BLOC'S Autumn Travel Picks
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Check out some of our favourite travel apps, accessories and games to keep you occupied on those long and boring journeys...
BioLite FirePit
Enjoy the warmth and crackle of an open fire without the eye-stinging smoke.
The latest innovation from BioLite combines a firepit with roaring 10,400 mAh Li-Ion powered fan that keeps the party glowing for up to 24hrs (if you keep adding wood).
It can also charge your smartphone, with an added Bluetooth app, so you can control the size of your flames remotely. Just, because. Cost: From
£219 // www.bioliteenergy.com
Night Sky
Quickly identify stars, planets, constellations, and even satellites above you by simply holding your phone to the sky and using the free Night Sky app.
Whether you’re trying to find a constellation or the International Space Station, Night Sky will show them to you and more. Perfect for finishing up a romantic dinner with some casual stargazing, but you’ll actually know what you’re looking at.
Cost: Free // iOS
Nikon Coolpix W100
Waterproof and shockproof, this powerful 13.2MP camera takes impressive high-quality photos and Full HD 1080p video with ease - even when snapped by the shakiest of little hands.
Built for kids with fun editing tools to add make-up and cool cartoon effects, there is also the ability to switch the menu from child-friendly to adult mode, so everyone in the family can use it on your next trip.
Cost: From £129.00
Segway Drift W1
Segway has unleashed a compliment to their famous stand-up scooters.
The new wheels weigh about 15 pounds combined and hit a top speed of 7.5 miles per hour, the company says. A single charge will get you about 45 minutes of ride time, depending “on riding style and terrain,”.
Plus, they’re small enough to fit in your backpack.
Cost: From $399 // www.segway.com
Bellroy Travel Wallet
At just 97mm x 150mm, the Travel Wallet from Bellroy is your back pockets new best friend.
Available in a selection of premium and environmentally certified leathers, this tiny wallet can carry upto 10 cards (with built in RFID protection), cash, plus a dedicated pouch for your passport and tickets.
Oh, it also comes with a travel pen to make filling out those landing visas a little easier too.
Cost: From £89
Datally Data Manager
Never get stung for going over your data allowance abroad again.
From the clever-cloggs at Google comes Datally, a mobile data manager that will help you monitor, save, and gain control of your mobile data.
Through tracking and controlling app data usage, with added built-in Wi-Fi finder to help you discover great Wi-Fi networks nearby, you save more data and get the most out of your phone without being scared of next month’s bill.
Cost: FREE // Android
Bloc Gatwick
Bloc is a short-stay hotel designed to give you the very best of everything needed to sleep, shower and step out fresh into a new day, right in the heart of the action.
It's short-term staying designed around you. Lightspeed wifi, to keep you connected when you’re on. High-powered showers, sound-proof walls and big, comfy beds for when you’re not.
It’s everything you need, and none of what you don’t. No bells, no whistles, just pure rest and relaxation. And even better, it’s right at the centre of the action, so you can step right out into it when morning comes, and step right back in when the day is done.
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