Travel Tip Tuesday: Surge Protectors are your Friend

It's a good idea to invest in a small, lightweight surge protector with a decent length cord for travel.  Not only can this make it possible for you to sit further away from an outlet while charging items, it may be the only way you'll get to charge multiple items at once.

I bet if all of the outlets were taken at a gate at the airport and you had a surge protector, you might even be able to convince someone to share the outlet with you.

Having a good surge protector with an extended cord has made it possible for Kris and me to charge our camera batteries or laptops concurrently...very important for the longevity of our marriage.

If you don't already have one, this is a decent one from The Container Store.  I like that one of the outlets is on the back.  This is where you could charge something with a large base that might otherwise block the other plug.

Belkin has a good surge protector with USB ports on the side, but it doesn't have a cord.

If you have a lot of devices, the Chargepod might be a great option for you.

Travel Tip Tuesday: Know Your Credit Card Benefits

Before you buy trip insurance and rental car insurance, check the benefits of your credit card.

 Most people don't realize that most credit cards already come with the benefit of travel insurance, trip cancellation, lost baggage, rental car insurance, and more.

 Knowing the benefits of your credit card could save you lots of money and could help you pick which credit card to use.

This infographic could also help explain some fuzzy items.

Adventurer McCoy Avatar

I have an amazing former student who is an incredible artist.

She's made me a custom avatar that I ADORE!  I love it.  It's grand and gives me chills.

Introducing the updated Adventurer McCoy and Skitler, her trusty fennec fox:

She delighted me so much, that my husband helped me build a website inspired by her.

And, truth be told, I'm quite fond of her first Adventurer McCoy too.  I'll throw her in here for good measure.

You are one talented lady Hari Fox!