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How to pack like a pro
For most people, packing is a learned skill, not an inherent gift. I was definitely not born with the “efficient packing” gene, and had to develop a process over years of frequent business travel. Walking that fine line between having everything you need without bringing too much is a constant struggle! Here are my tips…
Pack an extra shirt! Trust me, just do it.
When I first started traveling for work I tended to overpack. By a lot. A complete outfit, with its own matching pair of shoes, was my typical method. After the airline lost one of my bags I forced myself to pare down. For a while, I went too far in the other direction. For example,…
Posts from the past
What was going on this time in years past? 2014 Should I have changed seats in this situation? Join the conversationhere. I promise you canwear dresses in more than one way! Dads in first, mom and kids in coach.What are your thoughts? Preparing for your First International Business Trip(3rd installment). Airport Pickup Etiquette(and the law). What’s…
4 tips for packing for multiple climates
In my years of travel, there have plenty of trips where I visited two different climates. This is especially prevalent during seasonal changes. Right now in Texas it’s technically fall (mid-October) but it was 94 degrees yesterday. 94! It’s insanity. If you were to travel to Dallas and Chicago this week you would need to…
Road Warriorette Weekend Express
Hey readers! Got a question or something you want to discuss this weekend? Here’s the perfect opportunity! Whether you want to share an interesting travel story, a packing tip, an etiquette tip, or anything else going on in the business travel world, comment here and we’ll have a discussion. Travel tip of the week: Summer time…
Packing tips for a 5-day business trip
For a new business traveler, fitting all of your necessities for a week into a carry-on is a difficult skill to master. Reader B asks…. I’ve gone on a couple of business trips and usually check my bag. However for an upcoming cross-country trip I will be traveling with coworkers and need to carry on…
Posts from the past
What was going on this time in years past? 2014 We discuss all the mysteries of Southwest boarding passes. While prepping for my next big trip I share my favorite 5 ways to be comfortable on an international flight. My own personal experience shows that it pays to know your credit card rewards! Should alcohol be…
4 things to know before your first business trip
Before your first business trip you may think business travel is pretty straightforward. You buy your tickets, reserve your rental, book your room, pack, and away you go. However, you’ll soon find out there are plenty of pitfalls. And if you don’t know any better you’ll find yourself going about it all wrong. Don’t worry!…
Road Warriorette Weekend Express
Hey readers! Got a question or something you want to discuss this weekend? Here’s the perfect opportunity! Whether you want to share an interesting travel story, a packing tip, an etiquette tip, or anything else going on in the business travel world, comment here and we’ll have a discussion. Travel tip of the week: On the…
