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Back when I was recommending this cool little airplane headphone adapter, I wanted to recommend some noise-canceling headphones as well. Given that this is a budget-conscious travel blog, I stopped short of singing the praises of my husband’s fabulous but pricey Bose headphones. But then I came across these iceTECH noise-canceling headphones that go for […]
Thumbing through Zagat 2008 Europe’s Top Restaurants, I became nostalgic for the Zagat books I know from the US - guides which include great recommendations for restaurants at a whole range of price points. Not so for the European guide, in which the prices seem to range from expensive to very very expensive.
Not only that, […]
On flights within, to, or from the US, checked baggage can only be locked with special TSA-Accepted Locks. Since the US is an occasional destination of ours, we naturally have a stash of these locks. We use them on all our flights, even those which are only within Europe. Hey, a lock is a lock. […]
If you rely on the airline’s selection of movies and shows for entertainment on a flight, you might be interested in this nifty little item. This airline adapter allows you to use your own headphones (rather than the cheap ones the airline gives you) to listen to the audio on a plane. Chances are your […]
As a frequent traveler, I have tried several systems for keeping my clothes organized inside my luggage. The one I am currently using is Eagle Creek Pack-It Cubes. They are far more sturdy and durable than other similar items I’ve tried, and so far I’m really happy with them (I bought them back in November). […]
One of the items that I never leave home without is my metal water bottle. I love that I no longer buy overpriced plastic bottles of water on my travels - it’s better for the environment and my health to drink out of this reusable metal container. Plus it leaves me with more cash to […]
I think Orbitz was the first online travel site I ever booked through, years and years ago, but recently it has been frustrating me. Not quite enough to keep me away when their fares pop up as the lowest on Kayak or Sidestep, though. I usually end up booking plane tickets through Orbitz at least […]
Zoozie’z restaurant and bar was a lifesaver during my weeks without home internet access in January. Located next to the Isar River in the middle of Munich, Zoozie’z is the kind of place I’d enjoy hitting for dinner or drinks even if they didn’t offer free wireless internet access to their patrons. It just has […]
As much as I love taking pictures when I travel, I hate lugging around big equipment. I usually travel with a compact digital camera, and I never bother with a tripod.
Although I’m still able to get great shots most of the time, the problem I most often encounter is camera shake, which leads to blurry […]
Ski Republic wants to change the face of ski rental in French resorts. They make big promises such as great equipment, friendly service, good prices, and no more smelly boots.
I haven’t had a chance to try out their service first-hand, but Ski Republic has definitely piqued my interest. Their website is very user-friendly and comprehensive, […]
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