Our expectations for travel have come a long way in the last century.
1. Today you can figure out the precise time of the week to book your flight in order to secure the best deal.
2. You can analyze historical weather patterns and weigh the probability of storms occurring during the times you're considering traveling.
Of course, you can still catch a freak storm anywhere, but it's better to improve the odds when you can.
3. You can find unconventional lodging and stay in places you never thought you could afford.
4. You can securely back up all of your vital travel documents in the cloud.
5. You don't have to carry around much cash.
6. The proliferation of cell phone networks around the world has made calling home a lot easier, but it can still be pricey.
7. Geo-tag your travel photography and plot it on a map when you get home.
8. You can check in on your home from afar.
9. You can stay constantly connected to your friends, family, and hometown happenings through social media.
10. You're never too far away from your favorite TV shows and live sporting events.
11. With real-time updates on the location of flights, trains, and even taxis, you spend a lot less time waiting around than you used to.
There are many phone apps that will send you alerts based on when your transportation is delayed or when you need to leave a location in time to get to your next destination.
Next time you hit the road, take full advantage of cloud computing and travel smarter.
