Travelers' Tip Sheet!

Dear Clients,

There's no sense in reinventing the wheel when you can learn from the hard-won lessons of others. We would like to share with you a list of time and money saving tips which will assist you while spending time away from from your lovely home or office. Please read on and if you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact us for further clarification.

STAY IN TOUCH WITH YOUR E-MAIL SYSTEM

Some of the more advanced ISPs like Kicheko offer their clients a Webmail service which is a web based interface to their e-mail system, so that no matter where they are, they can get their e-mail.

However, if you are not Kicheko client, and if your ISP doesn't offer this service, don't panic! You can look into Mailstart.com which is a free web-based access provider.

ONLINE MAPS AND ADVANCE INFORMATION

Before you leave for a business trip to a place you have not been before, visit Mapquest.com or Business-trip.com for maps and a variety of advance information. Sure, you could rely on the generic maps you get from the car rental agency, but you'd be better served with detailed turn-by-turn directions especially for US and European destinations.

CHECK ON THE WHEATHER

Before your leave, it is a good idea to check the wheather. That can be done at Wheather.com or you may simply click at the wheather button of any major news portal some of which are listed in our world news link. Make sure you stand out because of your business acumen, and not because you arrive for the meeting frozen, overheated or drenched.

EXERCISE REGULARLY

You are well advised to schedule exercise time both on the road and as part of your regular work routine. It will reduce stress, maybe some weight, and will energize you.

CELL PHONE AND DRIVING

Never talk on the cellphone while driving. You are well advised to stop by and finish your talking before starting to drive again. If your cell phone has a hands free facility, that should not be an excuse since the issue here is division of attention and concentration which definitely affect reaction time in case of emergency.

DON'T LEAVE YOUR MUSIC

When travelling, pack a few of your favourite music CDs for the plane ride. Make sure the car you rent has a CD player. You favourite music will keep you relaxed and enjoy your new surroundings. Don't assume you will always get them there.

WHAT MOBILE EQUIPMENT TO BUY?

When you are gazing at the sales counter deciding what mobile equipment to buy, think about who else needs access to your information. How well can the device you are considering share information with your desktop and with your collegues?

Safari Njema (Bon Voyage)!

Kicheko Ltd.