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Geeky Traveller

Archive for September 2008

September 30th, 2008

Make your GPS more fun with Pig Tones

Sometimes I like to feature products and services that are really useful or important to travelers who wish to maintain their geek culture status - Google map mash-ups, tools for locating your luggage, those types of things.
On the other hand, sometimes it’s fun to have something, not because you really need it and not even [...]

By Sherry -- 0 comments

September 29th, 2008

ImHONEST.com helps you get your lost gear back

Have you ever gotten out of a taxi, slammed the door, and crossed the street, only to realize that you left your laptop bag, luggage, or purse inside? While this is mind-blowingly upsetting and can cause you to utter expletives for hours on end, it’s even worse if you lose something in another city [...]

By Sherry -- 0 comments

September 25th, 2008

Best travel alarm clock for crossing the time zones

The biggest problem with crossing time zones isn’t necessarily keeping track of time - it’s fighting exhaustion. If you’re in another country and have to get up at 7 am for a business meeting your first day in - but it’s only 3 am on your internal clock - a regular wake-up call isn’t [...]

By Sherry -- 1 comment

September 23rd, 2008

Solve your outlet problems all over the world

The neverending dilemma for travelers: Making sure you have the right power adapters for your destination country without overloading your luggage with pieces. The Power Bright Plug Adapter will help you plug in your electronic devices in more than 150 countries around the world.

The single power adapter allows you to slide out various [...]

By Sherry -- 1 comment

September 22nd, 2008

Light up the night with a solar tent

Anyone can pack a flashlight or battery operated lantern to go camping, but that’s just so … old-fashioned. And it’s certainly missing that geektastic flair that comes with a solar powered family sized tent!
The outer panel of the tent soaks up the light from the sun, and uses it to generate power for the [...]

By Sherry -- 1 comment

September 19th, 2008

Share your travels on your blog/website with TripIt

I don’t know about everyone, but I love talking about travel. It’s not just the traveling itself that is enjoyable, but sharing information about deals and accommodations, places I loved, and more.
If you’re equally passionate about sharing your travel details with people, and you have a blog or website, TripIt can help you spread [...]

By Sherry -- 0 comments

September 18th, 2008

Find your bags with the Luggage Locator

Want to know a really bad way to start your vacation? Kicking it off by wasting a huge chunk of time standing around trying to find your luggage when it comes down to the carousel. Perhaps if you have a bright yellow suitcase, it’s less difficult, but since a lot of luggage looks [...]

By Sherry -- 3 comments

September 17th, 2008

Do a walking tour with Google Maps

A lot of people use Google Maps to find driving directions nowadays. On the other hand, what if you’re not in a car? It’s not unusual for people to not bother renting a vehicle when they’re on a vacation rather than a business trip. Many resorts are located in central tourist spots [...]

By Sherry -- 1 comment

September 16th, 2008

Satisfy your fast food cravings with Google and Fast Food Maps

When I travel, I like to treat myself to some good meals - they don’t have to be fancy top notch restaurants, just restaurants that locals enjoy on a special night out. I also like to eat local cuisine - I’m not going to go to Mexico and eat a burger or fly to Germany [...]

By Sherry -- 8 comments

September 14th, 2008

Keep track of time zones with Firefox

It sounds like it should be a no-brainer, but the truth is that sometimes when you change time zones, it can get complicated trying to keep track of the time difference. That means you might call your mom to tell her how beautiful the ocean is, while forgetting that it’s only 5 am back [...]

By Sherry -- 1 comment