About Us

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{Tech} for Travel is a news & review platform for travellers, covering Apps, Gadgets, Smart Luggage and Tech.

From road warriors to weekend getaways, backpacking to family holidays, on a budget to luxury, when you have a passion for travel, the technology you pack and use along the way serves a purpose.

This site provides independent hands-on reviews on tested products alongside news releases for new products as they’re announced.

{Tech} for Travel

At {Tech} for Travel, we are passionate about exploring the intersection of technology and travel, ensuring that every journey is as smooth and enjoyable as possible. From compact gadgets to smart luggage, our mission is to provide travellers with expert insights and reviews that help them make informed decisions.

Whether you’re a frequent flyer, a road trip enthusiast, or a digital nomad, we cover the tech that enhances your adventures, offering practical advice on the latest tools designed to make your travel seamless.

Our commitment to real-life product reviews sets us apart. We don’t just highlight specs—we test travel gadgets in real-world scenarios.

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Whether battling airport security with smart luggage or finding the best noise-cancelling earbuds for long flights, we ensure that each product is thoroughly tried and tested.

This hands-on approach helps us deliver genuine insights so you can trust that our recommendations are based on experience. This makes your travel tech investments worthwhile.

About the Editor {Tech} for Travel

Tom Payne is the creator and editor of {Tech} for Travel. Founded in 2015, {Tech} for Travel is a collaboration of his favourite interests; travel and the technology we rely on as we traverse the globe.

Whether it be the daily commute, a business trip, the annual family holiday or a gap year, Tom ensures {Tech} for Travel provides independent reviews and the latest news on the gadgets that help people travel!

Tom is based in London, UK and spends a significant amount of time travelling in Europe and across North America, often with a backpack full of the latest consumer technology for testing!

BoardingArea Network {Tech} for Travel

In January 2019, {Tech} for Travel joined the BoardingArea network. Randy Petersen founded the BoardingArea network, which unites some of the most knowledgeable and informed bloggers under one banner.

For more than 25 years, we have been providing news, information and advice for frequent flyers. Our goal has always been to provide frequent travelers with the information needed to make the most of their travel.

Randy Petersen, Founder BoardingArea

BoadingArea is for all types of travellers, from frequent fliers to those who take one trip a year. Its focus is on maximising loyalty points and making the most of every trip.

If you are interested in how you travel as much as your destination, then BoardingArea can help elevate your trips.

Work with Us {Tech} for Travel

Visit the contact page for travel tech, luggage and gadgets for reviews, collaborations and trade show meetings.

Further information about {Tech} for Travel can be found on the privacy policy and disclaimer pages.