How to Send Custom Postcards From Your iPhone
My buddy and tech guru Leo Laporte (here’s his Travel Style) recently recommended PhotoCard, a free iOS-only app that lets you send digital and real U.S….
Travel Apps
The Windsurfing App That Pilots Use to Track Wind
When I was in Barbados a couple weeks ago, everyone was monitoring Tropical Storm Kirk. In the process I learned about Max Tracker (the hurricane app)…
The App That Helps You Find the Northern Lights
We’re heading into the Northern Lights season (November-February) and my friends are already posting incredible photos from Alaska and Canada. I was told recently by…
The Hurricane App That Floridians and Others Use
I’m at a conference in Barbados, and as luck would have it, there was just a big storm brewing in the Atlantic—which was originally forecasted…
Windy: The Best Free Weather App on the Market?
Windy (formerly known as Windyty) is an extraordinary tool for weather forecast visualization. It’s fast, intuitive and detailed, and it’s considered one of the most…
How to Make Sure You Eat Gluten- or Peanut-Free While Traveling
I’m not sure how I’m just learning about Nima now, since it’s been around for a few years. In 2015, it was even named one of…
How a VPN Can Save You Hundreds of Dollars on Travel and Keep You Safe When Traveling
This is a sponsored post. Every road warrior and business traveler I know uses a VPN. If you didn’t know, VPN is short for “virtual…
How to Do Airport Pickups and Get Around Like a Boss
This is a sponsored post. Sick of the inconsistency of rideshares? You’re not alone. Here are 10 reasons to use Blacklane, a service that offers…
How to Pay Tolls Using an App
PayTollo is a brilliant new app that allows users who don’t have an E-ZPass to bypass cash toll lanes and cruise through express toll lanes….
An Android Alarm App That Wakes You Up Gently
I’m very fortunate to own my own business, which means I rarely have to wake up to a dreaded alarm clock. Don’t misunderstand me: I…
How to Take Long Exposure Photos With an iPhone
The New York Times recently ran a story titled “How to Photograph Fireworks Like a Pro.” Writing about the proliferation of phones as cameras, the…
How to Identify Plants Using Your Phone
One of my favorite things about traveling is walking or hiking around a new area. It’s the best way to get to know a destination…
The App That Promises to Eliminate Jetlag
A few of my friends call me “Hundredbacklinkslag.” So when I heard that there’s an app that promises to eliminate jetlag, I was all…
Research Neighborhood Safety Scores Before You Travel
Not sure if that cheap Airbnb deal is in a bad neighborhood? You don’t want to start your vacation off on the wrong foot by…