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A few weeks ago I was on a business trip eating dinner with a colleague, and the conversation turned to packing. “I see all of these people traveling with their little carry-ons, and I can’t figure out for the life of me how they fit everything they need in there! Where do their shoes go?…
Packing for a business trip can feel so overwhelming. Countless readers, coworkers, and friends have shared their struggles and frustrations. It’s tempting to bring everything in your closet just so you know you will be covered for any situation, but it’s not necessary (I promise!). Case in point: recently I traveled to California with a…
A couple of years I posted about an experience that prompted me to start keeping a bleach pen in my suitcase at all times. This past weekend I was on a work trip with several colleagues, one of whom wore white pants for a presentation (against my better recommendation, seriously). When someone bumped into her…
One of my resolutions this year was to read more on my work trips. With a bunch of travel coming up next month I wanted to get my business travel reading list together. I wish I had recommendations for you, but, well, you have to actually read to give recommendations! I am hopeful that after…
A few months ago I posted the list of medications I take with me on business trips. The list hasn’t really changed in the last four or five years (aside from when I was pregnant and had to have Tums on hand AT ALL TIMES). I don’t like to bring too much stuff, and what…
After my post about packing toiletries yesterday I got a question about how I pack medications. I get it—they can also be tricky to pack! Which ones? Liquid or pill version? Keep them in the original container? Where in your suitcase? Etc. Obviously how many medications to pack is very dependent on one’s situation, but…
My last overnight trip was to California, and it was three nights. I remember thinking, as I very carefully hung up my clothes, how weird it was that I was very carefully hanging up my clothes. It is very rare for me to unpack–normally I just leave all of my clothes in my suitcase, and…
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