Archive for the ‘Traveling’ Category

Top iPad Productivity Apps For Business Travelers

Monday, May 9th, 2011

The iPad 2 is even more suitable for business travelers than it is for Apple fans who love shiny white things, and that’s more suitable than an engaged man in a tuxedo store. The airport image of the businessmen bent over their laptops, pecking away at keys as they cluster around the only electrical outlet in the whole wing, is common. That’s common as in “often seen” and as in “looks low class and unimpressive.” The iPad 2 is infinitely preferable, advertising that you need access to information on the…

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5 Smart Cycling Upgrades

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

There’s an inner-city vehicle that gets infinite miles to the gallon, can be parked almost everywhere, zero insurance or licensing requirements, and gets you fitter the further your travel. For many young professionals bikes are the ultimate urban transport solution, and you can tell they’re yuppies because they use phrases like “transport solution.” Be they cycle couriers, computer coders, or account executives with a change of clothes in the satchel, you can see cyclists cruise past gridlocked traffic to arrive early and exercised. And if you’re smart enough to be…

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100+ Car-Related Websites

Sunday, September 26th, 2010

Everyone needs to have a hobby and for a lot of people, this hobby is related to the automotive world. Some people like to keep up with the latest news for all kinds of different makes and models. Others like to connect with like-minded individuals who happen to own the same car, sharing technical information and shopping tips.

Whatever the case, the Internet is an overflowing venue filled with websites related to all aspects of the automotive industry. Whether you want to watch older episodes of BBC’s Top Gear television…

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The 5 Smartest Backpacks

Friday, September 10th, 2010

Sometimes you just need to carry a bunch of stuff, or realize that bringing a briefcase to the gym simply will not do. Unless you don’t mind drip-drying as people say, “Hey, there’s the wierdo who escaped from the 80s and brought a briefcase!” But simply shouldering a burden is for regular folk, which is why we’re bringing five fun and functional options to your attention.

Solar Panel Power

Why should plants be the only ones to get free energy falling from the sky? Those silly green things don’t even…

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Staying Safe Is Extremely Productive

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

Movies and make-believe may teach you that taking risks is the only way to get things done, leaping into danger and dynamically charging through all opposition to achieve everything you ever wanted in 90 minutes or less. But that’s because they’re movies. And usually Bruce Willis. He can do that.

In reality, even a slight scuffle can destroy your productivity for days or weeks, to say nothing of being so extraordinarily unpleasant that the word “unpleasant” really doesn’t do it justice, even when you use the massive adjective “extraordinarily.” Because…

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100+ Online Travel Resources

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Just a few years ago, you probably would have called up your travel agent if you were thinking about taking a trip or vacation somewhere. These days, though, there are thousands of websites online that can help you with every step of the planning process — as well as offer some help beyond what a travel agent could do for you. With these online tools, you can make sure that your travels, whether for business or pleasure, are enjoyable.

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