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Going wireless in Europe: what you need to know about cell phones and tablets
Part 1 of 2 articles: the second covers cellular data in Europe Last updated: April 2013 To many Americans, staying in touch with a cell phone or tablet while in Europe can seem difficult and expensive. But savvy travelers know … Continue reading
Posted in apple, cell phones, economics, europe, general, iphone, travel
Tagged AT&T, cell phone, cheap, europe, lower, mobile phone, pre-paid, price, rental, SIM, T-Mobile, verizon, world phone
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Lytro Light Field Camera Review
Photography began with the concept of capturing light in a single plane — the idea of what’s in and out of focus in an image has been central to photographic composition for more than 100 years. The photographer’s job has … Continue reading
Posted in general, photography
Tagged camera, cameras, light field camera, lytro, photography, pictures
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What is Chianti Classico wine?
A trip to Tuscany inevitably means a glass of red Chianti Classico for most visitors. But what makes a Chianti wine special? Chianti Classico must come from grapes grown in a strictly defined area of the Chianti hills between Florence … Continue reading
Posted in economics, europe, history, italy, travel, tuscany, wine
Tagged chianti, italy, super tuscan, tuscany, wine, wine-making, wineries
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Going mobile in Europe part 2: data services
Updated March 2012 If you read the previous article, you now know the answer to the question “why doesn’t my American cell phone just work in Europe?” and what to do about it. This article will take a look at … Continue reading
Posted in cell phones, economics, europe, general, travel
Tagged 3G 3GSM HSDPA GPRS EDGE, cell phones, data, email, europe, files, wifi
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What kind of power adapter do I need in Europe?
Figuring out how to power cameras and other gadgets in Europe can seem tricky, but it’s easy enough once you know how. Related Posts:Plug converters / adapters for EuropeSet up your iPhone for Europe and save moneyHow to phone home … Continue reading
Plug converters / adapters for Europe
An extremely common question, especially for those heading to Europe for the first time, is what kind of plug adapter to use for their cameras, laptops, phones, iPads etc. In this video, I take a look at three common adapter … Continue reading
Posted in electrical, europe, general, travel
Tagged cheap, electrical, europe, france, french, italy, london, plug converters, travel, vacation
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Siena Palio horse selection video
We recently got back from a photo trip to Tuscany, where we got to see the July Siena Palio. This short (1 min 30 sec) video gives you a glimpse of the intense emotions of the Sienese around their favorite … Continue reading