Sure there are options to stay in touch with friends and family such as email and instant messaging. But there is no substitution to hearing a loved one's voice at the other end of the phone. If you travel with your laptop or certain PDA's (Personal Digital Assistant) staying in touch via voice has never been easier or cheaper.
Voice over Internet or VOIP as it is called in the industry allows phone calls to be made world wide over the Internet. One of the largest free players is Skype(tm). With the purchase of a $20.00 set of head phones with microphone you can stay in touch with friends and family at little or no cost.
All that is required is registration with Skype via their website www.skype.com, installation of their software, a computer/laptop, a set of head phones and an Internet connection. Ask for high speed Internet when choosing a place to stay and voila your phone moves with you.
Skype provides free voice communication for Skype to Skype users. If you would like to have calls from your home base local calling area you will need to pay for a SkypeIn number at a very reasonable cost. Check their website for a number in your calling area. Once your are setup and you log into your system friends and family will be able to call the local number to get in touch and share in the excitement of your travels. If you don't want to miss a call Skype also offers a voice mail option.
North American users can also take advantage of Skypes flat rate North American calling plan where you can use their service to make phone calls to Canada, The USA & Mexico without on going expenses.
Our family has been using the SkypeIn & SkypeOut option for a little over a year and are very please with the over all experience.
Michael Kuhn
www.Rent-My-Escape.com
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