Too many travel photos have been selfies of one kind or another for years now. Gratefully, the fad is on the wane, and amateur travel photographers are beginning to appreciate conventional photographic esthetics once again. Here are tips to make your pictures pop... Bring in some life If you've noticed it, scenic pictures that feature signs of life tend to be more interesting than ones that only feature inanimate scenes, no matter how … [Read more...]
Smartphone Apps for Travelers
From the East Coast to the West Coast: Top Smartphone Apps for Travelers Who Want to Explore the U.S. The U.S. boasts over four million miles of highways, 50 states and 350 million people, which means there’s plenty to explore here. From coastal towns to national parks, there’s something for everyone, which is why planning what areas of the U.S. you’re going to explore is crucial for getting the most out of your trip. Here are some of the top … [Read more...]
Know the Local Weather – TravelBug
We know our local weather, but when we are traveling, knowing the weather can make a difference to the decisions we make. What's the weather like today? Should we go for that walk, go to the beach, plant those trees. Top 5 Ways WeatherBug Helps With Travel Traveling can be a fun and rewarding experience. However, traveling can also be stressful, especially in bad weather. Fortunately, WeatherBug can help you with these five ways to avoid … [Read more...]
GPS my City – Your own Walking Tour Guide
What about if our Smartphone could take us on on a guided walk? When people stay in my Auckland apartment, I love to leave a list of local places to get a good coffee, or a meal, a hidden park or a great place to walk. Sharing local information is hot on Airbnb where hosts are encouraged to map their favourite things in their neighbourhood. I love cities - they are so full of life and energy, but they are also BIG and diverse, it is not … [Read more...]
Best Travel Apps on My Phone
In June this year I am heading off to South America for six weeks. Today we have been busy looking online to find out what weather will await us and therefore what clothes to pack. While there I need to manage to keep track of multiple bookings and arrangements as well as keeping in touch with my networks at home and on the Internet. Travel Apps for my Iphone are definitely one of the things that can make life easier for me - thanks to those … [Read more...]
Trip Hobo salutes some Women Travelers
Trip Hobo is a Trip Planner website and App, they have a blog about Hobos they Admire and this month I was one! Some Women Hobos on their Blog Exploring Vietnam through the Eyes of Rosemary Neave and women travelers Yes that is me on a great trip with Venus Adventures for Women read it here 3 Women- 17 Countries- An Epic Roadtrip From Delhi To London! A 15 year long dream just came true for 3 passionate and dedicated women. … [Read more...]
Adventure Junky App Unites Adventure Travellers Across the World
Australian adventure travel specialist Adventure Junky has released a world-first app designed to change the way adventurers plan, book and celebrate their experiences across the globe. The new Adventure Junky app – now available for iPhone and iPad – allows users to browse and book hundreds of unforgettable adventures worldwide while at the same time uniting travellers internationally with a new social network in which to play, compete, … [Read more...]
