Travel and your technology - ‘Don’t leave home without it’, but make sure you know the traps!

(Contributor: Jim Coulston)
When I think of travel and my technology, I find myself reminded of the iconic catch-phrase from the ‘80’s AMEX advertisements; “Don’t leave home without it”.
 
We have all become more reliant on technology to manage our daily work and private lives.   

In an increasingly connected, on-line world, the relentless pull toward ‘mobile’ technology, whether in the form of the almost ubiquitous smartphone or tablet, seems unstoppable.
 
For the traveller, the attraction of staying connected with loved ones at home is obvious but the pleasure that comes with the freedom of being relieved of all those bulky paper itineraries, maps, guidebooks and the feeling of empowerment that comes with having the internet at your fingertips adds to the joy of modern travel. 

Of course, these feelings are reserved for the well-informed and well-prepared traveller. 
 
Like me, you probably know of travellers who’ve returned home to a horror phone bill because they didn’t have an appropriate phone or data plan for their travels.  Unfortunately, it's not necessarily a simple matter of taking your device with you!

Don’t let that happen to you, come along to iTandCoffee's 2-hour Travel with your iPad and iPhone session to find out about the best (and cheapest) options for staying connected while you travel, for both phone and internet.
 
If you’re planning a trip, whether for business or pleasure, Travel and Your iPad and iPhone offers great tips about using your iPhone and iPad to plan, hold your itinerary and plans, then all the things you need to know about using it when you are away - including great apps that are 'must-haves'.

Find your way around, find out what to see, book tickets, learn how to ensure that your carefully laid plans are stored and accessed securely and STAY SAFE while you’re on-line. 
 
Here are details of upcoming 'Travel with your iPad' sessions at iTandCoffee.  Just choose 'Sign up' to book!

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