I've travelled extensively with a variety of laptops, I would suggest getting an ultrabook or an Air, I've been using Airs for a few years now. The most import

I've travelled extensively with a variety of laptops, I would suggest getting an ultrabook or an Air, I've been using Airs for a few years now. The most important things to me are: 1) Small so it fits in a discrete looking backpack, this is important because anything that looks like it was made to carry a laptop is an invitation to be robbed in many places. 2) Light because you're going to walk miles with it