{"id":102933,"date":"2020-01-23T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-23T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/tech-to-take-on-your-travels\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:54:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:54:51","slug":"tech-to-take-on-your-travels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/tech-to-take-on-your-travels\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech to Take on Your Travels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[Updated: January 2020]<\/p>\n<p>In today\u2019s fast-paced and entertainment-heavy world, it\u2019s impossible to disconnect and really let go of our all-important tech when we travel. So why not embrace it? Travel gadgets are part of the holiday experience.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a list of the absolutely necessary tech to travel with to make the most of your vacation and have the trip of a lifetime.<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-67104 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Handy_Blog_Phone.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/h3>\n<h2>The Tech to Power Your Tech<\/h2>\n<p>It would be the worst feeling to arrive at the Great Wall in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-china\">China<\/a>, Eiffel Tower in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-paris\">Paris<\/a> or even the Taj Mahal as your phone or camera dies. Take a battery pack or portable charger with you on your travels, and keep that tech charged! Although you can find these useful instruments everywhere, they\u2019re never to be seen when you really need one. So buy one while you\u2019re still at home and make sure it\u2019s fully-charged \u2013 ready to recharge. Plus, there are so many cute and different travel accessories, so grab one that doesn\u2019t attract any sticky-fingers.<\/p>\n<h2>The Tech You Won\u2019t Regret<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-66823\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Headphones_2.jpg\" alt=\"tech travel headphones\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s bound to be airport stopovers and tons of time spent waiting for trains and taxis, so make sure you\u2019ve got a great playlist and an even better pair of headphones. If you can get your hands on a noise-cancelling set \u2013 do it. From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digicape.co.za\/beats\">Beats<\/a> to <a href=\"http:\/\/soundimports.co.za\/#\/noisecancelling-headphones\">Bose<\/a>, a lot of brands offer excellent quality noise-cancelling headphones. Invest, and you may manage to get some sleep on the plane. These travel gadgets help you avoid unwanted small-talk and for adding a background soundtrack to each part of your journey.<\/p>\n<h2>Tech to Make Everything Look Better<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-66825\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Phone_Lens_ollo.jpg\" alt=\"travel tech Olloclip lens\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t spend your holiday on your phone, but if you\u2019re going to \u2013 you better take some fantastic photos. It\u2019s also hard to lug around a massive camera unless you\u2019re a professional and used to the extra weight. Do yourself a favour and get a small <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cameraland.co.za\/search\/?form_key=NZ9XkVyIxsfdqRJ7&amp;q=olloclip\">phone-camera lens<\/a> that you can put on quickly to make your photos and selfies look great! Travel accessories like this will make taking photos effortless. And if you really want to splurge and own an iPhone 8 \u2013 get the entire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cameraland.co.za\/olloclip-filmers-kit\">Olloclip filmer\u2019s kit<\/a>. While you\u2019re at it, pick up one of those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takealot.com\/joby-gorillapod-1k-stand\/PLID48299223?gclid=Cj0KCQjwkpfWBRDZARIsAAfeXao4DrEghDiBseED5YonqGkpNHHZOwWP9Ge7IvskLhth0pFtfd8GAGIaArxVEALw_wcB\">collapsible mini tripods<\/a> \u2013 it\u2019s a nifty way to capture more and make holiday-memories look as amazing as they are.<\/p>\n<h2>Tech That Keeps Giving<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"tech, travel, kindle\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-67050\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kindle-PaperWhite-2.png\" alt=\"tech, travel, kindle - travel gadgets\" width=\"800\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Although this may seem obvious, your luggage will be lighter with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takealot.com\/computers\/e-readers-and-kindles-27212?sort=BestSelling+Descending&amp;filter=Available:true\">kindle<\/a> or tablet. It\u2019s the perfect way to take along all your favourite books and make the layovers go by a bit quicker. You can also load guide books about your destination and download PDF maps to have on hand.<\/p>\n<h2>Tech That Tracks<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-66818\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Fitbit.jpg\" alt=\"travel tech Fitbit watch - travel gadgets\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Obsessed with seeing how far your feet have gone? It adds an element of excitement to know how much you\u2019re walking and how much exercise you get to do away from home. So if you\u2019re planning to walk museums and galleries, take your Fitbit or Apple Watch along. If it\u2019s a beach getaway, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/promotions-specials\/holiday-packages\">book one here<\/a>, leave your travel gadgets at home and work on making that watch strap tan-line disappear.<\/p>\n<h2>The Absolute Essential Tech<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to keep all your devices alive, make sure you pack a multi-plug that\u2019s guaranteed to get you power. Check your destination\u2019s plug type before you leave, and you could save yourself a lot of time and money. There\u2019s no fun in having to use your spending money on a travel accessory that\u2019ll only be used for a ten-day trip.<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-66824\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Multiplugs.jpg\" alt=\"travel tech multi-plug map - travel gadgets\" width=\"800\" height=\"394\" \/><\/h3>\n<h2>The Tech You Should\u2019ve Left at Home<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, when on holiday your phone should be the first thing turned off and put away, but when it holds <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\">Google Maps<\/a>, various translators, calculator and access to all your social accounts \u2013 how does one let go?<\/p>\n<p>Why not keep it on airplane mode? Download the maps, get lost in the country\u2019s language and set aside some time each day to share your favourite photos. That way, you give yourself a break while keeping your most useful travel gadget on you.<\/p>\n<h2>Tech to Start a Party<\/h2>\n<p>Start a party wherever you are with a mini Bluetooth speaker. They\u2019re super easy to pack and rather durable. It\u2019s also the perfect way to create a \u2018vibe\u2019 wherever you are and show off some local beats in a new place.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-66816\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bluetooth_Speaker.jpg\" alt=\"speaker travel tech - travel gadgets\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What tech can\u2019t you travel without? We\u2019d love to hear about the must-have travel gadgets you take everywhere you go.<\/p>\n<p>Also, if you\u2019re travelling with your precious and pricey tech, you should take a look at some of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/products-services\/overview\">insurance offers.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Feeling inspired to book your next trip? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/\">Check out amazing prices on flights.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/sign-up\">Subscribe to our newsletter<\/a> for exciting holiday specials to exciting destinations around the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Disclaimer!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i>All information on this blog page was correct at the time of publishing and may change at any time without prior notice. Travelstart will not be held liable for loss or inconvenience resulting from the use of out-dated or incorrectly noted information.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[Updated: January 2020] In today\u2019s fast-paced and entertainment-heavy world, it\u2019s impossible to disconnect and really let go of our all-important tech when we travel. So why not embrace it? Travel gadgets are part of the holiday experience. Here\u2019s a list of the absolutely necessary tech to travel with to make the most of your vacation and have the trip of a lifetime. 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