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\f0\fs22 \cf0 ON CAM: Getting out and seeing the world is something we all want to do at
some point in our lives. Whether it\'92s the Pyramids, the Amazon, the Himalayas or the
Outback, your trip will require some tools and planning. You\'92ll need the simple stuff,
a flashlight, maybe a camp towel, or even some all purpose safety pins, but the right
gadgets can be your best friend on a long trip. Let\'92s take a look at the must haves
for any walkabout.\ VO: It turns out that some of the best tech
from home will also help you out overseas. The iPhone is wildly popular around the world,
and because it uses a SIM card, it can work on any G-S-M network. For those of you not
in the know on mobile phone network standards (that\'92s most of us) G-S-M networks are
the world\'92s most common cell network. That means your iPhone will work in a lot of places.
And the applications alone can be a life saver. Just make sure you swap your regular SIM card
with a local one so you can avoid outrageous service charges.\
If you don\'92t want to spring the 20-30 bucks for a local SIM card, consider using Skype
on your phone. Internet caf\'e9s are still common outside the US, and it\'92s easy to
call any number for just a few cents a minute most of the time.\
Another great option is the iPad, a fantastic replacement for your old travel laptop for
a broad swath of uses. What\'92s great about the iPad too, is it doesn\'92t have to come
out of your bag when going through airport security.\
The iPhone has a pretty great camera, but if you want to make sure you\'92ve got the
BEST shot possible, you can bring along your trusty point and shoot (we\'92ve got a thorough
guide on our site to help you pick which one is right for you). Once you\'92ve got your
camera of choice, take a look at the Eye-Fi SD card. You can zap your photos and videos
straight to\'85 well\'85 anywhere you\'92d like from any wi-fi network. Send snapshots
directly to facebook, flickr, picassa, youtube, anywhere you choose. And Eye-Fi has geotagging
options, so you can easily organize your pictures when you\'92re back from your trip.\
If you\'92re not a polyglot or even bilingual, you should give some serious consideration
to a good electronic translator. Translator books, the ones made of old fashioned paper,
are too slow to be really useful. Franklin makes a nice Global Translator that speaks
400,000 words and 12 languages. It doubles as an MP3 player, voice recorder, world alarm
clock, and currency converter. Can\'92t get much better than that.\
Another essential accessory are good headphones. If you don\'92t mind a little extra bulk,
go with the noise-canceling variety, with our matrix guide of the best of the best.
If you\'92re looking to slim down your baggage, then some in-ear buds might be just the thing.
These often don\'92t have active noise canceling, but can reduce noise quite a bit, just by
fitting well IN your ears. Bose is always an excellent choice in audio, and the IE2
headphones fall right in line with their habit of quality. They\'92re built for comfort,
and of course, being Bose, they sound great too.\
To round out our list, you\'92ll need to power all your gadgets on the go, so a universal
power adapter is a must. The Kensington 33117 International Travel Plug Adapter is a compact
solution, with no parts to lose. All the adapters for over 150 countries are built in to the
device, all you have to do is twist to the plug that you need. Remember, though, this
is a wall adapter, but NOT a transformer, so if there is more voltage coming out of
the wall than you\'92re used to, you can still fry your gear. Be careful.\
TTR Ending: There you go, you\'92re ready to trot the world over, and with such rugged
gear, you can go for the long haul. I\'92m Austin with Top Ten Reviews, where we do the
research so you don\'92t have to.\ \pard\pardeftab720\ri720\sa160
\cf0 YouTube Ending: Did we forget anything? What do YOU think is an absoluty must have
for world travel? Let tell us in the comments. There you go, you\'92re ready to trot the
world over, and with such rugged gear, you can go for the long haul. I\'92m Austin with
Top Ten Reviews, where we do the research so you don\'92t have to.}