Quick tips for traveling ease

By Aleksi | Permalink | No Comments | August 4th, 2007 | Trackback

Here are a few quick ideas to save yourself time and money while traveling.

1. Turn off and unplug devices from constant power. TV’s, computers, even a not-in-use cell phone charger has a power draw. If you cut back on these, it’ll help you reduce your monthly bill, and it really doesn’t have a drawback.

2. If you have a PDA or electronic organizer, use it. How many times have you found a great idea about something, or got some intel on a favorite local spot only to forget it later? If you store it in your planner, you’ll have quick access to it. Maybe get some directions as well.

3. Carry devices in a front pocket, or a pocket on your person with a zipper. We’ve all heard about people getting pick-pocketed in other countries, let’s not make it you. If you’ve got a closed pocket that is close to your person, the chance of you getting pick-pocketed and losing your iPhone are going to be reduced.

4. Keep your devices charged. If you’ve got a camera, and you see a great photo op, only to find out your battery is almost dead, it’s going to be annoying. If you charge them when you’re not using them, and make sure everything is ready to go, when an opportunity comes up you’ll be able to take advantage.

5. Know where your local tech stores are. It’s hard to find what you need when you already need it. If you have an idea of where to go to get things that are near where you are, when it comes time to get something you may have forgotten, you’ll already have an idea where to start looking. Who knows, you may find it at the first store, and save yourself a lot of hassle.

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