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This almost makes me want an Apple Watch, but not quite.  Maybe the best thing, if you really want to go this way, is to way for Gen 2… Will the Apple Watch become as indispensable on the road as a passport? Siri won’t say. But we will. Source: Apple Watch: A Test Run for […]

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The Practical Hacks Award Committee held a special meeting last night, chaired by the Vice President of Motivational Tweets & Slogans.  Following an hour long reading of the last meeting’s minutes and two fistfights, the Committee stumbled on to New Business, the first item of which was a selection of our Paperwallet winners.  After a […]

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A quick update… Moving at a glacial pace, but nevertheless making progress, I’m working on a review of the Red Oxx Sky Train.  The bag is worthy of a well thought out and carefully written review, and I won’t hit “Publish” until it’s ready, so please be patient If you’re looking for an easy to […]

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I hope you all able to spend your holidays with loved ones, and that your travels are trouble free and safe. This YouTube video captures Christmas celebrations from around the world in 1950; I hope you enjoy it…

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Just a quick follow-up to my post Avoid overpacking with a simple trip plan. A quick (4D/3N) trip to Vegas for a trade show, this trip involved two flights on a Beech 1900D (for those of you unfamiliar with this aircraft, the “D” stands for Devoid of Comfort). If you ever need to experience what […]

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