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While a good vacation should feel wireless in the “no strings attached” sense of the word, in terms of technological advancements, wireless internet is changing the way people travel the world over. From cell phones to shiny new tablets, there’s no right or wrong way to access the internet at home, on the move or abroad, rather a plethora of methods at your disposal. However, with more opportunity comes a greater risk that either coverage plans or the technology itself will be misunderstood, resulting in unwanted, unintended charges. Here are a few tips to safeguard against common wireless internet user errors.Turn off data roaming For most wireless provider packages, your data usage plan will not apply internationally. Instead, you will most likely be subject to the local service provider and whatever default charges are offered (generally not in your best interest). As a result, minimize your data consumption when traveling outside the country. This includes internet usage and many apps you would otherwise use with frequency.Use free wireless when offered Many airports, such as Las Vegas, for example, offer free WiFi service. When available, this will enable you to switch out of data usage mode and instead rely on free internet. This can provide some relief in airports abroad, or other similarly generous establishments, helping to circumvent outrageous aforementioned data charges. More on page 34
www.localsintheknow.com @ February 25, 2011
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Deciding on what items to bring on a trip to Canada completely depends on where you are going and when you are going there. Obviously, you need to bring things like an ID, your passport, medication, money, basic toiletries, etc., etc. When it comes to clothing, though, it depends on what you are going to need. If you are going in the Summer time, it’s going to be hot and it’s going to be humid, for the most part at least. With that in mind, bring loose, clothing More on page 41
admin @ June 9, 2011