Let's face it, as good as Google Translate is, most of the best features require a data connection, which you probably don't have while travelling. Now an update has given Google Translate the power to save a whole bunch of phrases for offline use. Your pocket translator just got much more useful. Read More >>
We might have been divided on the useful merits of the original HoodiePillow, but this updated travel version strikes a perfect balance between portability, comfort, and its ability to block out all distractions. Read More >>
Featured comment by snapper.fishes:
"Okay that's just cheap. With that kind of price tag they should have included some sort of stuffing in it. You can buy a full hoodie for less than 15 ..." More »
Molon Labe Designs created this concept for airplane seating where the aisle seat can slide in. It's supposed to cut down on boarding times. But are we really that fat? Read More >>
Featured comment by donks:
"it would have to be allocated anyway wouldn't it? as if you had an aisle seat you would have to wait for your seat to pop out to be able to sit on it...." More »
The truth is that, statistically, planes are one of the safest ways to travel. But with that being said, even walking out your front door is going to come with its fair share of risks. So for all you hyper-paranoid aerophobes out there, Channel 4 is producing a documentary—The Crash—that attempts to officially settle, once and for all, which spot on an airplane least resembles that of a deathtrap. Read More >>
Featured comment by kelvinmaed:
"i seem to remember from this program, that the wings were the fail point, but only cause they f**ked up the crash.
in a controlled crash, they dump..." More »
If you're looking to explore the world on the cheap but the thought of sharing a hostel room with strangers creeps you out, designers Roberto De Luca and Antonio Scarponi have got you covered. The pair's Hotello is a rolling trunk that transforms into a 43-square-foot hotel room complete with a bed, a desk, a lamp, a shelf, a locker, and even a privacy curtain. Read More >>
Featured comment by Will.King.London:
"Give it a roof and floor, make it airtight with a filtered air supply and you've got yourself a sanitized operating room. Far more useful." More »
The staff at your local airport responsible for getting your bags onto a plane in a timely manner are particularly skilled at damaging and destroying even the most rugged of suitcases. So why not beat them to the punch with pre-distressed luggage that looks like it's already been through countless flights—at least two. Read More >>
Dig, if you will, a picture of you on a European holiday with only one travel plug adapter because you’ve only got one, and you realised at the last minute and you refused to pay a fiver for one in the airport and lied to yourself that it would be okay. Weep. Read More >>
Featured comment by MrChrisK:
"I take one adapter with me, and a 4-way linear multi socket. Stick it in the suitcase. They cost less than two quid, and it will work with a US / etc ..." More »
Two thousand years ago, wise men of this world weren't lucky enough to have GPS. In the Christmas story, then, the wise men chose to follow a star to navigate their way to Bethlehem—but, scientifically speaking, would that really have worked? Read More >>
Featured comment by Deron:
"I was pretty sure his actual date of birth was around October...
People taking Pagan festivities as fact, and basing science around it, is always g..." More »
It's amazing that you can travel thousands upon thousands of miles in a single day. But that doesn't mean it's always fun to do—and if your job requires you to travel all the time, the strain can become unbearable. But having the right gear can really make this mobile lifestyle a little less hectic. Read More >>
Featured comment by warriorscot:
"The three best travelling accesories aren't even close to these:
Duct tape, paracord and a decent pocket knife(packed in your stowed luggage of cours..." More »
Whether you're driving, flying, taking a train, taking a bus, or just walking several hundred miles, chances are you're doing some traveling today. Tech makes just about everything better, and travel is no exception. What's the one travel gadget that makes your arduous trips a little less annoying? Read More >>
Featured comment by stickyfiddle:
"Earplugs. I have a set of ACS custom-moulded plugs as I'm in a function band, standing next to a noisy drummer for 3 hours every weekend.
They're ..." More »
Finally having 4G in the UK is awesome, even if it is horrendously expensive. But what about when you travel with your brand new 4G phone? Right now you can't get 4G abroad, even though lots of other countries have LTE networks -- you'll have to wait till 2013 to find out how much it's going to gouge your wallet. Read More >>
Featured comment by britishchris:
"Some networks are quite decent now. Vodafone charge you £3 a day when you're in the EU and that lets you use your UK allowances abroad, Three charge ..." More »
Even in the days of Facetime and Skype, flying is still a big part of our lives – some things are just better "real," and until everyone’s got 3D 8K being streamed into their living room, there’s nothing quite like being there. So, people continue to suffer through long-haul flights to far-flung beaches and cities; not all’s lost, however – some airlines have got your back in terms of comfort. Read More >>
While the weather hasn't been all sunny days and picnics recently, I'm sure many of you would love to jet off to balmier bays, and what better way to start your trip than by checking out some of the most beautiful airports on your way to your destination? Here's 10 of our favourites. Read More >>
Featured comment by Bhenn:
"I was expecting to see Vancouver airport on here too. It might not the most impressive structure but it's the nicest I've ever been in in terms of atm..." More »
When Harry Beck designed the iconic London Tube map in 1931, he was partly inspired by circuit board schematics. He even sketched an "All Electric" spoof diagram of the network before working on the final draft. Read More >>
The next time you're at the airport, racing to your gate could feel like a casual drive through the Italian countryside if you trade in your luggage for this wonderful Skootercase. Except that it's heartbreakingly only designed and sized for toddlers. Read More >>
Featured comment by MENTAL1ST:
"This represents a considerable advantage over Trunki in that it's steerable, as any parent who's had to try and drag the front wheels of those things ..." More »
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