Chances are you’ve used a SmartGate to hasten your passage through immigration and customs when coming back into Australia. Wouldn’t it be great if you could get into other countries faster via a similar method? A new initiative announced by the federal government is looking to make such an arrangement with the United States, but odds are if it does eventuate, you won’t be able to take advantage of it.
Maybe you care about the environment, or maybe you’re just a total hipster. Or maybe you just want to look cool while enjoying your morning coffee. Whatever your motivation, Cuppow, a lid that will turn your jars into a travel mugs, helps you drink on the go.
Lately, a lot of energy has been put into coming up with unconventional ways to use shipping containers. Funny, that. The latest comes from a British company called Snoozebox whose modular, portable, two-tier hotel can be set up in just 48 hours.
Air travel is miserable. You’re herded, shouted at, hemmed in, and — if lucky — placated with sugared water and the cheapest feed available in mass quantities. Even the corn syrup that once “honey-roasted” your peanuts is too exotic for airborne enjoyment these days.
While you might not have room in your driveway for a full-on mobile home, you can pack a lot of the features into your regular-sized car. If you’re a serious camper or road warrior, the SwissRoomBox, a household unit that folds into the trunk of your vehicle, will serve all your needs.