I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!! There was not a lot of news this week, with the bulk of travel stories relating to Thanksgiving. A few interesting items did come out, though. Here are the ones that caught my eye. The FAA may be ready to allow phone calls on flights, but that…
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for November 2013.
Winter business travel outfit
Brrrr! It’s cold right now. A cold snap has swept the nation, and bundling up is the name of the game. Packing during winter can be challenging, what with all of those bulky coats and boots. Putting outfits together can also be tricky. Sometimes I get tired of the same old slacks and a sweater,…
Road Warriorette gift guide for 2013
Business traveler in your life? Here are a few things you can pick up for them this holiday season that they will be sure to love. Suitcase. The foundation for a business travel toolkit is the suitcase. I have the Victorinox Werks 20 inch and love it, but there are plenty of options out there.…
Why my iPhone 5s is great for travel
The last time I bought a new phone it was stolen less than week later. That was two and a half years ago. While my replacement iPhone 4 did well for a long time, by the end it was a sad mess. The button didn’t work, and I had to restart it multiple times a…
My Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping list
Black Friday is almost here! There are so many ads and deals coming out that it’s pretty overwhelming. I have never been one of those up at the crack of dawn Black Friday shoppers. However, this year the Home Warrior and I are in the market for some pretty specific items, and the best deals…
Top 5 tips for healthy eating during travel
Being healthy during business travel is not always an easy task. Between breaks at the coffee shop, fancy dinners out, and room service, there are plenty of opportunities to eat badly. Plus, trips are often so busy it’s hard to find time to breathe for a minute, much less exercise. During the holidays this is…
Explore the cities you visit with the Michelin Guides
Road Warriorette has been compensated by Michelin for this post. The views expressed here are her own. Business travel can get monotonous fast. Get up super early, fly to destination, rent a car, drive to office, work all day, drive to hotel, order room service, try to eat while answering the accumulation of emails that…
Cold weather is boot weather!
Anytime it’s cold enough to break out the boots, Texas women rejoice. Yes, sometimes we boot up prematurely—70 degrees is a little warm to wear boots with jeans—but we get so excited sometimes we can’t help it! Much of the state has been in the middle of a cold snap, and many ladies have definitely…
Working the night shift
Sometimes, for some trips, you have to work the night shift. This is the case anytime I go to Manila. On the one hand, it’s great! Since the office I’m visiting is open during American hours, I never get jet lagged (exhausted, but not jet lagged). On the other hand, it can be really hard…
Giveaway!! Win Gold Status and $500 from Club Carlson! (closed)
This giveaway is closed. If you’re looking for a hotel credit card, the new Club Carlson Visa has a lot going for it. For every $1 you spend at a Carlson Rezidor hotel (Radisson, Radisson Blu, Park Plaza, Park Inn, and Country Inn and Suites) you get 10 points. For every $1 spent everywhere else,…
