[Travelandtourism] Traveling Light

[cheryl echevarria]

Trevor thank you,
 
May I ask that when you post any link, that you make sure that the whole link works. The reason is that part of the link isn't underlined.
 
The best way to post this if you know how to post short urls that would be great, that is a program that takes a long URL and shortens it.
 
Cheryl
 
 


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> From: tattenberg at gmail.com
> To: travelandtourism at nfbnet.org
> Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 13:31:38 -0800
> Subject: [Travelandtourism] Traveling Light
> 
> Hi T&T gang,
> 
> I wanted to share an article that talks about low tech travel, obviously
> intended for fully sighted individuals.
> 
> http://www.lonelyplanet.com/themes/gear-and-tech/how-to-go-off-the-grid-when
> -you-travel/?affil=EML_EDITORIALNEWS_53
> 
> Over the past couple of years I’ve gotten quite used to carrying my laptop
> and cell phone with me when I travel. The IPhone I purchased in 2012 has
> been very convenient, allowing me to find  restaurants and other businesses
> I would otherwise need another person just to know about. Now a days I am
> worried that I’ve become too attached to these items. Would I be able to
> function properly without these items? Obviously I would be asking more
> questions to actual people. 
> 
> An additional fact is I cannot use regular maps, and I cannot at this time
> expect to barge into an internet café and use any old computer if I want to
> get on line—not that I should need to while on a relaxing voyage. Also I
> will “need” reading materials, and this will mean a bulky Braille book—maybe
> one—and probably some device to carry and play audio files, text files  or
> the like. All electronics need either a battery supply or adapters for
> recharging, and probably a converter for local power outlets. This has
> always been an issue for me when traveling for more than a few days.
> 
>                 Indeed there seems to be some unique constraints on a blind
> person’s ability to go off the grid as it were. It’s nice to see that tools
> are getting smaller and more integrated, but this seems to be coinciding
> with a rise in demand for digital traveling companions.
> 
> But I fancy the thought of putting all this stuff behind me for a while, and
> maybe go unplugged somehow for an extensive period of time. Outside of a
> camping trip perhaps, it is a little difficult to picture it. It seems like
> a good idea for one to anticipate not being able to access these modern
> conveniences while on the road. What’s the backup plan? Of course I’m kind
> of talking about solo travel.
> 
> I suppose I don’t have a real question in this message; just some thoughts
> for you savvy travelers that might be of interest.
> 
> Be well,
> 
> Trevor A         
> 
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