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Traveling is one of the most exciting things that we can do in today’s world.  There are, however, many things that can add stress to your trip planning and travel process.  Here are fourteen must have gadgets to put the ease back in traveling.

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1. Spy Hat Camera

This tool can be a great way to not only capture everything you do while traveling, but to do it secretly as well! (Details & Reviews)

2. QR Smart Tags

The perfect way to insure that if a bag is lost, it can be traced back and returned to you. These smart tags are waterproof and weatherproof and can be scanned by any smart phone. This affordable accessory is a must! (Details & Reviews)

3. Go Girl

Although we can’t say we recommend this product, we can say this is definitly one of the craziest gadgets that we have ever come across and is certainly worth looking at for the price! (Details & Reviews)

4. Travel Pillow

Although international travel is frequently equated with luxury, you never know when you will find yourself on a bumpy aircraft or uncomfortable train. This plush pillow was the British invention of the year in 2013. (Details & Reviews)

5. International Power Outlet Converter

What many travelers forget when they are embarking on their first international trip is that even the simplest of things are not all created equal. In fact the outlets throughout the world can vary by country or by region. This outlet converter works in over 150 countries, including the US, Canada, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, China, and Japan. (Details & Reviews)

6. Phone Battery Backup

These days, a traveler’s worst nightmare can be getting caught with a dead phone. Just plug this battery backup into your phone, and it charges back up when an outlet is nowhere in sight. (Details & Reviews)

7. Wine Skin

With airline policies forbidding travelers from bringing beverages on the plane, a wine skin allows you to be sure that fine bottle of wine stays safe in your checked luggage for the duration of the trip. (Details & Reviews)

8. Portable Digital Luggage Scale

One of the best ways to save money while traveling is to eliminate unnecessary expenses, and one of the most common for international travelers is the additional fines for heavy baggage. This lightweight, portable scale can help you pack accordingly and avoid those unwanted fees. (Details & Reviews)

9. Portable Hotspot

You never know what the wireless internet and cellular reception will be like, but with this portable gadget your worries will be gone. Connect to the internet from anywhere regardless of reception with thisportable Wifi hotspot. (Details & Reviews)

10. Anti-Theft Card Holders

As technology improves, crime grows. These card holders are the perfect way to protect personal information stored in your passport and credit cards from RFID enables thieves. (Details & Reviews)

11. iPad Hanger

When traveling with kids, it is no secret that keeping them entertained on long trips can be a challenged. This iPad hanger can turn almost any seatback into a miniature movie theater and entertain the kids for hours! (Details & Reviews)

12. Portable Waterproof Speaker

Wherever you find yourself traveling, this speaker allows you to take fantastic sound quality with you. Through water, wind, ice or snow, this portable speaker is ready to brave it all with you. (Details & Reviews)

13. Luggage Lock

This TSA approved lock for your luggage can take a lot of worry out of traveling. Depending on your method of travel, bags can be left unattended for long periods of time, however a lock can deter thieves of all kinds from trying to run off with your valuables. (Details & Reviews)

14. Solar Charging Travel Backpack

Every traveler needs a good backpack to keep with them for those long flights and train rides. Why not have one that happens to be solar powered and can also charge all of your electronics? (Details & Reviews)

Let us know what your favorite travel gadget is!  Post a link to it in the comments section below.

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