A portable router can be handy to isolate your device from the local WiFi, but it can be useful if you need more connection points than is provided. For example, some cruise ships only allow one connection per cabin or user; to connect multiple devices a router is required. The GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 was recommended by the Youtube travel channel This is Our Retirement.
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AirTags and other GPS trackers are essential travel accessories. AirTag works with iPhones and there are many equivalent devices for Android such as Tile, Chipolo, and Samsung Galaxy SmartTag. The SmartTag is used with Samsung's SmartThings app; others use Google's Find My Device app.
Elevation Labs sells a weatherproof holder for an AirTag that provides a longer battery life by using two AA batteries as the power source replacing the single button cell.
