Traveling, Kids, Electronics
Here is something people do not get enough attention to while preparing for travel…
We are family of 5: 2 adults, 1 teenager, 2 kids ages 7, 10,….so we carry
2 laptops (sometimes 3)
2 iPads,
3 mobile phones
This is something worth a lot of money, and something that needs to prepare for traveling mode, pay attention how to manage all this
Fully charge all devices before you leave
Seems obvious, but in the stressed-out mayhem that can reign before you go on a trip with your kids, it can be easy to forget charging your devices. Plug them in, and pack them fully-charged. You might still run out of battery power along the way, but at least you're as prepared as you can be. I know from experience that kids can really use up a lot of battery power if you experience a flight delay, or if you're on a long-haul flight
Bring your cables with you - in your hand luggage
While it's usually pretty easy to remember our actual devices, is can be easy to forget the cables that go with those devices: bring them all, and keep them close. You might need them to recharge your phone or tablet during your trip, for example, if you get stuck at an airport because of a flight delay.
While it's usually pretty easy to remember our actual devices, is can be easy to forget the cables that go with those devices: bring them all, and keep them close. You might need them to recharge your phone or tablet during your trip, for example, if you get stuck at an airport because of a flight delay.
My tip: Cable organizer kit/cable bag- as there are many cable organizers on the market. You can always find a small pouch which will be the cable pouch.
Check for data plan
Most people know about this these days, but it is still good to think about ahead of time. Check with your provider how much it will cost you to use mobile data when you're traveling, just so you don't end up with an astronomical bill when you return home. Use wifi when possible (it's available for free in so many places these days, including many hotels, airports and restaurants), and also make sure you've turned off any automatic updates on your device that might cost you.
Most people know about this these days, but it is still good to think about ahead of time. Check with your provider how much it will cost you to use mobile data when you're traveling, just so you don't end up with an astronomical bill when you return home. Use wifi when possible (it's available for free in so many places these days, including many hotels, airports and restaurants), and also make sure you've turned off any automatic updates on your device that might cost you.
My Tip: buy local SIM card with data plan wherever you go, it would be the cheapest way, and as you don’t always get free WiFi especially when you are on the road…it is very helpful to have a connection when using maps and such..
Bring converters and adapters
every country has different socket,,,Bring power converters or adapters in order to plug in all your various devices. We travel with several, and two of them allow for USB-charging as well.
every country has different socket,,,Bring power converters or adapters in order to plug in all your various devices. We travel with several, and two of them allow for USB-charging as well.
My tip: If you didn’t find any while preparing, you can find one in every airport.
Bring a power strip
many people fall in this one !. Bring a power strip so that you can recharge several devices at once, using just one outlet. This can even be useful at airports:
many people fall in this one !. Bring a power strip so that you can recharge several devices at once, using just one outlet. This can even be useful at airports:
Imagine yourself getting to your hotel room, while you find only one socket and you need to recharge 7 devices…
Get a good cover for your device
It's an unfortunate reality that things you pack in your hand luggage might get squashed on a flight. Whether your bag goes in the overhead compartment, or under the seat in front of you, that bag might very well get flattened, crushed, and otherwise mauled. A good cover will protect your phone, tablet, laptop, or e-reader from damage.
It's an unfortunate reality that things you pack in your hand luggage might get squashed on a flight. Whether your bag goes in the overhead compartment, or under the seat in front of you, that bag might very well get flattened, crushed, and otherwise mauled. A good cover will protect your phone, tablet, laptop, or e-reader from damage.
Be ready to unpack your devices at security
When you go through security at the airport, you will usually be asked to remove any "large" electronic devices from your bag. In my experience, this always includes laptops, usually includes tablets, and sometimes includes cell-phones as well. The devices are then sent through the x-ray machine separately from the rest of your hand-luggage. Just be ready to remove them all, and keep them readily accessible in your bag. A backpack or bag with a separate compartment for your laptop or tablet can really help speed up the process of security. It also helps keep your device safe, so it's a win-win.
When you go through security at the airport, you will usually be asked to remove any "large" electronic devices from your bag. In my experience, this always includes laptops, usually includes tablets, and sometimes includes cell-phones as well. The devices are then sent through the x-ray machine separately from the rest of your hand-luggage. Just be ready to remove them all, and keep them readily accessible in your bag. A backpack or bag with a separate compartment for your laptop or tablet can really help speed up the process of security. It also helps keep your device safe, so it's a win-win.
A portable charger for your phone
Traveling with cell-phones and other electronics means you are always looking for places to recharge those devices.
Traveling with cell-phones and other electronics means you are always looking for places to recharge those devices.
Rules
Agreed rules for "screen time" for the kids during the holiday can make it easier for everyone, and prevent fights. On the other hand, just remember that being on transit, airports or trains, is not regular time, for some kids, especially on their first trip, it can be stressful times, unfamiliar zone… and it might be easier for everyone, to break the rules
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