

#3 The AlphaSmart Neo's biggest selling point for me is also its biggest drawback—no Internet. So, although I need to avoid wasting time reading gossip about the "Real Desperate Housewives of Beverly Hills," I do need to check emails, keep up with my Facebook friends and Tweet. I need a device that gets me on the Internet, but doesn't make it so comfortable that I get sucked in. For this I recommend the iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad, all of which feature another travel necessity: Music!
#4 X-Mini speakers—When you're on the road long term, you need to be able to sing out loud. X-Mini speakers, which plug into your iPod, laptop or MP3 player, give you huge sound in a tiny package.

#5 Moleskin Notebooks—Made for travelers, these notebooks feature built in pockets for holding receipts, tickets, maps, and they come in a variety of sizes and colors. They were Ernest Hemingway's preferred notebook. If they're good enough for Hemingway...



