Archive for May, 2009

Make Sure Your Cellphone Will Work Abroad

Lifehacker’s Azadeh Ensha just posted this article:

Many American travelers use calling cards for getting in touch with loved ones from abroad, but if you prefer to carry a cellphone and you’re planning a trip abroad this summer, you need to know whether or not your cell will work where you’re going. …

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Common Household Items Make Packing Easier

Lifehacker’s Erin Schwendemann just posted this article:

Packing for a trip can be challenging. Using everyday household items in new, clever ways can make packing—and traveling—less of an effort. …

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USB MicroSD(HC) Card Reader

Lifehacker’s Kevin Purdy just posted this article:

If our recent look inside Lifehacker’s laptop bags has inspired you to make your data more mobile, Brando’s USB MicroSD Card Reader makes your tiny cell phone storage chips readable on any system with an absolute minimum of bag space. …

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Rendeznew Locates a Midway Point for Multiple Travelers

Lifehacker’s Jason Fitzpatrick just posted this article:

You and some friends need to meet up. Free webapp Rendeznew eliminates the ten-minute arguments about fair driving distances and provides a list of equi-distant meeting spots. …

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Voyij Finds Best Deals for Travelers with an Open Calendar

Lifehacker’s Jason Fitzpatrick just posted this article:

Sometimes your vacations are elaborate, months-long planned excursions. Other times, you just want to get out of Dodge as cheap and quick as possible. Voyij can help with the latter. …

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Pack Better with Inflatable Packaging

Lifehacker’s Adam Pash just posted this article:

Ever packed a larger bag than you needed because you knew that you’d have more to bring back on your return trip? It’s a good strategy, but it can lead to some seriously wrinkled clothes. …

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Map Motive Mashes Your Facebook Friends on a Google Map

Lifehacker’s Kevin Purdy just posted this article:

From the thin files of the Decently Useful Facebook Apps Dept.: MapMotive puts your Facebook friends on a Google Map, making it easy to visit acquaintances while traveling, or just marvel at your social spread. …

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