These days most travelers want to be able to get online regularly while traveling. Whether you need to check email, get directions, look up restaurant reviews, upload photos, or stay in touch with people back home, a reliable Internet connection matters. Wireless Internet is now widely available in most parts of the world, but there are still plenty of situations where it can be tricky to connect. Weak hotel WiFi, per-device login restrictions, and unsecured public networks are problems we run into regularly. 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, which means he tends to be the one evaluating and testing the tech side of things. Over the years we have tested a range of travel routers from multiple brands, and… Read the rest
Archives for February 2015
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