Loading up your mobile device with travel info is great, but how much of it depends on a steady Internet connection? World Travel Guide lets you download clear, informative guides in advance of your trip.

Smartphones and tablets make great travel tools, but many of their best features depend on reliable Internet service. World Travel Guide gives you a smart, lovely backup and may inspire a few side trips with its great overviews of over 200 nations and major cities. Here's how to use it:

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That's it! World Travel Guide isn't the only way to find cool things to do, but it is great when you're on your own and off the grid.

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Rob Lightner is a tech and gaming writer based in Seattle. He has reviewed games, gadgets, and technical manuals, written copy for space travel gear, and composed horoscopes for cats.

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