Last week I had some fun with the concept of calling people versus email and texting. In fact, smartphones have to be one of the greatest inventions ever for travelers. Case in point, whenever I rent a car I immediately hook up my phone and turn on the GPS. Don’t even get me started on the joys of a Bluetooth equipped vehicle like the Ford Fusion I was assigned on my last trip. Being able to speak my directions, keep my hands on the wheel, and focus on the road is fantastic. If only the airline had a similar way of tracking the luggage that they lost on my way out.
[headline h=”1″]This is an excerpt from my latest contribution to RoadRunner Motorcycle Touring & Travel Magazine[/headline]
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