About Matt Long
Who am I? I am a typical Gen-Xer and recovering cubicle-dweller who has a passion for all things travel. My site brings a unique perspective that is hard to find online. I am not a backpacker, nor am I...
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Five Fun Apps to Help Pass the Time
Posted on April 3, 2013 | 6 CommentsI’ve written a lot about travel apps on LandLopers. Travel apps to help you do everything from keep track of your flights to tell you how much you’re spending overseas. What I haven’t done before is share some fun apps I use when I travel,... -
Five Great Apps for Travel Money and Financial Management
Posted on January 1, 2013 | 8 Comments1. Trail Wallet – I know I tend to lose track of how much money I spend while on vacation and I’m sure you all do as well. That’s why I like this new app designed by and for people who love to travel.... -
Five Must Have Apps for Instagram and Mobile Photography
Posted on October 17, 2012 | 12 CommentsWith each new generation of iPhone, the quality of mobile photography only gets better. Today’s smart phones can now take photos that rival even the best DSLR cameras on the market – in the right hands of course. Just because you own a smart phone... -
Five Worst Travel Apps
Posted on August 28, 2012 | 8 CommentsI love apps, especially ones that help in my travel experience. However, although I’ve found a lot of great apps I have also found some complete duds. Here are some of the worst travel apps I’ve discovered – what are some of yours? 1. iWasHere... -
Five Apps I Always Use When I Travel
Posted on July 5, 2012 | 8 CommentsLike millions of other travelers, I am absolutely addicted to my mobile devices. Not only are they always firmly attached to my hand, but they’ve also transformed my travel experience. A lot of people ask about my favorite apps so I put together this... -
Top Five Travel Apps For Jet-Setters
Posted on April 9, 2012 | 3 CommentsUnless you’re a die hard fan of avoiding planes, most of us have to board at least one plane (and usually many more) when we travel. Unfortunately, the modern flying experience isn’t usually convenient or all that fun, but there are several apps out there... -
Top Five Travel Apps for the Business Traveler
Posted on February 27, 2012 | 4 Comments1. TripIt – If you really want to maximize your time and money while traveling, then you have to be organized. Before finding TripIt, I used to print out all of my various confirmation emails and staple them inside a manila folder. I know, so 1998,... -
Top Five Apps for Travel Photography
Posted on February 6, 2012 | 6 CommentsIn just a few years phones have been transformed from mere communication tools to interactive devices that now can take phenomenal photos. With this newfound ability to produce high quality travel snaps have also come a bevy of apps to help you transform that humdrum... -
New Zealand Travel Apps
Posted on January 19, 2012 | 2 CommentsMobile technology has quickly transformed the way we do almost everything, including travel. There are many apps that are designed to help us learn about and navigate through new travel destinations, but they can be sometimes hard to find. To help your search for great... -
Five Great Mobile Apps for Sustainable and Do-Good Travel
Posted on November 30, 2011 | 4 CommentsSustainable and responsible travel are more than just buzz words, they’re important ways to enjoy the travel experience while not impacting the destination in a negative way. I’m no eco-warrior though, I tend to instead make decisions that benefit the local community I’m visiting. There... -
Top Five Luxury Travel iPhone Apps
Posted on November 16, 2011 | 6 CommentsWhile it’s not a travel style for everyone, luxury travel is definitely a great way to see the world. If your pocket book can allow for it, there’s nothing better than flying first class, staying in a suite at the best hotels or dining at... -
Top Five iPad and iPhone Apps for Holiday Travel
Posted on October 24, 2011 | 5 CommentsHoliday travel can be stressful, whether you find yourself on the interstate or navigating international airports. Instead of hitting the airport bar or screaming at the kids in the backseat of the car, use these apps to help ease some of the hassle that is... -
Top Five iPad and iPhone Travel Food Apps
Posted on September 21, 2011 | 4 CommentsFood is arguably one of the most important aspects of any travel experience. Not only is it a necessity, but the regional differences teach us more about a country and its people than any book or tour could ever hope to. It just makes sense... -
Five Must Have iPad Travel Apps for Long Flights
Posted on July 28, 2011 | 5 CommentsLet’s be honest, long flights can be hell. You’re trapped there with a few hundred strangers, many of whom may or may not own deodorant, and taking your mind off of the experience can be a challenge. Fortunately, we live in an age where boredom... -
Top Five iPhone City Guide Travel Apps
Posted on June 27, 2011 | 6 CommentsEven though getting to your travel destination may be half the fun, the real trip doesn’t begin until you’ve checked into your hotel and are ready to explore. Many of us are urban travelers, and there are thousands of iPhone apps designed to help us... -
Top iPad Travel Apps for Summer Road Trips
Posted on May 17, 2011 | 1 CommentHere in the United States, Memorial Day is almost upon us, and with it the official start of summer. Millions of Americans will take to the highways headed on a much anticipated vacation, whether it be to the great National Parks of the Western states,... -
New iPad App for the Travel Dreamer – National Geographic 50 Places of a Lifetime
Posted on May 16, 2011 | No CommentsIn my original post featuring the top iPad Travel Planning Apps, I emphasized the importance of apps that inspire and bring to life new destinations that may be completely unfamiliar to the reader. Little did I realize that the minds over at National Geographic were... -
How to Customize Your iPad for Travel
Posted on April 27, 2011 | 13 CommentsIf you’re one of the millions who bought the iPad or iPad2, no doubt you love the functionality the tablet provides. You’re probably also baffled by the thousands of apps available and may not have even progressed beyond downloading Angry Birds. With a few simple... -
Top Five Travel Planning iPad Apps
Posted on April 18, 2011 | 10 CommentsBefore even considering which hotel, airline or sights you want to see, you first need to be inspired. Daydreaming about travel isn’t just my favorite pastime, most people spend at least a few moments each day thinking wistfully either about vacations of years past, or... -
Five Best European Travel iPhone Apps
Posted on February 24, 2011 | 7 CommentsEurope is one of the top travel destinations in the world, and with good reason. History, culture, food – Europe has a lot going for it. Given the number of countries, customs and languages, it can sometimes be tricky to navigate, especially for the first... -
Top Five Budget Travel iPad and iPhone Apps
Posted on February 2, 2011 | 6 CommentsAlmost everyone wants to save money on their next trip, and fortunately technology is in a position to help us become masters of frugality like never before. There are thousands of travel apps on the market, each seemingly designed to fit a particular niche. Of... -
Top Five Hotel iPhone and iPad Apps
Posted on January 24, 2011 | 2 CommentsHotel Apps Last week I reviewed the top airline apps for the iPhone and iPad and thought that many airlines missed the mark when it came to app design. At least most of the airlines try, unlike the hotel industry. I recently completed a review... -
Top Five Airline Travel iPhone and iPad Apps
Posted on January 18, 2011 | 3 CommentsA couple of weeks ago I listed my favorite travel iPad apps for general travel. Since then I’ve been asked to highlight some other travel apps, so today I’m starting with my favorite airline apps for the iPhone and iPad. In reviewing all of the... -
Top Five Travel iPad Apps
Posted on January 6, 2011 | 26 CommentsI was one of the millions of people who received a shiny new iPad as a present recently. While the Angry Birds game did manage to occupy my time for the first few days, I have since managed to step back and check out the...
