On a recent overnight flight, a passenger became enraged that the woman in front of him wouldn’t turn off her overhead light. He went to the flight attendants and complained, and when they said she had a right to have her light on he proceeded to shout expletives. Then he threatened to kick her seat…
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Monthly Archives for July 2012.
Quick Security Tip: Check the bins before walking away!!
A few weeks ago, some friends went to Vegas for a long weekend. After going through security, they took their bins full of stuff to the benches to put their shoes on, etc. (Just like I always want people to do!) Since there are full body scanners in Vegas, they had to take everything out…
Longest hallway ever…..
I am probably the last person in the world to have downloaded the Instagram app onto my phone. Honestly, I’m not totally sure why I resisted for so long—it’s so fun! I had no idea my photos could look so cool! Anyway. A few weeks ago I was in Miami. For those of you who…
Travel Toiletries: Tips and Tricks
One of the hardest packing skills to learn is how to pack toiletries efficiently. Most women have spent years evolving their hair care, skin care, and general beauty routines—and now you have to condense all of that into a 1 quart plastic bag? Unfortunately yes, to an extent. However, there are ways to work within…
Business Traveler Interview: Dr. Susan Biali (Part 2)
We all know we should take our vacation time. Studies have shown time and again that people who take vacations are happier, healthier, live longer, and are more satisfied with their lives. It’s just so hard to leave work at the office! But don’t worry—there are ways to maximize time on your business trips as…
Quick Etiquette Tip: How to get to a non-aisle seat
Unless you’re in a bulkhead or an exit row, there is not a lot of room between you and the seat in front of you. So when you’re seated in an aisle seat, why do people insist on trying to squeeze by in front of you into the middle or window seats? Especially when they…
E-Readers—What’s your favorite and why?
When e-readers first came out, I’ll admit it. I was skeptical, because I love the experience of reading. Holding a book, turning the page, perusing my personal library for which of my favorites I am ready to re-read. Walking into a bookstore is practically a religious experience for me—the smell, the stories, the possibilities. I…
BiteHunter: Find great food deals on the road
One of the things I always try and do when traveling for work is eat at local restaurants. It gives me a more unique dining experience, a taste of the local culture and flavor, supports small businesses, and usually tastes pretty darn good. I will often use apps like Urban Spoon and Yelp to find…
Business Traveler Interview: Dr. Susan Biali
We all know we should take our vacation time. Studies have shown time and again that people who take vacations are happier, healthier, live longer, and are more satisfied with their lives. It’s just so hard to leave work at the office! But don’t worry—there are ways to maximize time on your business trips as…
TravelSmith Reversible Tank Dress On Sale
It makes so much sense for road warriorettes—a dress that can be worn two ways, but takes up the space in the suitcase as one. That’s only part of what makes this Voyager Knit Reversible Tank Dress so amazing. Since it’s made of the amazing Voyager fabric, it packs small and is very wrinkle resistant.…
