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Picking up my luggage from the JFK baggage carousel on my last trip, I discovered Alitalia had managed to rip off an entire wheel from my 5+ year old suitcase. I didn't even bother to file a claim with the airline, as it's a Briggs & Riley, with ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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The Best Lifetime Luggage Warranties
Flickr, Robert S. Donovan
Picking up my luggage from the JFK baggage carousel on my last trip, I discovered Alitalia had managed to rip off an entire wheel from my 5+ year old suitcase. I didn't even bother to file a claim with the airline, as it's a Briggs & Riley, with ...Gadling Gear Review: Travel Pants And Shirt From Clothing Art
Clothing Arts
Awhile back we reviewed a pair of pants from a company called Clothing Arts that were specifically designed to keep your valuables safe and secure while traveling. At the time, we were impressed with their pickpocket proof pants, giving them high marks for ...Gadling Gear Review: Smartphone Accessories
PowerStick
As smartphones have become more commonplace, an entire industry has sprung up around mobile accessories that have the ability to make our gadgets even more useful than they already are. Many of those accessories have been specifically designed to make travel more ...Should Travel Reviewers Be Anonymous?
Flickr, Richard Wintle
Yesterday New York Times reporter Pete Wells published a review of the Manhattan French restaurant Daniel, removing one of its four stars in part because of the unequal treatment he received as a recognized journalist. He and a lesser-known colleague ...Gadling Gear Review: Two Camera Bags From Lowepro
Lowepro
When you invest a considerable amount of money into a good camera and a set of lenses for travel, it is important to also spend a little extra cash to get a quality camera bag as well. A good bag is not only comfortable to wear but also provides plenty of protection ...Campers Could Soon Charge Cell Phones With Pee
Stuck in the woods with no way to charge your cell phone? Soon, you might be able to solve the quandary with your own urine. Researchers in the United Kingdom have figured out how to use waste-eating bacteria to produce enough electricity to send a few text messages and ...
Gadling Gear Review: Samsung WB250F Smart Camera
Samsung
Over the past couple of years, smartphones have managed to supplant dedicated cameras for many aspiring photographers thanks to their ability to take good, clean images and quickly share them across a variety of social media outlets. While they don't come equipped ...British Airways Tests Electronic Luggage Tags
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It's 2013: we can carry hundreds of books on a pocket-sized device, video chat anywhere in the world and order nearly anything to be delivered to our door. So why do we still use paper luggage tags and rely on outmoded technology to track our missing ...Smartphone Technology Getting Closer To What Travelers Want
Chris Owen
As smartphone technology continues to advance, travelers are being offered more connectivity choices. Making calls, sending text, voice or video messages and surfing the Internet is becoming commonplace almost anywhere on the planet. Now, pricing is coming in line ...Gadling Gear Review: Headphones For All Budgets
Polk Audio
A good pair of headphones seems to have become mandatory equipment when traveling these days. Smartphones, tablets and MP3 players have put a host of entertainment options at our fingertips and the headphones we carry with us have an impact on the overall ...Gadling Gear Review: Justin Case Rechargeable iPad Battery Case
Innovative Technologies
A few weeks back we reviewed the Props Power case for the iPad, which features a built-in battery that can greatly extend the life of your tablet while on the road. At the time, I thought that it was a unique product that delivered on its promise with ...What Would You Do With One Million Loyalty Points?
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That's the question 10 lucky winners will need to decide in Best Western International's Loyalty Millionaires promotion, a part of their 25th anniversary celebration. Two randomly selected winners will be chosen each week through July 14, each ...Gadling Gear Review: Eddie Bauer Expedition Flannel Shirt
Eddie Bauer
In the world of outdoor and travel apparel there are few names as recognizable as Eddie Bauer. For more than 90 years the company has specialized in making clothing that is designed for travel and adventure, outfitting some famous explorers and mountaineers along ...Gadling Gear Review: Kensington Accessories For iPad And Smartphones
Kensington
Smartphones and tablets have become an important part of our daily lives, putting a wealth of functionality and information at our fingertips. Straight out of the box these devices can do amazing things to keep us entertained and in communication while on the go, ...Gadling Gear Review: Westwater Roll Top Duffel By Fishpond
Fishpond
Choosing the right bag for an active, adventurous escape can be a real challenge. On the one hand, you need something with plenty of room to haul all of your gear but then again you don't want something too large and bulky either. It should also provide a good ...Gadling Gear Review: BirkSun Atlas Solar Powered Backpack
BirkSun
As a gear reviewer for Gadling I see a lot of different products come and go across my desk. Everything from high-tech gadgets to travel apparel and footwear are sent my way for evaluation. After awhile, much of that gear can start to look alike and while I seldom ...I Lost My Airbnb Virginity In Charlottesville, Virginia (And Paid Just $49 For The Privilege)
What kind of accommodation do you expect for $49 a night? Are you visualizing a place with 800-thread-count sheets, a memory foam mattress and free Perrier and gourmet coffee? Or for $49 bucks, would you expect a place where they rent by the hour, where you might be mingling ...Gadling Gear Review: Portable Media Servers For Music, Movies And Photos On The Go
HP
Remember the days before smartphones and tablets? Back when our mobile entertainment options were limited to whatever books and magazines we could cram into our carry-on bag and that one movie that was shown three times on a single flight across the Pacific? It may seem ...Airbus Will Introduce Self-Tracking Baggage Line
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Airplane manufacturer Airbus has been cooking up another innovation: a "smart bag" that allows travelers to check in and track their luggage from their phone.
The tech-infused piece of luggage, Bag2Go, contains sensors and an RFID chip that ...Gadling Gear Review: Two Versatile Mobile Chargers
Off-Grid Solutions
There is no denying that smartphones have changed the way we work, play and stay connected with one another. Our phones provide us with directions to the nearest restaurant, tell us what time our movie begins and will even help us alert our friends when ...
