Cell phone service

I just saw this mentioned in a JohnnyJet newsletter. Not sure about its service and connection everywhere, but interesting to check out.

Boost Mobile

I've never used this mobile service so I don't know for sure, but one of my Italian friends swears by it since this is all he uses when he comes to America a few times each year. What he loves about Boost is that it doesn't have any contracts. And text, web, 411, IM, email, voicemail, long distance and call waiting are all included for $50 a month. For $5 more, international calls/texts are free too. It's perfect for those of you who may be having international houseguests for the holidays. In fact, I might even have to switch my T-Mobile service to Boost since it sounds so good.

Travel Table

Good for using while waiting for flights.


Travel Table

According to the website, this portable tray takes very little time  to attach to the handle of your carry-on suitcase. Useful for either your laptop or having a snack. You can sit or stand while using it. Only thing to be concerned about is the stability of your suitcase. You can adjust the height of the handle to level needed.

Don't Bite Me! Patch

Interesting product... if it works. Read about this on a travel email.

Don't you hate it when you go on a beautiful vacation only to be harassed by mosquitoes and your only option is to douse yourself with nasty smelling DEET chemicals? Thanks to the new Don't Bite Me! Patch, those pesky pests may no longer be going for your sweet blood. That's because the key ingredient in the patch is Vitamin B1 and when applied to the skin, it metabolizes in the body to reduce the human odor that is attractive to insects. Aloe is the other key ingredient and it contains anti-inflammatory properties and has been reported to alleviate pain and swelling associated with itches and burns. NOTE: The clear patches are waterproof, they last up to 36 hours, give total body coverage, are safe for children and best of all are 100% DEET free. Available in boxes of five, 10 or 20 patches.

Pictures of Real Food Online

We travel often and sometimes I take pictures of food. Never knew there was a website for people to look at and share.

BeenThereAteThat --- Picture What the World Is Eating!

Free signup.

What you can do on the site::

Before you eat, take a photo - then post it here!
Search by ingredient, restaurant name, location & more
Share your opinions, restaurant picks and recipes

Get a Taste...

    Daily Special Today - Dessert or pastry

    I Just Ate The latest photo posts

    Top Dishes Most-viewed photos

    The World According to Food Our interactive map

    Taste Cloud Get a taste of the most popular tags

    Scoop du Jour Read Gayle's food blog

Special Envelope

I just read about this FUN envelope in a Johnny Jet newsletter.

You can use your own address or anyplace else you want. 

Users can print on the inside flap a Google map of anywhere in the world and include a custom message like: "How would you like to go here with me?" or "Had a great time here." nor "How about visiting us?"

Good, too, for including with a gift. 

 Map Envelope

Planning a trip... even if you don't know where to go

I just heard about this site: travelmuse. After answering some basic questions pertaining to budget, maximum travel time and interests, hit the "Inspire Me" button to find all kinds of options.

I heard about it from my Johnny Jet email newsletter.