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Top 5 Gadgets Found in a Girl’s Backpack

Top 5 Gadgets Found in a Girl’s Backpack

When I first started traveling, most people dropped by an internet cafe periodically to check email and connect with loved ones at home. Fast forward a few years to day one of my year in Australia, and the first thing I noticed upon entering the hostel was that everyone in the common area was typing, surfing, or Skyping away on her own computer.

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Spotlight on Travel:  Lights to Pack

Spotlight on Travel: Lights to Pack

Little lights can be used to help you read in a hostel, navigate your way around a dark dorm room and help you find something in the middle of the night. Heather gives us a rundown of all the different options.

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Even in a Connected World, I Always Pack a Phone Card

Even in a Connected World, I Always Pack a Phone Card

My motto is to always pack a phone card, as I’ve learned from years of travel and many annoying situations. Have you ever encountered a situation on your travels where you needed a phone card, and fast?

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Camera Options for Travelers

Camera Options for Travelers

The D-SLR vs. compact camera vs. camera phone — which one do you rely on for your travels? Heather covers the bases here in this post on camera options for travelers!

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Camera Review: Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Camera Review: Canon EOS Rebel T1i

I’ve always been a believer that it’s the photographer, not the camera, that makes a great photo. But I knew one day I would want to trade in my point and shoot, a dependable Canon Powershot SD1000 Digital Elph, for a digital SLR.

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Packing and Using a Netbook on the Road

Packing and Using a Netbook on the Road

It seems that most travelers can’t leave without a computer of some sort, and the netbook, because of its size, is super popular. Heather reviews her netbook and tells why she chose it in the first place.

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6 Great iPhone Apps for Female Travelers

I’m very happy to provide this list of 6 iPhone apps for travel-loving ladies that either help plan or improve a trip.

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Universal Plug Adapters: A Travel Savior

The universal plug adapter. It’s small, compact and helps you take your electronics all around the world without losing a charge.

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D-SLR Cameras: The Positives in Taking Them Traveling

A while back I talked about how I carry a D-SLR camera with me when I travel, but why I often second guess my decision. There are plenty of negatives in taking them traveling, like the fact that you can lose it or have it stolen, but when it comes to having amazing holiday photos, [...]

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D-SLR Cameras: The Negatives in Taking Them Traveling

As a D-SLR owner, I go back and forth often about the benefits and drawbacks of carrying a bulky camera while traveling. I love the photos it takes; the quality is like no other. However, I can’t sometimes get myself to want to take it out for the day with fears of bulky bags and [...]

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