Travel updates and visa requirements for US and Barbados
Travelling to the U.S and Caribbean, I have noticed a few changes to visa requirements and other odd bits of information worth sharing. U.S Immigration Forms After a year and a half of testing, the U.S has finally switched on the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) pre-approval entry system for selected countries. During the [...]
Changes to airline carry-on allowances and Brisbane terminal connections
I am a regular overseas traveler, but on a trip to the US through Brisbane (BNE) and Los Angeles (LAX) last week, I noticed a few changes to airline carry-on allowances, and terminal connections in Brisbane. Brisbane airport terminal connections – The train link between the Brisbane domestic and international terminals is no longer free. [...]
Discoveries of the Week – 21 May 2010
Travelling quite a bit over the last couple of months, I have been slack at updating my blog. In an effort to get back to regular entries I am starting a “Discoveries of the Week” series, which is aimed at sharing the gems of information, apps, articles, etc I have found while trying to improve [...]
London Met Police Re-issue Guidelines
There has been a lot of confusion over photographers rights, with many people in the UK complaining of being stopped and searched purely because they were taking photographs in a public place. The British Journal of Photography reports that following weeks of intense media coverage, the Metropolitan Police have re-issued guidelines on the use of [...]
Apple iPhone 3Gs – My Initial Observations and Tips
I have finally given in and upgraded my 2 year old Palm Treo to an Apple iPhone 3Gs. After having a bit of a play with the new iPhone I thought I would share a few of my initial observations and tips. Save battery capacity – By switching off a couple of items when they [...]
“Smart” Laptop Power Adaptors – The Travelers Curse
Many modern laptop power adapters contain a PIC (Peripheral Interface Controller) micro controller that communicates with the computer. Unfortunately when they fail while traveling, the laptop user is left stranded. From seeing my first “smart” laptop power pack, I knew these devices were going to be a travellers curse. The first time I came across [...]
Mobile Roaming Regulation Required
Mobile roaming charges back to Australia have been outrageous for a long time, and finally a parliamentary committee has called on the government to provide some regulation. Business people and travelers from Australia have been held to ransom by the telecom operators such as Telstra, Vodafone and Optus when they are overseas and call home. [...]
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