Geeky Traveller

Everyone knows it’s not very safe to drive while holding your cell phone, and in many places it’s become illegal. More and more people are getting bluetooth setups as a result. The Ego Cup FM is a cool way to get yourself hands-free.
Shaped like a coffee cup of sorts, it fits right into your car’s built-in cup holder. It then works as a bluetooth device. With it you can hear streaming music, FM radion, have caller ID (though I’m not sure that bending down to peer at a caller ID display is much safer than …read more

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Everyone knows it’s not very safe to drive while holding your cell phone, and in many places it’s become illegal. More and more people are getting bluetooth setups as a result. The Ego Cup FM is a cool way to get yourself hands-free.
Shaped like a coffee cup of sorts, it fits right into your car’s built-in cup holder. It then works as a bluetooth device. With it you can hear streaming music, FM radion, have caller ID (though I’m not sure that bending down to peer at a caller ID display is much safer than …read more

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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 while you’re traveling.
Contrary to popular belief, there are people who are honest and kind enough to try to return your lost stuff. However, some things (like wallets with ID) are easier to return than others (like a camera bag with no info as to …read more

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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 necessarily going to help.
Snooze buttons are too easy to push. I do it all the time. An actual phone call from the front desk? Could be helpful, but personally, more than once I woke up to find a note with …read more

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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 labeled prongs according to the directions for your country, and you plug it right in, and power up your electronics.
Best of all, the LED display will also tell you what voltage you’re using and it includes a surge protector so that you don’t fry stuff …read more

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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 like pretty much everyone else’s luggage, it can be frustrating to try to find yours amid a sea of look-alikes. I don’t know about you but I don’t particularly enjoy hanging around airports. When I’ve arrived I want to GO and get on …read more

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Imagine going on a biking vacation, perhaps biking around Europe. Then imagine using a mini generator that harnesses that wind power to keep your mp3 player going? Or to charge up your camera’s battery so you can be sure of getting some stellar pictures when you stop? Maybe you want to use your cellphone to make dinner reservations – and you can keep that powered up too.
All you need is the HYmini Portable Power Generator from ThinkGeek.com and you’re set. It can grab wind power or solar power. And then when the sun goes …read more

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I have to tell you, I really don’t think you should be doing your online banking or shopping eBay with your credit card if you’re sitting out in a highly public place or in an airplane. However, even if you aren’t doing anything highly sensitive, even if you’re just working on a presentation outline or blogging, you might want some semblance of privacy. After all, no one wants a nosy person leaning your way and asking what that picture is on your screen.
The 3M Privacy filter is a reasonable solution to your problem. It comes in a …read more

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I’ve never traveled alone. When I’ve traveled it’s always been with my family, a group of friends, or my husband. Being with someone else gives you a little sense of security. However, if you have to travel alone, especially if you’re not sure about the area in which your hotel is located, you might get some peace of mind if you bring along the Belle Hop Travel Door Alarm with LED Flashlight.
It’s simple to use – you slip it over your hotel door and activate it. If anyone tries to open the door, it will emit …read more

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Laptop batteries have come a long way, but they’re still not an endless supply of power, and if you’re trying to work while you’re traveling, your battery could become depleted quickly.
The Solar Powered Laptop Bag uses high efficiency panels to help keep a good charge for your laptop, as well as your phone and other small electronics, such as MP3 players. One day of direct sunlight will fully charge your laptop. That means that by the time you get to your dinner meeting, you should have enough juice in your laptop to offer up a presentation without …read more

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