Editor’s note: To hear the radio version of this blog post: go over to the radio page! South by Southwest (SXSW) is always a fun show – it’s actually three conferences in one including Interactive, Music and Film. This year’s show had a great spectacle of technology for travelers, so let’s run through some cool…
I’m lucky to be involved with an amazing recurring conference called Social Media Week. I’ve helped plan and execute the events in New York City and LA for the last 3 years because of my work with Microsoft, a client. Just a few weeks ago in Los Angeles at Social Media LA, I was able to…
Visiting Boston one year ago, I blogged about how travel was changing for the better. New players such as Peek, TripCase, AirBnb and Uber are making it easier to find accommodation, move around the city and stay entertained for travelers everywhere. This is why a recent news piece on TechCrunch about Uber adding an API…
On a recent trip, I used three new services that completely changed my perception of how to stay, be entertained and get around a new city. Three new (to me) services are completely up-ending travel, and this is a good thing! Let me explain. In late September, my wife and I took a trip to…
As spring advances and travelers start to hit the road and airports – we can’t help but wonder what technology would help us make our trip better and keep us connected while on the go. Let’s walk through some products that do just that! Let’s stay fit while on the road The FitBit Flex…
I love to read a blog called Workshifting, which focuses on ways to be productive while being a nomadic worker. For some in this information age who telecommute, Workshifting offers strategies and apps to help you be productive no matter your current physical setting. A recent article by C.C. Chapman is titled You Can’t Parentshift,…
You may think of TripAdvisor as a handy app and online service for checking reviews on hotels for your next trip. I certainly use TripAdvisor in combination with Yelp to research hotels, restaurants and grocery stores and more on trips I take for business and leisure. TripAdvisor just released an air travel survey that included…
Introduction When it comes to traveling or being constantly on the go, one problem we constantly face is keeping our gadgets charged. When I attend a conference, I often have a few devices on me, including an iPad, my mobile phone (often 2 or 3) and even an iPod. Since I’m constantly using the phone…
Do you remember traveling before cell phones and laptops? You used to have to actually read and otherwise be bored while in airports and on airplanes. Also, the hotel phone was a lifeline – enabling you to make and receive calls while on the go. Also, the phone and in-room movies used to be a…
Welcome Rudy Maxa listeners. Over the weekend of June 12-13, I will appear on Rudy’s show to talk about my recommendations for must-have gadgets for your summer travels. I’ve broken the list out to categories, based on how I like to travel and things I want to have in my travel bag. First: A Good…