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This past week I had a quick trip to the midwest, and it was an *experience*. The work was fine, the people were GREAT, but the travel had a lot of ups and downs. I’ll write more about some of those later (once the CHARGES ON MY CREDIT CARD ARE OFFICIALLY REVERSED grrrrr) but I…
Which is better for business travel, a backpack or a purse? Reader L asks…. I’m ready to get a new bag for my business trips. Right now I usually travel twice a month. In the past I’ve tried purses and backpacks but I’m not really set on either one. Do you think one is better…
Hello, gorgeous. There really is no other word for the Archer Brighton Isabel than fabulous. The lines. The roomy interior. The pockets. The trolley strap. And it’s navy! Be still, my heart. I love how there is room for a 17” laptop, a tablet, and other travel essentials yet is still slim enough to fit…
Where can a new business traveler find a travel bag that hooks onto their suitcase? Reader R asks… I’ve taken two business trips in the last few months and have several more scheduled before the end of the year. For Christmas my husband wants to get me a new work bag since my current computer…
One of the most important items to have for business travel is the carry-on. I don’t mean your rollaboard (although of course that is important too!), but your personal item. It holds everything you need for your flight—laptop, files, plus normal purse stuff—it gets stuffed into overhead bins or under plane seats, and acts as…
Let’s face it, air travel is stressful. A lot of the time we just want to get to our destination and out of that cramped airline seat as fast as possible. There are tarmac delays, crying babies, loud talkers, chatty neighbors, smelly food, tight carryon space, small seats, middle seats, slow WiFi, no WiFi, few…
What was going on this week in years past? 2013 A pregnant friend of mine had a special experience with the TSA. After an awkward encounter I gave some tips on how to get in and out of the window seat. Packing isn’t always easy when it’s so hot, so I shared my packing list…
What was going on this week in years past? 2013 Great timing for this post from the past: 5 tips for getting through airport security quickly Want to know what’s on my personal item packing list? Even though I wrote it last year the list hasn’t changed. 2012 In this post we had an interesting discussion…
The personal item is the most important bag you take on a business trip. Yes, a suitcase may have all of your clothes and toiletries, but those things are replaceable. The information kept in your laptop, cell phone, and any work-related documents in your purse or briefcase would be much more difficult to replace, which…
April 2012: Although I hope you never have to travel while injured, here are some tips for making it easier. And yes, these are from my own experience. I spent a lot of time prepping for my two week conference, with strategies for packing and being out of the office that long. For some, eating…
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