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Spokeo helps you connect with others, but if you’re planning a jaunt through Italy or an adventurous two weeks in South America, you might need help with staying connected in general. Whether you\u2019re a skilled international traveler or just want to orchestrate a trip your family will never forget, technology is making the staying connected around the world\u00a0easier than ever before. There are plenty of new products available to take with you on your trip, helping you eliminate safety concerns, language barriers, and even health issues!<\/p>\n

So, which of today\u2019s tech products are indispensable for a trip abroad? Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n

Luggage Tracking Device<\/b><\/p>\n

Did you know you can buy an FAA-compliant device that keeps track of your luggage, even if the airlines don\u2019t? A company called Trakdot<\/a> has created a product that does just that, and it\u2019s pretty inexpensive to boot. Just slip it in your suitcase (it falls \u201casleep\u201d during the flight) and when you land it\u2019ll text you to let you know where it is \u2013 hopefully it\u2019s at the airport with you! If your luggage is lost you\u2019ll have a much greater chance of finding it.<\/p>\n

Extra Battery Packs<\/b><\/p>\n

Smart travelers carry smartphones to keep track of their reservations, their location, and even their money. GPS data can really drain your phone\u2019s juice but there are dozens of battery solutions available that offer an extra charge in a slim, unobtrusive package. Pocketcell Duo and Mophie<\/a> are two great options, each offering additional one-use charges in a small package. There\u2019s nothing worse than a dead phone when you need it most.<\/p>\n

Security Apps<\/b><\/p>\n

Your phone isn\u2019t just useful, it can actually keep you safe. Of course, before you leave you should do all the research you can: sign up with the government\u2019s STEP program, and register your trip with the embassies you\u2019ll be near. But apps like React Mobile<\/a> can keep you safe on the road. The app allows selected people back home to track your movement in real time and get your GPS location if there\u2019s a problem.<\/p>\n

Break the Language Barrier \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Great apps don\u2019t just keep you safe, they can help you communicate. There\u2019s a slew of real-time translation apps available (think Word Lens<\/a>, iTranslate<\/a>, and Google Translate<\/a>) that can instantly help you make sense of a menu or negotiate a hotel rate. Particularly for languages that don\u2019t use Roman letters like Mandarin or Arabic, photo-centric translation services can be invaluable. Certainly worth the few dollars these apps cost, at least.<\/p>\n

Personal Humidifier<\/b><\/p>\n

Do you need this product? Absolutely not. Is it a great way to keep your sinuses in check when staying in stuffy hotel rooms and dusty apartments? You betcha. May personal humidifiers are about the size of a grapefruit and can aerate a room with just a bottle of water and an electrical plug. Who says travel tech has to be space-aged?<\/p>\n

The trip of a lifetime doesn\u2019t have to be far and it doesn\u2019t have to be long. What it does <\/i>have to be is comfortable. The more in-your-element you feel on your trip the easier it\u2019ll be to enjoy the sights, the food, and the accommodations. The best part is, most travel technology can be repurposed at home after the trip\u2019s just a fond memory, too!<\/p>\n

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