Author Archives: Laurie

Where Should We Go Birding Today?

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Laurie

ShareLast week’s travel technology blog post dealt with smartphone field guides for birds. Digital field guides for birds, butterflies, plants, mammals, etc. have changed how we view the natural world, making references available to anyone anywhere with a smartphone. I’m … Continue reading →

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The Mobile Bird-Watcher

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Laurie

ShareSince I travel extensively in the US as well as internationally, the apps that I have on my iPhone reflect that. Not content to simply carry translation, itinerary and currency conversion apps on my phone, I also carry birds in … Continue reading →

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Tie a String Around My Finger

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Laurie

ShareI have a trip planned to go Bird Watching in Alaska in June. I know – WooooHoooo! I booked it almost a year ago, and when I did that I knew that there were a ton of things I needed … Continue reading →

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What Does That Say?

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Laurie

ShareTraveling, whether with a guide or on my own, puts me right in the middle of a new culture, a new landscape, a new language and a new experience. Why else would I travel? Smartphones have found a way to … Continue reading →

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Have You Read a Good (e)Book Lately?

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Laurie

Share Have you ever tried to travel with several magazines, two or three best-selling novels and some travel guides? You would need a suitcase just for your library! Smartphones, eBook readers and tablet computers have changed that. Now you can carry as many … Continue reading →

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Keeping in Touch

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Laurie

ShareWhile traveling, I like to keep in touch with my friends and family back home. Social networking has made that really simple with a smartphone. Just take a snapshot and upload it to any number of sites like Facebook, Twitter, Google Buzz, … Continue reading →

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A Swiss Army Knife for Travelers

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Laurie

ShareOur phones no longer are content to limit themselves to simply making phone calls. They got smart! How many times have you heard “There’s an App for that!”? I’ve got news for you – as a traveler there really IS an … Continue reading →

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