| If
you want to stay connected, make sure you have the right equipment
before you leave home.
Cut your bills with a global SIM card for your
mobile phone from www.oneroam.co.uk or www.sim4travel.com.
And from www.worldsim.com for
UK phones.
Avoid high roaming charges with a local SIM card
from www.0044.co.uk.
But make sure your mobile is 'unlocked' and that you tell everyone
your new phone number.
If you have access to a computer, stay in touch
via www.skype.com.
For
old-fashioned phone cards try www.planetphonecards.com.
If you need a country code see: www.countrycallingcodes.com.
And if you want disposable power for your mobile
phone in case of emergency - or just for luxury - see: www.mobcharger.co.uk.
See www.ekit.com for
a range of services.
Send text messages to many people for the cost
of just one text message via www.textintouch.com.
e-mail...
Get a web-based e-mail address from:
Check that it has an anti-spam filter and look
at the junk e-mail folder regularly to make sure you're not missing
any important messages.
Write your web journals on www.blogger.com so
family and friends can access the latest info on your travels and
display your pictures on www.flickr.com.
For wi-fi access points for laptops see: www.wififreespot.com.
For the location of Internet cafes see: www.netcafeguide.com, www.cybercafes.com and www.cybercaptive.com.
Store important documents on a Zaptag and
get a travel adapter from www.usbtravelplug.com.
Above all, keep safe with www.safetytext.com. |
