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Free Alternative Software For Digital Nomads: Part 2

In Part 1 of free alternative digital nomad software I showed you the basics of setting up a digital nomad office without spending a cent (minus the hardware of course). Being a digital nomad though often means you’re not only a worker, but your own IT department as well. There’s a greater burden and responsibility […]

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Free Alternative Software For Digital Nomads: Part 1

There are so many free alternatives to common types of office software that digital nomads can use to work from the road, that it’s almost conceivable you never would have to pay for software. You can set up an entire digital office using these powerful and free tools that will keep your mobile office humming […]

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3 Electronic Ways To Get Yourself Out Of Bed

Changing timezones, the lack of a good alarm clock, and fatigue while you travel can make it hard to get out of bed when you need to. Fortunately your digital nomad gear can be converted into some pretty good alarm clocks that will get you out of bed. They’re loud and unique sounds that are […]

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2 Good Ways To Get Free Online Backup And Keep Your Travel Pictures Safe

The best backups are those that are kept physically separate from the source. The further from the originals, the safer your trip pictures will be if you lose your laptop or it’s damaged. That’s why running backups of your hard drive and keeping them on the same laptop are almost completely useless. Bringing an external […]

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How To Jailbreak Your iPhone Or iPod Touch

The process of jailbreaking, unlocking your iPod touch or iPhone, is useful for travelers who want to use their phones with different carriers and install some cool apps on the go. You don’t need to spend any money jailbreaking your iPod touch or iPhone because it’s an easy thing to do using free software and […]

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Comparing The Traveling eBook Readers: Amazon’s Kindle vs. Barnes & Noble’s Nook

eBook readers are portable and convenient ways to transport a number of books electronically and gifts many of you travelers may be asking for or considering in the coming weeks. The two main options out there, Amazon’s Kindle and Barnes & Noble’s Nook are out on the market vying for your attention. They’re both priced […]

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A Traveler’s Guide To Hacking Wireless Networks [Part 2 of 2]

In Part 1 of a traveler’s guide to hacking wireless networks you got prepared to get online by researching where there might be free wireless, tested for hidden networks, and tried some URL hacking and social engineering. When those tactics don’t work it’s time to bring out the right tools to try and crack whatever […]

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A Traveler’s Guide To Hacking Wireless Networks [Part 1 of 2]

Getting access to wireless networks as you travel can be difficult since each network is configured differently and often you don’t have lots of time at each stop. Finding a wireless connection is important for travelers and digital nomads so you need to plan ahead and have the right tools so you’re not offline longer […]

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Luggage Limits Lets You Find Out Just That For Over 55 Airlines

Find out the specifics on how many bags you can carry, the weight limits, and the cost for bringing addition luggage using the simple interface at Luggage Limits. The site lets you select the airline as well as departure and arrival airports to give you a detailed rundown of the baggage policies for a given […]

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Interview With Raz Carcoana About iPhone App Travelholic Confessions

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Oh Wow Studios recently released Travelholic Confessions, a mobile travel magazine dedicated to the iPhone and iPod touch. Raz Carcoana took a few minutes to share more about the app which is available now. What’s the purpose of the Travelholic Confessions iPhone app? TC (Travelholic Confessions) app the first and only travel magazine made exclusively […]

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