If you want one pick: in 2026 our recommendation for most travelers is the GL.iNet Beryl 7. It supports WiFi 7, runs WireGuard VPN connections at up to 1,100 Mbps, takes USB-C power from any phone charger or power bank, and is small enough to disappear into a packing cube. As travel writers and photographers who have been managing our work on the road since 2010, staying connected is a big part of what we do. Laurence has a background in computer science and software engineering, so he tends to be the one evaluating and testing the tech side of things. We have used travel routers from multiple brands over the years, and in this guide we share what we have learned and which ones we currently recommend. The article covers our full set of picks across price ranges and use cases, explains what a travel router actually does (and… Read the rest
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Visiting Los Osos California
Los Osos is a peaceful bayside community that is home to a number of outdoor activities along Central California’s coast. Los Osos is conveniently located just off scenic Highway 1, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, and makes a good stop on both a Pacific Coast Highway trip, or a longer California road trip. Located just south of beautiful Morro Bay and its famous giant rock landmark, Los Osos lies along Estero Bay and is the gateway to Montaña de Oro State Park, one of the most beautiful oceanside parks in California. If you enjoy hiking, water activities, bird watching, and other outdoor adventures, this lovely area of Central California is the perfect place for a weekend nature break. Ethan and I were very excited to be invited to spent a day and a half in Los Osos exploring the lovely parks, estuaries, nature preserves, and bays surrounding this… Read the rest