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When traveling, here are a few tips on what to bring and what to buy when traveling abroad if you want to be technologically prepared.

THE INTERNET:::::::::

best way to obtain the internet just about anywhere and spread it around
is to buy a USB wireless modem in whatever country you visit. Once you
buy the device you have internet anywhere from that computer, then you
can do cool things like surf the web on your 6 hour bus ride to Nairobi and skype the Kenyan countryside with anyone back home. If
you have a mac, it’s real easy to make the signal wireless to share
with anyone around you through internet sharing in system preferences, with mac or pc. Visit this
link for more detailed information. After you leave the country
you bought the device in, it’s always possible to research ways to
unlock the modem and just obtain a sim card in other countries to
continue using the device.
 

EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES:
a good idea for file storage and backups. I would suggest bringing a small USB powered hard drive with a capacity realistic to your usage for larger files such as pictures, movies or your music library. A word of warning about these hard drives, they are fragile and can break without much mistreatment. It is a wise idea to have all your important files backed up in two places in case one of your devices fails. It only takes a short matter of time to back up your files but will cost you in the neighborhood of $500 to have your information recovered.

Buying any type of data storage, you will always find the best deals on Black Friday – that day everything goes on sale after Thanksgiving. Hard drives, memory cards, USB drives – everything is up to 50% off if you find the best deal at the right stores. So stock up if the timing is right.

SPLITTERS:
Bring a USB splitter and a headphone splitter. There’s always a situation where these things come in handy or may even be a necessity.

RCA:

not necessary, but handy. For this trip, I brought a 1/4″ (headphones jack) to rca cable and connections to hook up the video feed on my computer. I’ve use both every month on this trip for ministry and for leisure. It’s worth the 2″ of space it will take in your bag.
 
ADAPTERS AND EXTENSION CORDS:
Adapters for the countries you visit may be a given, but consider also bringing any of the following: an extension cord, a power strip, a three prong to two prong adapter, and the like. It’s comes in quite handy to extend and/or split the power outlet, especially when only one is available. Having US power strips and extension cords makes it easier to share with your American traveling companions.