tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927875188625112171.post3973334262384716828..comments2010-02-28T09:17:02.769-08:00Scott Deanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02460270113905686634noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927875188625112171.post-9431767026269112652010-02-28T09:17:02.769-08:002010-02-28T09:17:02.769-08:00We definitely agree that there is a time and a place for iPods and music devices. And we are completely immersed in this techno crazy world where our phones never detach from our hip, but simply be aware of the risks that come with carrying these. When Krystin and I travel we already have a point and shoot camera, digital SLR, video camera, extra batteries for each one, memory cards for each, chargers for each, and an electronic converter. I don&#39;t think we could stomach anything else.<br />Each traveler must make their own decisions on what to take and what they can live without. <br />It might be worth looking into personal item insurance. I have $10,000 worth on my camera gear and computers and it only cost about $125 a year which covers, loss, theft and/or breakage.Scott Deanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02460270113905686634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927875188625112171.post-67984192040180370712010-02-17T18:12:55.379-08:002010-02-17T18:12:55.379-08:00Completely agree that there are much better things to do than update your facebook status. But what about music for those long train rides? Looking silently out the window is only entertaining for so long. I feel like I&#39;m in a movie when my music is on and I stare out a window haha! Using skype to save money when you call home? Saving the fees that many hostels charge to use their internet and using the iPhone/touch instead? Using your iPod as an alarm clock? You can store pertinent guidebook info on there instead of lugging around a physical book. Journal on it. <br /><br /> I think there&#39;s something to be said for technology, but some people need to learn WHEN to use it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com