A few years ago I started putting together all of my suggestions for planning an international business trip. There were a lot of topics, including passport and visa requirements, vaccinations, credit cards, safety, packing, time changes, culture shock, and more. I’m prepping for another major international trip, and reading through these posts has been incredibly…
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How to make getting a visa less stressful
I’ve got a couple of international trips coming up, including India which requires a visa. The visa process can be cumbersome and a little overwhelming, especially when you go through it the first time. Here are some tips for making it less painful. And apologies in advance–this is long. Find out if you need one…
Renew your passport early and check your Global Entry renewal date!
Renewing Global Entry
One of the best recommendations I can give for frequent travelers is TSA Pre-check. It’s $85 for five years and completely worth it for those flying domestically on a regular basis. If you also fly internationally then it’s an even better deal to get Global Entry which is $100 for five years and includes TSA…
Pro tip: Don’t Drink Too Much While Flying. You Could Get Arrested!
Planning an international business trip, 4-8 weeks prior
A few years ago I started putting together all of my suggestions for planning an international business trip. There were a lot of topics, including passport and visa requirements, vaccinations, credit cards, safety, packing, time changes, culture shock, and more. I’m in the middle of prepping for another big international trip, and reading through these…
Getting Sick on a Business Trip
Staying comfortable during international flights
I’m starting to make my plans and arrangements for a trip to India later this year. As usual, the idea of such a long trip starts making me anxious! I know it’s silly but I can’t help it. I obsess over where to sit, what to bring, and how to be as comfortable as possible.…
Don’t forget to declare food products when going through customs
A few months ago fellow Boarding Area blogger Gary Leff posted about an incident with Delta, Global Entry, and a woman traveling to the US from Paris. It caught my eye and I’ve had it saved as a personal reminder because this woman 100% could have been me. The passenger, a Global Entry member, was…
What is the best travel pillow?
A friend of mine is going on a trip to Europe soon, and is worried about sleeping comfortably on the plane. Those of us who travel internationally in coach on a regular basis know that while “comfortably” may be a stretch, there are definitely ways to make sleeping upright a little better. One of his…