Traveling has gotten easier and easier with the amount of new tools being released. Some travel have been released to make the travel easier that you might not have even realized. On my last trip, instead of taking the usual two bags under the plane and loading up my travel full of everything I was sure I needed I cut down the amount in half.
Traveling Made Easier With GPS and WIFI
I remember the days where I had to pull out a map and look where to go. Those days are behind me now with GPS phones. I bought the GloFiish M700 for about $250 on ebay awhile back, loaded tomtom on it as well as the European and North American maps. Now the time when traveling that I feel lost is when I have to wait for GPS to find a signal. Not only that but I can use WIFI or a cell phone providers internet access to check out for the best restaurants, attractions, and things to do.
Traveling Made Easier By Being Selective
The worst way to travel is by taking more than you need. Sure you need every little gadget from home and all your clothes and more, but how many of these things do you actually use? I went through my clothes and picked my favorite three pairs of jeans, as well as a few of my favorite shirts, dress shirts, and ties. The rest of the gear I either stuffed in a drawer or did what everyone should do, donate it.
Traveling Gadgets for Easier, Lighter Traveling
Weight is the one thing you don’t want on your journey. I’d suggest the msr packtowl which is a much lighter towel than the one you probably have at home, but soaks in a lot more. For a pillow try something that is more portable than usual. Try something half the size of your normal pillow.
THE MSR PACKTOWL
Blankets – If you are going for a longer stay, take two smaller blankets rather than your entire bed spread, or take a light sleeping bag instead. Bed spreads take up way more room than necessary.
