The key with gadgets is knowing which ones to leave behind. I’m a weight reduction specialist and try to travel with a 12-13 kg backpack. On my recent month long travel writing trip to Indonesia, I decided to trust the internet infrastructure of a 3rd wolrld country and use internet cafes instead of bringing my own laptop. In some places, this was the only and easiest option. I wrote more about the pitfalls of blogging from the road here:

http://www.thetraveltart.com/travel-blogger-for-hire-pitfalls-on-travel-writing-from-the-road/

However, my favourite all time travel gadget is not a still or video camera – it’s the Remote Controlled Fart Machine. I wrote a post about it and the implications of using it a while ago, but it’s still relevant!

http://www.thetraveltart.com/fart-machine/