Earlier this week I wrote a Top 5 guide for your first business trip, including mostly packing-related items. Some of the comments reminded me that as much as I think about how to pack, there is more to travel then packing efficiently! Electronics (and their chargers) are a critical component of successful business travel. While…
One of the hardest things to prepare for in my business travel career was my first flight to Manila. I was anxious for days beforehand. To be fair, it’s 26 hours of travel time, with the longest leg about 14 hours. Before then, the longest I had been in one plane was seven hours on…
Last week I posted about making airport security easier for new business travelers. One of the commenters pointed out that Global Entry and TSA Pre-check are the best ways to go through security quickly. I completely agree! For $100, you get five years of Global Entry and TSA Pre-check. This means: Way shorter lines at…
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…
After some interesting discussions with some friends and fellow bloggers, a recommendation at BACon, plus an intense desire to know who it is I write to every day, I have put together a short reader survey. I would love to know who my readers are—male or female, how much you travel, plus your favorite post…
For most of the country, spring is in the air! That means warmer temperatures, longer days, pretty flowers….and the beginning of Conference Season for Road Warriorette. There’s no two-week behemoth like last year (and thank goodness for it!) but I do have three conferences in three months. To make things tricky, all three are with…
Between the Boston Marathon bombing and the explosion in West, Texas, this week has been really hard for our country. Along with most of the country, I am sending my prayers and good thoughts to those impacted by tragedy and terror. For those of you interested in doing more, here is a list of resources:…
I know that you are all concerned about the people impacted by Superstorm Sandy. Here in Texas, we feel so far removed from what’s going on, but we want to help in some way! One way to help is by donating to the Red Cross. If you feel so inclined, here is the link. Our…
A winner has been chosen for the free vacation from Home2 Suites by Hilton. We are working to notify them right now, and will post the name and winning comment as soon as possible. Thanks!!!
I have been experiencing technical difficulties with my computer for a few days now, which has made posting super difficult. I promise that everything will be worked out over the weekend and I will be back to regular posting next week!! Thanks for your patience.
My name is Sarah and I will teach you how to make business travel less stressful and more fun. I’ve been traveling for work for over a decade so consider me your new business travel friend and advisor. Learn more about Road Warriorette ...
