Tag archive: Travel

Now that the time for lengthy summer vacation time has passed, it's time to get back to work. For many of us, that means the occasional (or frequent, depending on your job) business trip. While trips and what you do there will generally depend on your line of work, we've found that most of the gear remains the same. Whether you're gone for a few days to a big bustling conference or travel to meet a potential business partner or… Read More

While the leaves piling up in your yard or on top of your car windshield may not be very convincing, one of the best things about entering the fall season is no doubt seeing the colors change. With the cooler weather comes an array of autumn colors that can contribute to beautiful views all around the country. Whether you're a photographer or just like to take in beautiful scenery, it's well worth the effort to find a sought-after… Read More

If you like to drive and see new places, roadtrips are probably one of your favorite activities. Roadtrips are fun in the summer, but can be hot, so we think that early fall (just about now) is the perfect season to pack up the car and embark on a grand (or not so grand) adventure. What you see on your roadtrip depends on where you start and where you end up, but spending hours in the car every day for a few days has its set of problems.… Read More

Google has put another foot squarely in the travel arena with Google Flights, its new airline ticket aggregator. The site has the ITA Software deal to thank for its existance, which was hotly contested by would-be competitors. Nonetheless, Google hasn’t been deterred by its new cohorts’ dissatisfaction and Hotel Finder and Flights have made their officially debuts. We’ve already taken a look at how Google Hotel Finder stacks up against the… Read More

This week Incase announced yet another designer collaboration resulting in a collection of Apple-centric products. This time the big name tech brand partnered with the quirky Ace Hotel brand. While it may seem like an odd combination at first, a sleek mass-marketed tech brand and an eclectic indie-style hotel chain, we actually quite like the aesthetic of the products that the Incase for Ace Hotel collaboration has produced. Designed “for… Read More

It's still sunny and warm most places, but the number of beautiful summer days left (unless you live in southern California) is dwindling. There are plenty of great ways to make the most of the rest of the summer season, but heading to a beach is no doubt one of our favorites. There's nothing quite like feeling the sand between your toes and touching the ocean water. We've narrowed down some of the best beaches in the country… Read More

While almost any time of the year is a great time for a weekend trip to Las Vegas, these trips seem to multiply in the warmer months because guess what; summer season is also wedding season. There are plenty of other good reasons to jet off to Vegas for a weekend of fun and relaxation, but bachelor and bachelorette parties seem to be the most-used excuses. Unless you are the non-partying type, a weekend in Vegas usually means days of lounging… Read More

Anyone who travels often with a plethora of gadgets will have a new favorite product come October. Charging your phone, computer, or iPod is not as simple as just finding several outlets. Some devices need traditional outlets, some need a USB connection, and if it's an iPod, iPad, or iPhone it most likely needs a 30-pin dock charger. It can be a problem at home, but try to bring everything you need to charge your various devices on a… Read More

We're very nearly done talking about the Airbnb fiasco that simultaneously scared users away from the P2P rental site and enraged them over the company's lack of customer service. But before we move on entirely, we'd like to make a plea for couchsurfing sites. Prior to everything we heard about EJ, we were pad-crashing and Airbnb-happy travelers, and the viral news made us nervous–for good reason. And while the situation… Read More

Google has added a tool to search with its new Hotel Finder application. Joining other hotel aggregators, the site is Google's latest foray into travel search. But how does the site stack up against competitors like Kayak and Bing Travel? We take a look for you. UI Google Hotel Finder Like all things Google, Hotel Finder’s user-end layout is minimalistic and easy on the eyes. There’s no clutter or an overwhelming amount of options;… Read More

Perhaps one of Google’s most interesting (or annoying, depending on your perspective) qualities is a willingness to release half-baked products and make changes on the fly. Today Google released Hotel Finder and called it an “experimental search tool.” Like newly released Google Plus, there is a “Send Feedback” link prominently displayed; the company acknowledges it won't be perfect. The core functionality of the experiment doesn’t need… Read More

This morning we talked about how Airbnb could be seriously jeopardizing its future by failing to address some of the issues recently brought to light. Since then, the site has posted on its blog outlining how it plans to make amends. In addition to a personal apology to EJ for its lack of responsiveness and communication, Airbnb outright admits it “dropped the ball.” Living up to your mistakes is difficult to do, especially for a… Read More