VIRTUAL: Travel Smart: Essential Tech Tips for Safe and Smooth Travel! Online
Ready to hit the road or take to the skies? Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a bucket-list adventure, technology can be your best travel companion—if you know how to use it! In this fun and informative session, we’ll explore the must-know tech tips that help you stay safe, organized, and stress-free on your journey.
From booking flights and navigating airports to finding your hotel and staying in touch with loved ones, you’ll learn how to make travel easier using your smartphone, tablet, or computer. We'll also cover essential safety tips, like avoiding scams, protecting your personal information, and what to do if your phone gets lost while traveling.
Perfect for beginners and experienced travelers alike—come with your questions and leave feeling more confident and prepared for your next trip!
- Date:
- Tuesday, April 15, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Audience:
- Adult
- Categories:
- Technology
Class Outline:
I. Welcome & Introduction (5 minutes)
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Brief overview of today’s class
II. Pre-Trip Planning with Tech (15 minutes)
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Booking flights, hotels, and activities safely online
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Trusted travel sites (Expedia, Booking.com, Google Flights)
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Reading reviews (TripAdvisor, Yelp)
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Using digital wallets and apps to store travel documents
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Apple Wallet / Google Wallet
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PDF backups of ID, reservations
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III. Essential Travel Apps (10 minutes)
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Navigation: Google Maps, Waze
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Weather: The Weather Channel, AccuWeather
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Language: Google Translate, offline phrasebooks
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Transportation: Uber, Lyft, local transit apps
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Communication: WhatsApp, FaceTime, Zoom
IV. Staying Safe While Traveling (10 minutes)
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Avoiding scams and fake Wi-Fi hotspots
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Using a VPN for secure browsing (basic overview)
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Setting up “Find My iPhone” / “Find My Device”
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Keeping devices charged: portable chargers & adapters
V. Staying Connected (5 minutes)
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Using international plans or local SIM cards
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Offline maps and downloads for low-signal areas
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Staying in touch with family (text, video, check-ins)
VI. Managing Photos & Memories (5 minutes)
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Taking better travel photos
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Backing up your pictures to the cloud
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Sharing photos safely
VII. What If Something Goes Wrong? (5 minutes)
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Lost phone: how to track and lock it remotely
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Backup plans: printed copies, emergency contacts
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Using hotel/business center computers safely
VIII. Q&A and Hands-On Help (5 minutes)
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Open for questions
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Offer one-on-one tech support
Mark Glisson, Assistant Director