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Staying In Touch on the Road

With the proliferation of internet cafes and cellular coverage in recent years, being completely out of touch while traveling takes some effort (which is unfortunate, I think, but that’s a subject for another post). My thoughts about electronic tethers aside, communication options for travelers have never been better — and used correctly, they can certainly help you travel smarter. While this is by no means an exhaustive list (there’s a good chance some game-changing technology will emerge before you finish reading this sentence), here’s an rundown of your options for phoning home.
Local Prepaid Cell Phone
It’s pretty simple: buy a cheap [...]