Archive for the 'travel' Category

Worldwide Maximum Carry-On Bag Size

Since more and more airlines are charging for checking a bag on your flight, more and more people are trying to fly with only a carry-on bag. If you’re one of them, and looking to get the largest carry-on bag you can to avoid checking luggage, you need to consider what airlines you’ll be flying […]

The Insane Minimalist Packlist: Not Packing At All

When it comes down to it, there are only three things you need to travel to another country: your passport, money and the clothes on your back. While it may seem crazy to get on an international flight with nothing but your passport, wallet and the shirt on your back, the truth is it’s totally […]

The Best AA Rechargeable Batteries

We’ve all met the fate of a dead or dying batteries, whether in a simple remote control or a high-end digital camera. If find yourself regularly replacing batteries in your electronic devices, then perhaps it’s time you moved up to rechargeable batteries. Not only can you stop throwing disposable batteries into landfills, but you can […]

The Best AA/AAA Travel Battery Charger

If you’re bringing an MP3 player, portable speakers, a flash light or digital camera that runs on AA or AAA batteries and one pair of batteries won’t last the length of your trip, you should seriously consider getting yourself some good rechargeable batteries and a charger. The latest rechargeable batteries last longer in most devices […]

Wired Wiki’s Airport Security Tips

Wired offers up a Wiki page on how to Fly Through Airport Security. One of the best points listed and something I always do myself is the practice of putting your wallet, keys, phone, watch and belt into your carry on bag. Anything else metal that can be easily removed should go in there as […]

How to Find a Cheap Airline Ticket

I’m often asked for advice on how to find a cheap airline ticket, so I’ve outlined my pointers for finding the cheapest tickets.
- Head to kayak.com and register for a free account. You can search for flights without registering, but doing so gives you the option to search with the “My dates are flexible” option. […]

Packing for Waterproof Travel

Whenever I pack, I always put my important, water-sensitive items in zip-lock bags to keep them dry - things like my passport, camera, and even a large zip-lock bag that I can put my laptop in should the need arise. Doing this gives you some assurance that if you’re ever caught in a downpour, these […]