Why Use 5 Different Websites? TripWhat Includes Everything You Need To Plan Your Next Trip
TripWhat is a Web and iPhone app made by the same people behind the excellent Sortable, the money-saving Geekaphone, and the effective CPUBoss. After helping us choose everything from smartphones, tablets and cameras, to CPUs and cars, it's time to find the best things to do, eat, and see in almost every city in North America.
5 Essential Websites For Planning A Trip To The Beach
A day at the beach is often imagined as the most relaxing vacation possible. But, like any trip, a visit to the beach isn’t always ideal. Coastal areas can have weather conditions dramatically different from those just fifty miles inland and water temperatures may be cold even when the weather is nice. Just a few minutes of planning can ensure that your day (or week) at the beach is beautiful rather than windy, rainy or cold.
XE Currency Is The Best Way To Get Monetary Conversions On The Go [iOS]
If you are looking for a fantastic application to do monetary conversions on your iOS device, look no further than XE Currency. It has a slick, easy to use interface that makes it easy to convert almost any kind of currency with ease. As far as apps that convert money on the go are concerned, this is as good as it gets.
Waze: A Social GPS For Your Daily Commute [iOS]
Out of all the navigation apps that are currently on the market, Waze may very well have the best concept. The only catch is that it doesn't have a "big name" backing it (like Google or Apple Maps). Regardless, it's on our list of Best Apps For The iPhone, and there's a reason for that. The app blends elements from both crowdsourcing and mapping to create something truly useful.
Jetsetter - The Perfect App For Last Minute Travelers [iOS]
Are you a "fly by the seat of your pants" kind of traveler? While a little stressful at times, if you want to save some money while getting the same accommodations, waiting until the last-minute can be a great strategy. When the hotels know that they are not going to sell the room, they will often take anything, even if it means giving up the room for cheaper than normal. That's where the iPhone app Jetsetter comes into play.
Everything You Need to Prepare for a Long Car Journey or Road Trip
I love road trips. Just saying or writing this word sends shivers of excitement down my spine. If you think I’m crazy, it’s probably because you grew up in a country where road trips are taken for granted, and the number of places you can drive to and go to are endless. To me, road trips are fun and exciting, no matter why I have to take them, but regardless of how you feel about road trips, it’s always good to prepare before you embark on one.
Stuck On A Rock! Get Inspiring Trip Ideas With The Help Of These 5 Visual Travel Websites
If you are stuck on a rock, then inspirational travel ideas are not too difficult to come by. Facebook’s new Graph Search could be the thing for friend-recommended travel spots. If you are a visual person like me, travel videos could be a start. Alternatively, you could head to any travel website worth a price of a plane ticket; travel websites play to our sense of scenery and serenity. So, how about journeying to these five very visual websites for some travel inspiration.
7 Ways to Check Your Holiday Destination Before You Book
Traveling the world these days is an amazing experience. Not only is it simple to book flights and accommodation online, but you can research the destination in great detail before you even decide to book your tickets. It's possible to see in advance what the ski slopes look like, where the best local nightclubs are, see the layout of local shopping centers and know exactly where the nearest usable ATM is.
Currency: An Easy Way to Get Money Conversions on the Go [iOS]
When you are on the go, one of the most important pieces of information to have is currency conversions. After all, you need to know how far your money will go where you are. Are you getting a positive conversion or a negative one? How much of a hit will you take and will you need to bring more money to compensate for the conversion? Thankfully, the aptly named iPhone app Currency has all the conversions you need in one place.
TripIt - A Travel Organizer That Makes Remembering Your Travel Plans Easy [iOS]
Traveling is a giant pain in the rear. You have to book all of your flights, hotels, rental cars, dinner reservations, and so on. After you book it, you have to keep track of all the important times and information for the trip. Sure, once you get to your destination and start doing all the fun stuff, it is enjoyable, but the preparation for a trip is usually less than pleasant. Thankfully, we live in the age of smartphones, where applications can help make everything easier.
Dump Paper And Use Your Tablet As a Trip Planner Instead [Android]
This year for the holidays, we decided to do something a little different. Instead of staying at home or visiting family for Christmas, we planned to take a family vacation to Boston throughout the entire holiday. That's a family vacation for 4 days and 3 nights. The planning phase of this trip had me rethinking my usual process, and how my new Android Prime tablet could help in the process.
Amazing Ways To Experience Railway Journeys Online
There are so many great reasons why you might want to take in a railway journey from the comfort of your own home. Whatever the reason for wanting to view railway journeys online, the trick is being able to find the best ones. So, in order to make your life a little easier, we've compiled this list of great virtual railway journeys you can take right now. Happy travels!
Travel With GlobeConvert For Currency & Unit Conversions On The Fly [iOS]
Phileas Fogg would have had a problem as he went traipsing around the world, but not you. Why? Because these days you can easily lay your hands on unit converters and currency converters to carry around on your smartphones. Just such a travel companion is GlobeConvert that goes perfectly with your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. GlobeConvert is a free application that easily converts common units of measurements to the ones you are used to.
How To Get To Grips With a Foreign Keyboard While Travelling
Have you ever travelled abroad and sat down in an Internet café only to find that you can't work out how to type anything on the foreign keyboards? Well, you're not alone. This happens to many travellers and is a huge source of frustration - especially considering how much Internet cafés can cost! No-one wants to waste time searching for a key that must be typed.
8 Crucial Things You Should Know Before Travelling Abroad With Your Phone, Tablet, Or Laptop
If you're about to go international with your smartphone, tablet and/or laptop there are a few things you should know before you go. You might need extra peripheral devices and plugs, entertainment and maps pre-downloaded, a new SIM card for data, and to prepare for a few important security scenarios. Wherever you go and whatever your trip will involve, these tips will prepare you for things as best as possible.
10 Essential Websites For Visiting London
London is a great city to visit. I should know, having lived on the outskirts of it for 30 years before I upped sticks and headed north to Manchester, another great British city. London is always a hotspot of tourism, with a long history told through the buildings, a great many attractions, and the good ol' Royal Family that is more beloved by tourists than the people they rule over.
8 Best Websites To Find Summer Retreats You'll Never Forget
You can literally take your pick of summer retreats as global travel goes on the upswing. Finding the best places to search for summer retreats is also easy as there are a host of travel websites vying for your bucks. But here is a mix-n-match of eight websites you can consider for finding unforgettable summer retreats around the world.
6 Best Sites to Find Summer Internships Across the World
With most of the world in various states of recession, it's no wonder many students are considering spending their summers doing internships. Internships give you an insight into the specific roles in your chosen field and could help you to decide where to specialise in the final stages of your courses. You learn a great deal about the positions available and what extra study could be beneficial to you.
6 Most Useful US Government Websites For International Travelers
When you come to the United States, it can be a difficult transition. Whether you are coming to the US to visit, to work, to go to school or to live, it helps a great deal if you are prepared. Thankfully, there are a bunch of US government websites that are made to help you get ready for a visit to the US.