February 26th, 2009 by nearlythebionicwoman
One thing that I have noticed more and more during my travels (and would love myself) are those electric books.
One option I have seen on my surfing the
Amazon.com site is the Kindle & now the
Kindle 2. I like this one solely because I would not have to carry around my laptop to read a book and the Kindle 2 is wireless on the 3G network. The Amazon website boasts how thin this ebook reader is at only over 1/3 of an inch and weighing only 10.2 ounces. I have read books that weigh more than that! It allows you to get books in 60 seconds and read for days. My computer’s battery would last a couple hours if I was lucky. And, my favorite, it can read to you. So, when you really want to ignore the person next to you or you really want to read more but your eyes are burning, this would come in very handy.
One way this could be especially handy is to download language books to have with you while overseas. No more carrying around heavy travel and language guides. I’ll have to keep an eye on this one for my next personal trip….
February 26th, 2009 by nearlythebionicwoman
Hello and good morning! I started the blog My Life Around the World seperate from
Nearly the Bionic Woman because I wanted to keep my travel life seperate from my disabilities.
I would like to offer links to companies as well as other blogs and videos that I enjoy. I will keep any advertising to a minimum, that is relevant and that I personally use. If I get carried away, please let me know.
Thanks!
February 26th, 2009 by nearlythebionicwoman
I have not bought any luggage lately and it’s getting pretty pitiful! I have two rolling suitcases and neither are anything to write home about. The first one has a blown out wheel that doesn’t roll. This makes for a long and heavy day! The other one makes wierd noises [which at least let's you know I am coming] and is falling apart. If it wasn’t an essential tool for my job who would care right? I am just a flight attendant after all.
I see the other attendants walking around with ebags suitcases. I am thinking about buying a suitcase from them and am hoping for some suggestions or reviews. I have purchased from them before and have included some links in here for you to check them out.
One thing that I like is the fact that you can buy just about everything right from them. If only they would sell shoes! Hint, hint. The do offer eco-friendly bags and computer bags. I saw the one that I like, which allows the traveler to get through TSA without taking their laptop completely out and seperated.
Ok. I will keep asking around since this is a big purchase for me and I need some shoes too.
