We have been doing mobile internet for nearly two decades now. Back when 3G was just emerging and satellite internet was a pain in the rear to use. While technology has rapidly advanced over the years making internet on the go substantially faster and easier – it still takes some finesse to keep abundantly connected […]
Tech Reviews
M4 iPad Pro vs M2 iPad Air – Which Is Best for Marine Navigation?
Though we have two built in Garmin MFDs (multi-function displays which show sonar, radar, and charts) on our boat Y-Not – we have always relied on iPads as our primary chart plotters for navigation. The iPads offer a huge variety of marine apps – and these apps feature MUCH better and more frequently updated charts […]
What Mobile Internet is Best for RV Travels? Our 5 Month, 47 Stop Van Case Study
Last year we went out on a van adventure, starting in Florida to Oregon, Arizona and back again. And we recorded what RV mobile internet options we used at each stop. We’ve shared the travelogues from each segment on this blog if you want to dive into the trip details. We thought it would also […]
Mobile Internet Updates – Our Personal Setup, New Video Course & Coverage? App Updates
As most of our readers might be aware, Technomadia is our personal blog where we share the travel side of our technomadic lifestyle – and many years ago we branched off our mobile internet & connectivity content to reside over at the Mobile Internet Resource Center instead of here. Keeping on top of this Resource Center […]
Our RV, Van & Boat Mobile Internet Setup – 19 Years of Keeping Online (Updated: December 2025)
When we first hit the road in 2006 to travel full-time, being able to work remotely utilizing mobile internet was absolutely essential in pursuing our nomadic dreams. We started off in a super tiny travel trailer, we were working remotely as software developers and technology consultants. While we were self employed, at the time we […]
Feeding a Cat on the Road (Robotic Wi-Fi Controlled Food Dispenser!)
Hi guys.. it’s been a while since I’ve written a blog post. But I wanted to introduce you to my new best friend – I call him ‘Robot’. I like food. I like it a lot. When we got our bus back in 2011, my people bought me an automatic food dispenser called the PetMate […]
Essential RV Travel Mobile Apps for 2018
It’s been a few years since we updated our list of favorite mobile apps for RVers. We just came off an extended RV trip for the winter season, and it was fun to see which apps we still love and new apps that have hit the market. So here it is, our updated list of […]
Preparing for Cruising in the Everglades: Garmin inReach Explorer+ Satellite Communicator
We’re making our way south after our extended stay in Fort Myers towards the Florida Keys. The upcoming route will have us cruising through the Everglades, with some reported amazing anchorages along the way. The problem however is that cellular connectivity is likely to be a challenge. Our app Coverage? shows Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint […]
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) for RVs – Why the EEZTIRE is Our Choice
We feel a TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) is an important piece of safety equipment to have for anyone on the road. With these systems, you install pressure monitoring sensors on each air valve of your tires (ideally including your RV tow-behind), and these sensors transmit pressure & temperature information to a central display screen you keep […]
My Perfect Travel Alarm Clock
I have a hard time sleeping if there’s not a clock that I can see when I open my eyes in between sleep cycles. A quick almost unconscious glance at the time keeps my rhythm on track, and gets me right back to nestling in for a few more hours of restful slumber. If I […]
