February 5, 2012

By the Book

Florence guides

Business travelers don't often carry guide books but every once in awhile there are enough sights to see that you want to toss one in your briefcase. A recent trip to Florence and Rome gave your Nomad-in-Chief the chance to test several and here's my report. Each was chosen for its compact size knowing that business travelers are taking care of … [Read more...]

W.H. Smith Bans Books

guide-book

It might seem odd for a bookseller to banish certain books, but not if you are used to the world of modern retail where it's more about selling space(to vendors) than selling actual products. The Economist reports that W.H. Smith, one of the big UK booksellers and the exclusive bookseller at Britain's airports, has signed a deal to exclusively … [Read more...]

When You’ve Got to Go — Grab Your iPhone

There are many impressive applications for the iPhone and Blackberry but one of the most unusual and potentially most useful is one that helps you find a public toilet. As reported in the NY Times, SitOrSquat will be there when nature calls. There is also a Web site: www.sitorsquat.com. Note: this app is weakest on the Verizon network for some … [Read more...]