You guys know I love contests…. any time I can get something for my readers I go for it!! So here is one from our friends at National Car Rental. I am giving away a five-day rental from National. Enter by writing a comment to this post about the following: What is your best tip…
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for May 2011.
Survey Shows In-Person Meetings Trump Technology. I’m Shocked.
I think anyone who travels regularly for business already knows this one, but it’s still nice to have it confirmed. A survey recently done by Embassy Suites shows that business travelers think face time is important in maintaining strong client relationships, and in-person visits are far more effective than conference or video calls. Um, yeah.…
Poll: Most Important Feature in a Rental Car
I rent a car almost every time I travel. Even if I’m only in town for a day, I’ve found it is more convenient and often cheaper to rent a car than to take cabs. I do it so often I forget now how intimidating it can be for some people, and how it used…
Worst Travel Story. Ever.
This story is so bad I don’t want to read it again to edit it….. so here it is in its entirety. A horrible travel experience from one of my friends. <<shudder>> So I was flying home from Durham and was on the short portion (DFW to AUS) when they moved my seat at the…
Long Flight Comfort, Updated
As you read this I am on my way to Manila, in the Philippines. It is a looooong way from Texas to Manila, taking about 26 hours of travel time. The longest leg by far is from DFW to Tokyo, clocking in just over 13 hours. Luckily, I have gotten an upgrade to business class…
Go Like a Pro
Starting soon, I will be a featured blogger for National Car Rental’s new Facebook program, Go Like a Pro. National is one of the top rental car companies in the world, with locations just about everywhere. I’m pretty excited about the exposure I’ll be getting on their page, plus they are sending me a pretty…
Traveling Together: Sharing Hotel Rooms With Coworkers
Adding your boss or coworkers to a business trip can be fraught with issues. Traveling Together is a series on Road Warriorette about avoiding the pitfalls that crop up when traveling with others. One of the most awkward things in travel can be sharing a hotel room with a co-worker. With companies trying harder than…
New Page! First Business Trip Help
That first business trip can be so intimidating! What to wear, how to pack it, what toiletries are necessary, surviving long and uncomfortable flights…. So many potential issues! For first trip, five years ago, I was terrified. Starting a new job at a new company is scary enough, but add traveling cross-country to that and…
Professional in Sneakers
Although it’s been debated before, it is certainly possible to look professional in an active job. Pants with stretch, knit tops that move with you, and supportive flats can take you far. But some days, for some jobs, it is just impossible to wear anything besides some sort of sneakers. I will be having one…
Cranberries in Tex-Mex? Huh.
I love Tex-Mex. Having lived in Texas my whole life, I was practically raised on it, and in fact had some sort of Tex-Mex three times this weekend. We make tacos, enchiladas, and fajitas on a regular basis for dinner, and consider it the ultimate comfort/hangover food. It is so tasty! There are all kinds…
