Let’s get digital

A simple way to print directly from your smart phone – Bolle BP-10 A home 3D printer – the future is here with Cubify Why only have one photo in a frame when you can have plenty? Digital photo frames for you to pick from See the world in a different way with Google GLASS...

Wwoofing – your ticket to green & affordable travelling

Wwoofing is a unique opportunity to get closer to nature and yourself while working on an organic farm. In return for your help, you will get free food and accommodation. Founded in the UK in 1971, there now over 6,000 WWOOFing hosts in 88 countries across the globe with farms specialising in meat, wine and...

Web treasures

The web world is full of inspiring content and we wanted to share with you some of our favorites. Don’t miss this world changing talk by Jacqueline Novogratz who founded and leads Acumen Fund, a nonprofit organisation that provides micro financing and business coaching in third world countries. If you get a chance, read her...

Hello world – It’s time for tweeting

With over 500 million registered users, there is no doubt that Twitter is a global phenomenon used by individuals, companies and celebrities to express thoughts, have conversations and share information. Let’s start at the beginning – what is Twitter? Twitter is similar to sending a message or SMS, but instead of sending it to one...

Street Talks · Sydney, Australia – Chris & Graham

This week we are celebrating love of books. There is nothing better than reading a good book and drinking a hot tea on a rainy day. Well enough with the poetic description, this week we met Chris and Graham. Both 66, the only connection between the two is their passion for reading. Chris is visiting...

Funky USB Drives

A USB drive is a portable external memory device, also called a “stick” or “flash drive” or “thumb drive,” on which you can save images, documents and music. How much you can save on the device depends on two things: the size of your files and the capacity of your device. USB drives are sold...

Sydney, Australia – Pam & Ruth

Now look at these stylish ladies I met on the street this week! Pam, 70 years old, used to own a fashion shop. She loves traveling and is always ready for another trip. Ruth, nearly 60, is an accessories designer and a graphic design lecturer. TDA: What websites do you visit frequently? Pam: www.blackandspiro.com.au, www.couriermail.com.au,...

An introduction to Skype

As we live 20 hours flight away from each other, talking with my parents on Skype is an amazing way to stay in touch. Image: Josef 67 and Ruth 64 who are my dearest father and mother. I use Skype version 6.3 for Mac. What is it? Skype is a program that allows people to...

Live like the locals with airbnb

Instead of the traditional hotel room – why don’t you stay at someone’s place during your holiday? airbnb is a website that offers rooms or homes for short and longer periods. You will find people who offer a room in their home or their whole apartment/house/castle. Prices are lower than the standard options and, chances...