Tagged With "Project Fi"
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WOW! Philly - Vegas $128 RT
This is a great sale on US Air.$128 roundtrip Philadelphia-Las Vegas- including taxes and fees. Search for dates on Kayak or Google Flights. I've seen some of these prices all the way up to March but there are plenty of dates in...
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Should Wi-Fi be free in all hotels?
Seems travelers expectations keep changing with time. Decades ago people liked free local phone calls to be a perk with their room. The advent of cell phone technologies has totally changed that demand. What do travelers want...
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A journey around Iceland: 5) Snaefellsnes Peninsula
(Ingjaldscholl church and Snaefellsjokull glacier, Iceland) The last full day of our Icelandic trip was spent off the Ring Road in West Iceland on the charming Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Anyone who is a fan of Sci-Fi will...
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Staying In Touch on the Road: Part 4
ET—HERE’S HOW TO CALL HOME! Right! I promised you alternatives to paying high cellphone call rates for calling back home. Using one of these low-cost strategies lets you spend more on data (or dinner!) and lets you choose a SIM by the best...
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Budget Way to Use a Cell Phone and VOIP in Europe
I've been reading up on cell phone usage in Europe and there is a lot of good material out there, no doubt. I have a little different way to go about calls while in Europe, and it's geared mainly towards the budget traveler. Here in...
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JetBlue knows treating people well pays off in good-will
There are still a few airlines that treat their customers with a little class. For example, JetBlue knows people like its free snacks. Their TerraBlue potato chips are well received and help build a distinctive brand and customer loyalty....
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Free Wi-Fi offering expanding at airports
Good news for travelers. Nearly half of major USA airports offer free wi-fi for travelers. This is welcome news for most travelers! Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming a vital tool to all travelers. More on that story from the New...
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NYC Taxi: Airbnb's strangest overnight listing?
There seems to be no limit to the range of accommodations available, but some are truly unique.
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All aboard! France's TGV gets new route, trains
France's SNCF rolls out new trains for its TGV service, including its new Tours-Bordeaux section which will cut a third off Paris-Bordeaux times.
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American follows Delta with free entertainment
American is making all its inflight entertainment free, following Delta's lead. But when will we get free Wi-Fi?
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Red Roof rolling out guaranteed speedy Wi-Fi
With more and more travelers demanding good service, Red Roof is working on upgrades to be able to guarantee "fast and free"
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Best free hotel breakfast? Survey says Embassy Suites
USA Today's testers liked the free breakfast best at three Hilton brands, but had good words for some of the others.
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Starwood's Aloft brand previews voice-activated rooms
New technology uses iPad and custom app to allow guests to control lighting, ventilation and more by voice commands.
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Big upgrade coming for Amtrak's Acela
Amtrak is buying new trainsets for the Northeast Corridor, and putting some money into infrastructure upgrades for its high-speed service.
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5 tips for travelling abroad with your iphone
Almost anywhere you travel in the world these days—especially to any First World country or popular tourist destination—a strong cellular signal and Wi-Fi hotspots in hotels, restaurants, Internet cafes, shopping centers, and airports are readily available. So even though you may be on the opposite side of the world from where you live, your iPhone or iPad can still serve as a powerful communication, organization, and productivity tool, as well as an interactive entertainment device. The...
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To make your vacation cool, try these Apps
Everyone is leading a stressful life, their work life demands a lot from them. A peaceful and happy life has become days of past. Most of us are living mechanical and sedentary lives. Once in a while, we feel like taking a break and go on a vacation. A long trip within India or foreign countries will help us to let loose and become stress free. Traveling and exploring is always an adventurous task. Going on trips with our family or friends is completely a different kind of experience. It is...
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Denver airport leads the charge for your phones
Denver has added nearly 10,000 charging points in its terminals, and has upgraded its Wi-Fi as well.
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Is Italy headed for a Wi-Fi war?
Political squabbling is nothing new, but up-to-now it hasn't included disputes over the safety of Wi-Fi.
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Luxury Suites in Tourist Town of Had Ness You Should Explore
Checking out places to visit in Israel? Well, ensure that you don't miss the opportunity of visiting a small place called Had Ness. Among millions of people who visit Israel for a vacation, very few actually, know about and visit Had Ness. It is a remarkable place where Israelis settled as an organization in Golan Heights. This place falls under Golan regional Council's jurisdiction and is situated adjacent to Jordan river. Caption: Unplash Don’t worry this might be a small place but for...
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Europe's Flixbus continues U.S. growth
A European champion shows up to challenge U.S. East Coast operators
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Star Wars souvenirs bomb with TSA
A Disney souvenir that looks like a futuristic Star Wars explosive is banned from flights by TSA.
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Really Effective Tips to Keep Working Even While Traveling
This is not very surprising to work even during the trip you make for entertainment. A long-time trip can be boring sometimes and you cannot get a long-time vacation either so you have to keep working during these days. People make business trips and other vacations to work in that completely new place with a new community. This is not inconvenient either there are a lot of opportunities to make the working environment better. Sometimes, people make trips to find new jobs. This is another...
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How to Fly through Airports…or at least relax a bit!
Back in the old days, the Cunard steamships were advertised with the slogan “Getting There is Half the Fun.” No one is going to say that about flying these days, but many frequent flyers have figured out how to avoid being a...
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Life in the Slow Lane: "Airlocks" to Replace TSA at Exits
It may soon take longer to leave the airport. TSA will shift responsibility for exits from secure areas to local airports, and many are starting to install secure doors to avoid hiring agents. The doors work sort of like a sci-fi airlock: You go in,...
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Delta rolls out wi-fi on its international flights
Delta Air Lines expanded its inflight Wi-Fi service from just domestic flights to include its international flights. The international service will cost laptop users $14 for a one-hour pass or $24.95 for the entire flight; mobile users price start at...
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Apr. 5, 2016: Rovaniemi, Finland
Rovaniemi, Finland—Lapland in the winter—has a surprising variety of attractions and views, making it a popular spot for vacationers.
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More hotels push for direct booking
A growing number of hotels are offering discounts and free Wi-Fi when customers book direct.
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Moscow to put Wi-Fi in famous cemeteries
Wi-Fi coming to famous cemeteries in Moscow. See more.
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Hotel, Hostel, Capsule Hotel? New Tech Lodging Opens in Amsterdam
CityHub opened in Amsterdam with a focus on technology. It was built in a former industrial warehouse and it features 50 sleeping units. Sleeping units are private, but bathrooms are communal and it has a hostel type lounge where guests can meet. It has a capsule hotel look to the place. Among its tech features are RFID wristbands that are used for accessing the sleeping units and used for payments during a guests stay. It also provides a...
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Google offers flat $10/GB for data in 120 countries for travelers
Google has a bargain $10 per GB data plan in 120 countries. Read details.
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Icelandair offering Gate2Gate Wi-Fi service on flights.
Icelandair offers Wi-Fi during takeoffs and landings
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Southwest Airlines announces 'Pay with Amazon' option onboard
Southwest announced that it will let passengers pay onboard for certain services using their Amazon account.
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Want fast internet at your hotel? Head to Abu Dhabi
See what's the fastest available Wi-Fi at a hotel is
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Tonga: My Adventures in Tonga, an Island Paradise
Janey Mae never planned on visiting an "island paradise," but when it happened, she was happily surprised to find it was not what she expected.
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JFK to get $13 billion transformation
New York's JFK, long ranked low among the world's major airports, has plans to become a 'field of dreams.'
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5 Promising Cities in the World for Talented Young Go-Getters
Young people have different perspectives about great places to live when compared with other age groups. When you’re young, you often have a somewhat ambitious and innovative mindset that is fueled by the opportunity to develop personally and professionally, find new experiences and have the chance to interact with different cultures and interesting people. Now, where are the best places to find all of that? Tokyo, Japan Japan’s capital, Tokyo is a densely populated metropolis, so huge it’s...
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How To Travel While Still Working Or Studying
A vacation used to be something that you could indulge in only after you had taken care of your responsibilities at work or at school. Not anymore! The internet is now truly global, and wherever you travel you are likely to find an easily available connection. This means that you can work and study while satisfying your wanderlust. Here are some tips on how to join the ever-growing ranks of the digital nomad movement. Choose your tech Whatever line of business or study you are in, a reliable...
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Surwal Lake in Sawai Madhopur through Palace on Wheels
Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan is an ultimate destination of nature lovers. Be it forest or natural landscape or beautiful lakes, this district has it all which attacks all the nature lovers around the world. Among its noticeable tourist spots, Surwal Lake deserves a special mention. Located 15 kilometers away from the main city Sawai Madhopur, this shallow lake is surrounded by variety of flora and fauna. Surrounded few villages and firms, serene view of the lake, fresh and lively air...
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Re: World's best airport? You have to leave home to find it!
To me a good airport is one that moves it's lines quickly (or avoids them all together) and has lots of places to sit, and outlets to charge your electronic gadgets. I'd probably add free wi-fi as well. And a few places I can get good quality food for a reasonable price to that list, too. I don't care about shopping, fancy dining, executive lounges or things "professional" travelers might be interested in.
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Re: Google offers flat $10/GB for data in 120 countries for travelers
This plan might be good value for travelers crossing a lot of borders, but those visiting one country will find many cheaper alternatives. In Italy, for instance, €10 will buy you 2Gb of 100 Mbps data, and €20 will buy 5Gb.
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Re: Google offers flat $10/GB for data in 120 countries for travelers
Looking at the link, it seems to mostly be intended for tablets, rather than phones. But that may come with time, I guess. I tend to travel with a phone and my laptop, so data for a tablet is not very useful to me.
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Re: Google offers flat $10/GB for data in 120 countries for travelers
Definitely so! In fact, reading the online discussion on their forum, it becomes clear that using the data-only SIM disables all normal voice-and-text uses of a phone; if you want to make calls from it, you have to use Google Voice or other app. I’m really not convinced it’s a great deal—especially for those who have T-Mobile (one of Google’s underlying carriers for this process) since we already get unlimited free data as part of our regular phone plan…and in the same countries as Google’s...
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Re: Google offers flat $10/GB for data in 120 countries for travelers
Below is a good review of Googles Project Fi's Cell Plan too. It switches between T-Mobile, Sprint and Wi-Fi. I have Republic Wireless, which is Hybrid calling plan also and I've found it so useful to use Wi-Fi for calling when the cell signal's weak. If the cell signal is blocked inside a building, or because of weak rural cell coverage, you can still phone or text if you have Wi-Fi. http://techaeris.com/2015/12/1...roject-fi-in-action/
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Re: Flier survey: Bytes beat bites
This survey must have been among frequent fliers, which skews heavily to business travelers. Personally I have never used wi-fi on a plane, and I don't plan to. My ipod, kindle and whatever movies they have are fine for me.
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Re: Take-Away Travel Tips
Great Tips! I've been on the road a lot the last few years and for me lack of internet has wasted a great deal of time and money. In the countries I am able to , a data plan for internet, will become a must for me. A phone plan like Project Fi from Google allows you to buy data at a reasonable cost and make your phone a portable hot spot. And for countries like Japan, where you have to buy pain relievers at the pharmacy, Advil and or Tylenol brought in your carryon can save you a night of...
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Re: Central Market, Ljubljana. 2) The Rest
That’s a real shame! Perhaps there’s a way for some public support for its return? Here in New York, our several dozen ‘Greenmarket’ farmers’ markets operate under an umbrella organization, Council for the Environment, that handles facilities, insurance, advertising and more, and has kept the market movement growing for about 25 years now. Aside from our access to the markets, it’s meant new opportunities for farmers, and has made new and old varieties that don’t travel well but taste...
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The Advantages of Staying in a Serviced Apartment Compared to a Hotel
Some of the advantages of staying in an apartment on your next vacation (sponsored content).
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Hyatt Place Boulder, Colorado
Samantha shares some of the highlights of the Hyatt Place in Boulder, Colorado.