Articles written by Dan Florio

With a lot of Skype phones on the market, it's hard to pick the right one for regular home and work use. If you travel for business, you need to be even more choosy.

Jan 21, 2008 - Dan Florio

After a long year of traveling for the company, you deserve a little down time around the holidays. Because in the new year you'll be starting it all up, all over again.

Jan 20, 2008 - Dan Florio

This 2.5 mile easy and scenic lake trail in the mountains of Southern California is great for hikers, trail runners and even families.

Jan 19, 2008 - Dan Florio

Out on another business trip and forgot to finish your Christmas shopping? Try these eleventh-hour tips so no one will worry you love your job more than your family.

Dec 21, 2007 - Dan Florio

Features business travelers actually need when looking to purchase a new portable GPS (Global Positioning System) for their car. Avoid paying for stupid extras.

Dec 17, 2007 - Dan Florio

Finding wireless Internet service is much easier than locating a parking spot in the Emerald City. How to log onto free WIFI in Seattle's public places.

Dec 12, 2007 - Dan Florio

The US Postal Service now makes life easier - and cheaper - for business travelers. Print your own postage and shipping labels while arranging for free package pickup.

Oct 29, 2007 - Dan Florio

If you can find a "dollar store" when traveling, business travelers can find tons of useful supplies at the low, low cost of a buck.

Aug 17, 2007 - Dan Florio

Be smart when you talk and drive - use a headset, know your laws and give the road your full attention.

Aug 15, 2007 - Dan Florio

Tips to get a better handle on travel stress via 20-40 minute power naps.

Jul 31, 2007 - Dan Florio

The newest, smartest cell phone released to cheering crowds are expensive to buy, but offer affordable service plans with carrier AT&T. Is iPhone worth the wait and hype?

Jun 29, 2007 - Dan Florio

Watch your laptop. Nail it down. At least back the thing up. Laptop theft in coffee shops is increasing. Tips to prevent opportunistic notebook snatching.

Jun 28, 2007 - Dan Florio

How to hold office supplies, personal effects, toiletries, and even spices in your bags? A tidy roll of small connected boxes holds more than pills for the travel savvy.

Jun 18, 2007 - Dan Florio

Organize your papers and correspondence from when traveling with this pre-inked stamp kit.

Jun 14, 2007 - Dan Florio

Business travelers need to develop car awareness to prevent theft and personal attacks at hotel parking lots.

May 31, 2007 - Dan Florio

Business Travelers can save a lot of dough just by keeping those itty-bitty slips of paper thrust at them all day.

May 30, 2007 - Dan Florio

Todays Business travelers are more often from Generation X as Baby Boomers pass on the torch and retire. Hotels take note - Xers expect high end service and amenities.

May 30, 2007 - Dan Florio

Stay abreast of office developments using your portable tools - your laptop, Blackberry, cell phone, Skype headset

May 30, 2007 - Dan Florio

Organize your business travel lifestyle. Use a plain jane cell phone as your personal travel concierge.

May 26, 2007 - Dan Florio

Find free wireless hot spots in urban downtowns, in airports and along the highways in North America.

May 25, 2007 - Dan Florio

If you need a good blast of coffee to start your flight, try these tips to get yourself a better cup.

May 23, 2007 - Dan Florio

Business travelers beware the black rolling bag - get smarter with your check-in luggage when you fly. Pack with the realities of plane travel in mind.

May 22, 2007 - Dan Florio

Tips to avoid flatulence when you fly.

May 22, 2007 - Dan Florio

E-tickets are very easy to buy at home. Business Travelers can buy them online and get the printout at the airport. Not so easy in practice. It's a jungle in there.

May 21, 2007 - Dan Florio

Three portable antioxidant cocktails suitable for carry-on flu and cold protection when you fly.

May 21, 2007 - Dan Florio

Dress comfortably for the plane, and simply for the security checkpoints. You'd be surprised what can set off those metal detectors.

May 21, 2007 - Dan Florio

Use these tips to prevent catching colds, the flu and other germs when you fly.

May 20, 2007 - Dan Florio

Folding up compactly and sliding into its velvety-drawstring travel bag, the Head Trip works for easing pain in the brain.

Mar 11, 2007 - Dan Florio

How to bring your own snacks or just drink yourself silly on the airlines that won't feed you.

Mar 9, 2007 - Dan Florio

For under five dollars, the Rite Aid eyeglass lens cleaner kit keeps things shiny and all screws tight. Fully recommended for business travelers.

Mar 7, 2007 - Dan Florio

The Tot Slim Stapler is a good addition for your business travel kit. Not perfect but decent.

Mar 5, 2007 - Dan Florio

You can use supply store Office Depot as a WIFI depot for those traveling days and sleepless nights you MUST check email from the road.

Feb 28, 2007 - Dan Florio

Even from the hotel the business traveler needs to prevent identity theft.

Feb 22, 2007 - Dan Florio

When you travel for a living, or even if you need a laptop for hopping to a business conference, you need to learn some tricks to keep your mobile computer running right.

Feb 10, 2007 - Dan Florio

If you are like me, you need to connect to wireless Internet when you're on the road. Here's how to find hotels with a proper WIFI connection for your laptop.

Feb 4, 2007 - Dan Florio

Laptop people taking over your cafe space? Are you one of those laptop people? Here are Dan's Coffeeshop Rules for the Oblivious Business Traveler.

Jan 22, 2007 - Dan Florio

Those airport security and carry-on checkpoint lines could move much faster and more smoothly if everyone knew the drill. Here are some tips for you and your luggage.

Jan 4, 2007 - Dan Florio

Never leave home without it. Not American Express. I mean your business card. Actually, bring LOTS. Not every traveler realizes how useful they are.

Dec 17, 2006 - Dan Florio

Why search for the news yourself? That's just so old school. Let Google do the walking for the news you need when you travel for business.

Oct 26, 2006 - Dan Florio

Suite voters dish on where business conferences should take them, given a choice.

Oct 4, 2006 - Dan Florio

I don't need freebies to enjoy a hotel but I sure like them. Here are the top ten faves ways a hotel can make my day.

Sep 26, 2006 - Dan Florio

Traveling with a small, stinky dog on your business trips? Or even a bigger, more smelly mutt? The down and dirty on the quick and easy hotel room bathing routine.

Jun 16, 2006 - Dan Florio

How to use liquid hand soap for practically everything when traveling.

Jun 12, 2006 - Dan Florio

The savvy traveler can eat right and maintain healthy diet plans, whether you follow low carb, low fat or vegetarian menus, or even those just counting calories!

Jun 6, 2006 - Dan Florio

Where do you the majority of your business done when traveling? Your April/May 2006 poll votes were revealing.

May 31, 2006 - Dan Florio

Every woman who travels needs to plan for expected and unexpected menstrual cycles. Make sure you've got your menstrual travel kit all stocked and loaded for go time.

May 24, 2006 - Dan Florio

Are you inviolate in the sanctity of your hotel room? How to protect yourself when traveling.

May 10, 2006 - Dan Florio

Protect your valuable items from theft. Here are the savvy business traveler's best - and most common sense - hotel security tips.

May 1, 2006 - Dan Florio

Vegetarian diets are easier for business travelers to handle than in years past. Planning veggie menus from the hotel starts at home, and continues while on the road.

Apr 30, 2006 - Dan Florio

Most airports these days have free WIFI for your laptop, great cell phone connections and big chairs with tarmac views. The business traveler can get a lot of work done!

Apr 29, 2006 - Dan Florio