Traveling can be the best thing that could ever happen to you. Not only can you learn new experiences but you also get to get the thrill of seeing the world with your very own eyes. With that being said, here are smart ways that can help you make your traveling escapade worth the jet-lag!
Laptop bag or backpack:
You’ll need something to carry all your gadgetalia. Checkpoint-friendly bags let you zoom through airport security without having to remove your laptop--just open the bag, place it on the conveyor belt, and let the TSA’s X-ray machines do the rest. Be a fan of light, easy-to-carry backpacks.
Laptop:
Weight and size are typically a traveler’s most pressing concerns. A solid netbook addresses both issues, giving you all the computer you need without hurting your back. Compact components also mean that the machine has less room for parts to wiggle around, which means there’s less to break while you’re trekking around the world.
Ethernet cable:
Many hotels have ethernet jacks that allow you to bypass all of the potential flakiness of so many wireless connections. Many airports (hint, hint: JFK) don’t advertise that they too have their fair share of jacks hiding around certain terminals, opening up the possibility of free Internet via wire. A handy little retractable ethernet cable could be just what you need.
Power Bank:
Need to use a backup battery during the day? Have to recharge your phone when it’s out of juice? A portable battery can charge up to five USB devices at one time, even when you have no access to a plug.
USB drive:
Keep all of your important digital documents and files in a separate USB drive (16GB should cover you) in case your laptop's hard drive dies on the road. You should encrypt passport scans, client documents, and the like to protect yourself even further. On USB drives you can also carry around portable operating systems, which give you a safe virtual environment in many Internet cafés.
Microfiber cloth:
The world is a dusty place; unless you regularly clean your devices, they’ll accumulate grime quickly, increasing the chance that a rogue dust particle will ruin your best gadgets. A proper microfiber cloth and cleaning solution (less than 3 ounces, of course) are the only things you should use to wipe down your sensitive screens.
All-in-one plug adapter:
Rather than wasting your time looking up outlet types or taking the risk of forgetting an outlet adapter altogether, throw one of these in your bag and leave it there. It will cover you for plugging in just about anywhere in the world.
USB light:
A lightweight, LED light illuminates your e-reader or laptop--it's a useful accessory, since you’ll never know what kind of lighting conditions you’ll encounter.
USB travel charger adapter:
Chances are, your laptop doesn’t have more than a few USB ports. These adapters let you plug in your USB-charged devices directly into a wall socket. Another benefit: faster charge times.
Individual power adapters:
Why do you need these if you already have an all-in-one adapter? Because sometimes you’ll need to plug in more than one device. Also, many wall sockets aren’t completely firm, and individual adapters are usually light enough to prevent your charger from continually falling out of the outlet.
Unlocked mobile phone:
Though unlocking a phone will typically break your manufacturer’s warranty, a locked phone means you’ll pay for roaming charges internationally. An unlocked phone allows you to swap out any old SIM card around the world, saving you considerable money for talking and browsing the Web anywhere.
Extra SD Card for your camera:
SD Cards, like all other storage devices, have a limited life span, and like many electronic devices they tend to go bad at the worst possible time. An extra, emergency card will set you back about $10 to $20, but it could save you the nightmare of missing wonderful opportunities to catch, say, a sunset in Fiji.
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