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Here’s a cool luxury trailer for traveling the U.S. on land.
clipped from mocoloco.com
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Kevin Fitzsimons has recognized my personal weakness for Airstreams and sent MoCo Loco his MObi project, a restoration and modernization of a 1978 Sovereign 31’ Airstream Land Yacht. “Designed for today’s wealthy traveler, MObi will encompass the latest in available smart technology, be completely green and loaded with creature comforts.”.

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Our advice is never book your nights at cheap hotels but if you must, here’s some gadgets you can use to help you survive germs, mice, cockroaches, and whatnot.
clipped from gizmodo.com

Handler Anti-Germ Hook: If you find yourself staying at a seedy-looking hotel, the Handler will help you negotiate potentially germ-ridden obstacles like door handles with ease. Plus, it is available in a wide range of colors for the stylish hypochondriac. [HandlerUSA]

HYSO Doorknob Germ Killer: If you are looking for something a little more advanced than a simple germ hook, the HYSO Doorknob Germ Killer will spray a mist of hospital-grade disinfectant on a handle or knob every 15 minutes. [Link]

SteriPEN: If you are planning a trip to Mexico a foreign country and are a bit concerned about the quality of the local drinking water, the SteriPen can put your mind at ease. The UV wand will kill any bacteria and viruses that may be present without having to resort to boiling. [SteriPEN via Link]

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Here’s a great way to safely surf the net while traveling.
clipped from www.geekytraveller.com

IronKey
Using the IronKey is a great way to protect yourself when you’re online away from home. It comes loaded with Firefox and by using it on another computer everything you do online goes through the IronKey with its own encryption. It keeps you from being caught by spyware that may log your keystrokes, potentially getting your password to all kinds of websites, or your banking information.
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Here’s some cool ways you can carry wine with you whereever you travel to.
clipped from www.travelproductguide.com

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If your travel take you places known for food and beverage, you’ve probably been tempted to take a few of the goodies home with you.  But when your discoveries are wine, olive oil, specialty vinegars, or other liquid items, the decision about packing involves more than a little consideration.
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Green Travel Gadgets

Here’s a good list of travel gadgets that will help you travel and save carbon footprint at the same time.
clipped from matadorgoods.com

You’ve booked an eco-tour, bought offsets for your flight’s CO2 emissions, and found a hotel that’s environmentally friendly.

Check out these twelve items to pack that will help make your environmental footprint a size smaller while traveling.

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Okay, here’s a cool gadget that can track your luggage during travel but what happens when some gang members decide to steal your luggage? (Do you go find them with guns?)
clipped from www.i-trak.com

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i-TRAK is…a unique identification system that provides a safety net for your lost luggage and personal items.

  • In the event of a loss, the finder has four ways to contact you via i-TRAK: internet, email, telephone (24/7) or the airline internal telex system.
  • i-TRAK will then instantly send you an SMS text message, an email and online account notification.
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