Top Travel Tech For a Smooth Journey

Anyone who tells you that it’s about the destination and not the journey has never had to sit through a long flight. Vacations are supposed to be fun but no one enjoys missing out on the creature comforts or, indeed, having to sit through a long journey. These gadgets are great for helping you have more fun while away. 

High-Capacity External Batteries 

External phone chargers are becoming more and more popular because they are getting bigger and bigger. Lots of people have a small one, and we recommend that you get a bigger one with a larger capacity. They are still lightweight but have the capacity to fully charge a phone several times. The best ones can even charge more than one phone at once. 

Power Convertors 

Not only do different countries have different power sockets, but they can have different power outputs too. A travel adapter might not be enough to avoid frying your electronics when abroad. A good power convertor has USB outlets built in as well as sockets, so you won’t take up any extra room when charging your gadgets. Get the power you need when in another country with the help of a good power convertor. 

Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker 

If you’re going down to the beach then it’s worth taking a Bluetooth speaker – a waterproof one at that – with you. Enjoy all your favorite music without worrying about the speaker getting damaged. You can find some small but powerful and durable speakers on Amazon. 

A Streaming Stick 

If you’ll be staying in a hotel room for a while but still want to relax with YouTube or Netflix at the end of a long day, then you want a streaming stick like the Roku. These handy little sticks let you stream from your phone or computer to a TV and can be powered by the TV itself, if it has a USB slot. 

A White Noise Machine 

Lots of people rely on a white noise machine to get to sleep at night. These handy devices play sounds that pull you away the stresses and worries of the day and lull you gently to sleep. Being on vacation is no reason to not have a white noise machine handy. There are plenty of portable options to consider. Take one on your next vacation to see the difference they make. 

A Battery Case

Don’t feel like lugging around a proper external battery when traveling? No worries. You can just get a phone case with a built in battery charger. Slim options, such as the Anker, more than double the battery life of your phone while adding under a quarter inch of bulk. Even better, your phone and battery case can be charged at the same time. So don’t worry about having to charge more than one thing at a time. 

A Waterproof Phone Case 

A waterproof phone case is a must if you’ll be spending time around pools and beaches. There’s no need to worry about giving your phone a bath in rice if it takes a bath in the water with one of these. Get a good quality one that provides plenty of coverage and lasts a while in the water. Really, any kind of waterproof thing is good when going away. 

Noise-Cancelling Headphones 

Traveling is filled with noises that no one likes; engines, kids screaming, talkative passengers – just to name a few. Noise-cancelling headphones lets you tune all of this out and relax with your music or audiobook. Some of them even work by themselves, letting you just enjoy the blissful silence. 

Luggage Tracker 

One of the worst things about traveling is having your bags go missing. It’s something that everyone is worried about. Not to mention the fears that your bag might never turn up and you’ve lost everything in it. Don’t panic though, as you can get yourself a great little luggage tracker. These trackers have GSM chips inside of them that keep you updated on where your luggage is. A good one, such as the Trakdot, even sends a nice little alert when you get near your luggage. 

An e-Reader 

If you’re someone who enjoys reading while traveling, then you should treat yourself to an e-reader like a Kindle. Of course, there’s nothing like the look and feel of a real book, but a Kindle provides the convenience of traveling with as many books as you want. Not to mention the added convenience of a backlight that lets you read whenever, wherever, and however you want. 

Summary 

Nothing makes you need a vacation quite like going on one. Travel can be stressful, but you can take some of that away with these tech gadgets. Get some extra power for your phone, keep track of your luggage, and have a white noise machine to help you sleep at night. Travel tech opens a whole new world of possibilities to explore while you, well, explore the world. 

Author: Hannah Edmonds

Creative and enthusiastic freelance writer who has been loving this gig for 8 years now. Her personal mission is to encourage a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life experience for people through her writing, and this is her true passion. Hannah’s goal is for people to grow their knowledge so they can keep evolving and growing. She has gained a lot of experience and has honed her craft through several years of work with different websites and blogs. Aside from writing, Hannah absolutely loves to travel, read, and loves anything that pertains to sports.

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