It’s getting to be that time again. Spring and summer are typically my busiest travel seasons, for some reason. I’m on the road two or three weeks per month for the foreseeable future. That means that I need things to be as easy as possible, basically all the time, especially when it comes to packing.…
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for April 2016.
Travel etiquette tip: Wait in line for your suitcase. For small planes, at least.
Top 5 posts for international trips
Tomorrow a friend is traveling internationally for the first time. I am really excited for him (and slightly envious of his cool vacation!). When he confessed that he was a little apprehensive about the whole super long flight thing, I told him I would send him a bunch of links to past posts about international…
5 things I leave in my suitcase
During my really busy travel periods (like right now!) managing my packing list is so much easier if I leave a few things in my suitcase or travel purse all the time. While it does mean I have duplicates of some items the convenience is well worth it. Another reason–I have forgotten things too often, and…
WWYD: Is it worth it for a business traveler to pay for their own flights?
I’ve got a conundrum and I need your help figuring out what to do. For the past ten years, my company has paid for flights through a travel agency and I have paid for (and submitted expense reports for) hotel, car rental, and miscellaneous expenses. However, starting this year my company has said it is…
Packing strategies for temperature extremes during business travel
Frequent business travelers often visit two cities on the same trip. During much of the year, this means they are visiting two separate climates and must pack accordingly. I’ve talked a lot about strategies for packing for multiple climates, as well as sample wardrobes for various times of the year. But what about when you’re…
Tips for looking good after a flight
A day in the life of a business traveler with the National Car Rental app
Apps make business travel so much easier. Seriously, what did we do before smartphones? How did we function on the road without the ability to easily check our email, verify flight information, and change our car rentals on the go? There are countless ways a business traveler uses apps to make traveling easier, and the…