App of the Week: Umano

Umano

My cousin Arty turned me on to this app that’s available for free on iPhone and Android. It’s for busy people who like to get their news but don’t want to take the time to read it. The app takes insightful content found online and has professional voice actors tell the story. It’s a cross [...]

Product of the Week: Ollo Clip

Ollo Clip Macro Lens

By Natalie DiScala Last week, I attended the LA Times Travel Show and got to meet lots of great people in the travel industry and was introduced to a variety of fun new products. One of my favourites: The Ollo Clip. What is it? The Ollo Clip is a small three-in-one lens that easily snaps [...]

App of the Week: Park.IT

Park.It

Don’t you hate it when you get a ticket for parking in a spot you thought was legal? This happened to me once when I ran into get a Double-Double from IN-N-OUT near LAX and found an $88 ticket on my windshield (story). Ugh… Talk about an expensive burger! A couple of brainiacs from San [...]

App of the Week: RoadNinja

RoadNinja

RoadNinja is billed as the ultimate interstate travel app since it supposedly helps you find great savings on food, lodging and attractions at upcoming exits. Travelers can tap the promotions icon to learn about specials and savings, and access twitter feeds from all chains within a three mile radius. You can also snap photos and [...]

Travel App of the Week: Next Flight

Next Flight iPhone App

If you’ve ever missed a flight and needed to book a seat quickly, or just wanted to see if you could catch an earlier flight, then this app is for you. Next Flight provides you with a list of available flights (from all airline carriers) for the current day and the two following days. Once [...]

App of the Week: FlightTrack Pro

FlightTrack Pro

This app, designed for both iPhone, iPad, and Android, gives you everything you need to manage your flights in real-time. With over 3,000 airports listed and 1,400 airlines available it’s the most comprehensive way to monitor your flights. It even has an offline mode for in-flight use. $9.99

App of the Week: FlightBoard

FlightBoard App

One of my favorite airport pastimes is looking up at the departure board. With FlightBoard you can turn your iPhone, iPad or Android into the Arrivals and Departures board for any airport in the world! Just select your favorite airport and get arrivals and departures in real-time. The best part about the app is they [...]

App of the Week: Urgent Care app

Urgent Care App

Being sick is a scary thing, especially if you are traveling and away from home. For those that need a medical consultation but can’t get a hold of their doctor they can now turn to the Urgent Care app. This unique app combines one-touch access to a nurse for advice 24 hours a day, 7 [...]