I just arrived in Chicago for the weekend to visit my sisters. I settled in to my older sister’s condo, putting my suitcase in the guest room and then getting out the laptop to get some work done. For most of the morning, the kitties (Mr. Freeze is gray, Corey is orange) wandered around me,…
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for August 2010.
Answering Readers’ Questions: What counts as a personal bag when flying?
Flight Attendant Grabs Beer, Slides Down Emergency Chute
Many people have been talking about this, and it has been all over TV and the internet. Although I recognize that this would have been distressing for some, I think the whole situation is hilarious. I considered about doing some commentary, but Stephen Colbert said everything way funnier than I ever could. So watch, and…
What to Wear to the Airport: A Great Cardigan
Love This Suitcase!!
As I was slogging through emails generated during my absence last week, I came across a fun one from my step-mom (yes, the step-mom that sends me all of the crazy articles and products). This article wasn’t crazy (for once!) but instead a list of some new cute suitcases from The Frisky. The best one…
Packing Tips from Briggs and Riley
This is a new semi-regular feature here on Road Warriorette. Briggs & Riley is one of the premier luggage brands, with a collection for every life style from the casual traveler to the business travel elite. It wasn’t too long ago when packing an extra pair of shoes didn’t cost an extra $35 in baggage…
Yet Another Reason Not to Iron…..
Recently I went to the Home Warrior’s family reunion. While sitting around chatting with many members of his family, we somehow got on the subject of ironing. (As some of you may have realized, I am a big believer in traveling with clothes that don’t need to be ironed. There are all kinds of shirts,…
Incredibly Helpful Business Packing Video
During TBEX, one of the fantastic people I met was Sheila Scarborough from Perceptive Travel (among other places). Her vitality and passion for travel are contagious, and I had a great time visiting with her. One of the things she has put together is this fantastic video that shows her packing for a business trip. …