Google Fi finally adds a budget handset, Nokia updates popular low-cost phones, we get our first look at Uber’s flying cars, and more.
26 Apps to Download Before Your Next Trip to New York City
Traveling to New York City? Get the most out of your trip with this vast collection of apps.
Sony WH-1000XM2 Noise-Canceling Headphones: A Real-World Review
For two decades, I’ve travelled with earphones. Wired or wireless, cheap or mid-range, if I’ve listened to music on a plane or in a hostel, that’s what I’ve used. When my last pair broke in Borneo a couple of months ago, though, I decided to expand my horizons. I trawled forums and review sites for weeks, looking at models with …
The Best Co-Working Spaces in New York City
Looking to make the big move to New York City? Carve out a place of your own in one of the city’s best co-working spaces.
Buying a SIM Card in Austria
Looking to buy a SIM card in Austria? It’s a quick, easy, and inexpensive process, although you’ll pay more if you want to roam elsewhere in the EU.
The Best Travel Power Adapters in 2018
Travel adapters are an inevitable part of visiting other countries, but there’s a lot of garbage out there. We’ve found six of the best options, no matter what your power requirements look like.
Why Google Voice Is Great for Travelers (And How to Set It Up)
Google Voice is one of those services that’s incredibly useful for travelers, yet hardly anybody seems to know about. Here’s why it’s so great on the road, and how to set it up.
The Best Smartphones With Long Battery Life in 2018
There’s nothing like a long travel day to turn your fancy smartphone into an expensive brick. As processors get faster and phones get thinner, finding a phone that even lasts a full day of exploring remains a challenge. Fortunately, if you’re sick of seeing the battery icon turn red by mid-afternoon, you do have a few options. Whether you’re on a …
Travel Tech News, May 2018: The Not-So-Smart Luggage Edition
The best budget smartphone for travelers has been updated for 2018, Microsoft’s translation app just got a whole lot smarter offline, Google Maps has started giving directions like a human, and smart luggage company Bluesmart is no more. Our Favourite Budget Phone Just Got Better I’ve been recommending Motorola’s Moto G series for a while now. In a world full …
14 Apps, Sites, and Tools to Improve Your Mental Health While Traveling
From anxiety to depression, OCD to eating disorders and more, these 14 apps, sites, and tools can help travelers gain better mental health when they’re on the road.
Buying a SIM Card in Indonesia
Indonesia is a nation of over 13,000 islands, but it’s one in particular that gets all the attention from tourists. Whatever draws visitors to Bali — the yoga and healthy living in Ubud, the surf at Echo Beach, the unmitigated partying in Kuta — they come in their millions each year. While Wi-fi of some sort has long been relatively …
Buying a SIM Card in Mexico
How to buy and top up a prepaid SIM card in Mexico.