line Your Laundry
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How many times have you hanged your underwear and socks on door knobs of your hotel room? I normally hang mine on door knobs, only to find them still damp the next morning. If not for the relia…
Student jetPacks
If you're itching to travel to Europe but scared of the costs, safety, and the time that it would take you to organize your trip, then you might just need a Travel jetPack.
What exactly is a Tra…
Planning Your Road Trip
In order for your roadtrip to go well, you need to plan every move you will be making with your RV or camper during the whole trip. You need to plot your route, know where you will be stopping, calcul…