Avoiding a Large Phone Bill When TravelingUBIQUITOUS connectivity has its downside, especially when it comes to the price of using your cellphone abroad. The proliferation of smartphones and the increased use of data have made it easier than ever to rack up huge communications bills while… Jul 27 10July 27, 2010Article at New York Times
When in Doubt, InsureIT’S only June, and already what a year it’s been for travelers: volcanic ash clouds shutting down dozens of European airports; unrest in Thailand, Jamaica and Greece; an oil spill undermining the plans of vacationers bound for the Gulf of Mexico… Jun 15 10June 15, 2010Article at New York Times
Go-To GadgetsTraveling on business these days means having the right information at the right time, packing light, saving money when possible and trying to enjoy at least part of the trip. While the latest technological gadgets and services cannot promise to… Apr 30 08April 30, 2008Article at New York Times
Take Me to Starbucks if You Can’t Amuse MeIT was a normal trip home from Grandma’s Thanksgiving feast, except that we had Emily in the back seat complaining, in British English and Brazilian Portuguese, that “cucumber upsets my stomach.” She also kept asking if anyone spoke Afrikaans and… Dec 05 07December 05, 2007Article at New York Times
Tools for TravelersAs most businesspeople know, it can be hard to keep the focus on winning new deals, meeting customers and expanding opportunities without quick and easy access to the right information — whether it concerns presentations, contracts or directions to… Sep 17 07September 17, 2007Article at New York Times
Trails, Trains and a Syrup House in Woodstock, Vt.WOODSTOCK, Vt., is an old-fashioned town that's not stuck in the past. Mixed in with vintage grocery stores, antique farms and a covered bridge is a comfortable assortment of coffee shops, art stores and fun boutiques with an upscale but rural tinge,… Jun 22 07June 22, 2007Article at New York Times
Tools for Staying in Control While TravelingJUST because you are on a business trip does not mean you can’t keep up with your expense reports, check your voice mail without racking up roaming cellphone charges or even watch TiVo episodes in your hotel room. Here are some helpful services and… Apr 16 07April 16, 2007Article at New York Times
Fast Cellphones Aim to Unseat LaptopsEVERYONE knows that cellphones — bristling with cameras, games and often plodding Internet access — are not just for talking anymore. But as wireless phone companies accelerate their rollout of third-generation (or 3G) phones and services, the quest… Apr 16 07April 16, 2007Article at New York Times
The Skis Come Out in the AdirondacksOLD FORGE, N.Y., may not be the place for a glitzy ski weekend, but a few days at this village in the southern Adirondacks is an appealing, family-friendly way to to get a good taste of winter. At the southern end of the Fulton chain of lakes and… Feb 09 07February 09, 2007Article at New York Times
Drink Lots of Fluids, and Save Time for a FriskingTHE new airport security policies can be an inconvenience for business travelers. You can’t carry a bottle of water, and you may have to wait a while for beverage service. But “the good news,” said Adam Weissenberg, a partner at Deloitte & Touche,… Sep 18 06September 18, 2006Article at New York Times
Advice to Mileage Misers: Use the Hoard NowLIKE most travelers, I love the feeling of building up frequent-flier miles by accruing points for flights and opening new credit card accounts that offer miles for purchases. However, while miles seem easier to earn than ever before, many airlines… Jul 30 06July 30, 2006Article at New York Times
Video Catching Up to Photos When It Comes to SharingFor Robert Levitan, the revelation came after a summer hiking trip on Mount Washington in New Hampshire with his twin brother. During the five-day trip in 2004, he used his digital Canon Elph camera to snap 80 pictures and 6 video clips. After the… Jun 29 06June 29, 2006Article at New York Times
How to Get the Best Exchange Rate (and Avoid Fees)Correction Appended IT is one thing to pay a higher than normal price for a drink on the Champs Élysées, but paying more than you need to exchange currency is a real waste of money. For most travelers, the place to start is with an A.T.M. or a bank,… Jun 25 06June 25, 2006Article at New York Times
New Audio Books Pack a Lot More ProseAUDIO books have been around for years on tapes and CD's, but new downloadable and digital audio books and players make it more convenient to catch up on "The DaVinci Code" in the rental car line or settle down with an Agatha Christie mystery on a… May 14 06May 14, 2006Article at New York Times
PRACTICAL TRAVELER: VIDEO IN YOUR POCKETWITH today's iPods and MP3 players, travelers don't have to drag around piles of CD's to listen to music, so why should they have to carry DVD's if they want to watch movies or videos while traveling? Perhaps soon you won't have to. Even now,… Apr 09 06April 09, 2006Article at New York Times
Airport Security: Buy an ID Card and Forget About the LinePEOPLE don't often think of security as a convenience, but those who enroll in the Transportation Security Administration's new Registered Traveler program probably will. The program, which has been tried out over the last few years at several… Mar 19 06March 19, 2006Article at New York Times
Global Positioning Systems: On Road or Trail, Navigating Made SimpleWE weren't looking for much -- a small tin filled with plastic frogs and snakes. But even the best consumer navigation aid at the time -- a small handheld global positioning system (G.P.S.) receiver -- couldn't get my sons and me closer. Looping… Mar 05 06March 05, 2006Article at New York Times
Overseas, the Shock of the SurchargeWHILE credit and debit cards make it easier than ever to manage finances while away from home, changes in international fees and the unintended consequences of fraud-detection technology have made traveling with plastic a bit trickier and potentially… Feb 19 06February 19, 2006Article at New York Times
PRACTICAL TRAVELER: INTERNATIONAL PHONE SERVICEWHILE internationally capable cell phones make calling home from abroad convenient, they're not always the most economical choice. For travelers looking for inexpensive alternatives, there are several options: new Internet-based voice services,… Jan 01 06January 01, 2006Article at New York Times
Keeping Your Computer and Its Contents SafeIT'S hard not to experience anxiety when you're traveling with a laptop. A computer can certainly make life easier for travelers keeping an online travel journal, serial e-mailers and those who want to keep up with their jobs. But there are, as every… Aug 21 05August 21, 2005Article at New York Times
