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Monthly Archives for September 2011.

Top Five Travel Necessities: Hotel Edition

a package of tea with a bag of black tea

First of all, I have to say that I am super impressed with my readers. Based on the poll yesterday, about half of you unpack only for longer trips. But so many of you unpack all the time! That’s amazing, and I bow to you for being so organized and dedicated. After the poll, and…

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Poll: Do you unpack?

a pile of clothes in a suitcase

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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I even dream about packing

Last night I had a very strange dream. I was getting ready to go to a conference that I am actually attending in April. I hadn’t packed yet, and the people I was riding with (like 12 people I work with) were at my house, waiting in my driveway. Starting down the stairs, I thought…

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Top Five Travel Necessities: Airplane Edition

a close-up of a tablet

A recent conversation with a traveling friend got me thinking. What are the things I just can’t live without while on a trip? Are those things different when I’m traveling for business vs. fun? What do I need for the plane vs. the hotel, or clothes vs. toiletries? So after much deliberation and consideration, I…

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We have a winner!

The winner to the “1, 2, Free” Contest is…… Tom! He said that with his free day he would use his freed day on his Thanksgiving trip home to visit family. I think that sounds great!! Tom has won a $100 gas card from National Car Rental. Congratulations!! I have to say, I really enjoyed…

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Love is in the air….

a sign with flowers and text

This past weekend some good friends came into town. As we were hugging hello, my friend said, “Have I got a story for you!!” And boy, was she right. For the sake of the story, we will call these friends John and Jane. John and Jane were flying in from California, with a layover in…

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Wildfires in Central Texas

As I sat down to write my post this morning, all I could think about are the fires currently raging around Austin. Many fires surround Austin, including the huge Bastrop fire. Thousands of acres are burned, hundreds of homes are destroyed. Yesterday, family driving through town said they could see smoke in literally every direction.…

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Forget a toiletry item? GroomingZone to the rescue!!

a machine with a variety of products

Have you ever gotten to the airport and realized, “Dangit! I forgot my toothpaste/deodorant/razor?” I know I have. Well, that won’t be a problem anymore. If you forget some critical toiletry item, you can now purchase a replacement at GroomingZone. You all know I love a good vending machine (Sephora anyone?), and The New York…

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What are you listening to right now?

I am getting ready for the ACL Music Festival in a couple of weeks, and I can’t wait.   Although there are a lot of great bands coming this year, I am looking forward to Stevie Wonder the most. I am also super excited about Ray LaMontagne (he’s so great!), Fleet Foxes, the Cold War Kids,…

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