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Going wireless in Europe: what you need to know about cell phones
Part 1 of 2 articles: the second covers cellular data in Europe Last updated: December 2011 To many Americans, staying in touch with a cell phone while in Europe can seem difficult and expensive. But savvy travelers know it doesn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged AT&T, cell phone, cheap, europe, lower, mobile phone, pre-paid, price, rental, SIM, T-Mobile, verizon, world phone
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Going mobile in Europe part 2: data services
Updated December 2011 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
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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
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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
Set up your iPhone for Europe and save money
Travelling with your AT&T iPhone to Europe? Here’s how you can make sure it works when you get there and avoid a giant bill when you get back. Who doesn’t like to save money? First, a quick note for Verizon … Continue reading
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Tagged 3G 3GSM HSDPA GPRS EDGE, cell phones, cheap, europe, france, italy, travel, vacation
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The simple five-step guide to renting a Villa in Italy or France
Renting a villa in Italy, France or Spain isn’t just for millionaires or recluses. Perhaps surprisingly, villa rental can be more reasonable than staying in a hotel, especially if you’re a family a larger group (though being a millionaire does help … Continue reading
2011 Site Improvements
We are starting the new year with site improvements for lodgephoto.com and this blog. We have moved to a hosting company with far better web server and database performance, which substantially improves the response speed of the blog, in particular. … Continue reading
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Happy New Year!
Thank you to all our clients for your business in 2010 — we hope you have a prosperous and successful 2011, and look forward to serving you again. Related Posts:None
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Buying a digital camera: when megapixels don’t matter
Thinking about buying a new digital camera? The best advice I can give you is to avoid maxing out megapixels and you’ll get sharper photographs with less grain (noise). This seems counter-intuitive, but is the effect of camera technology running … Continue reading