After releasing the long awaited and much improved iPhone application, Facebook have launched a few other neat features over the last week including @mentions, notifications for Mac and Facebook Lite. News about the ‘Facebook Movie’ also emerged. Continue reading »
I recently returned from a trip to Greece and noticed a great deal of change in how travellers and backpackers alike use the internet.
I remember travelling around Europe in 2005 and having to scout out internet cafes in order to book accommodation and keep in touch with friends and family back home. Even then, it wasn’t very difficult to find internet access in even some of the smaller European cities. The growth of wi-fi in particular, has meant that you now rarely need to leave your hotel (or pay) to access the internet, but how reliable is it? Continue reading »
Whether you’re planning a holiday or travelling for work, there is always the annoyance of having to keep track of all your plans and bookings. Technology is here to save the day, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of applications and websites that can help keep your trip organised. Here’s a few that I use (and a few that I’m yet to try) when I’m travelling. Continue reading »
