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Culture

Favourites of 2008

It seems customary to do some kind of end of the year round-up, in the form of a list, of some of the best ideas, posts, or products you found through-out the year.

I've been sitting on this for 3 weeks now and I still can't make a final decision. I'm going to give up (I didn't do any kind of shopping guide either this year) and instead focus on a short year in review of some of the products and services I found most valuable this year (and one I didn't).

Favourite bag brand
Porter. I only wish they were easier to purchase.

Best on-the-go bags
Rapha Fixed Backpack
Patagonia Maximum Legal Carry-On
Jansport 767 Burhorn Backpack
I did the travel bags from Kuvert as well.

Favourite mobile websites
New York Times
Google services
Twitter

Bag trend
Grocery totes. The 24-7 bag is the most useful while the Porter Grocery Tote the most beautiful.

Best hack
Joikuspot. Turn your s60 mobile into a wifi basestation. When it works it's very useful.

Favourite desktop software
Transmission and VLC. Others make my life easier, keep me informed, and help me make a living but these two produce the greatest enjoyment.

Favourite gadget
iPod Touch. Nothing else inspires me as much as the iPod and iPhone.

Favourite destination
Bangkok. My family refuses to go due to all the turmoil but I think at this moment it's a great deal.

Default airline
EVA. I do my best to avoid Canadian and American based airlines as much as possible.

Most frequented destination
Hong Kong. Milan station is a wonderful area for discount bags.

Most Useful Web Application
Last.fm. It's changed how I listen to music - for the better and worse.

Most annoying Web Service
emusic. Subscription services kill me and they make it very clear that it's their way or the highway. I chose the highway and they still spam me with offers.

Most popular article
Travel todo and packing list

Most popular place
Milan station

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