Monthly Archives for October 2013.
You guys know I love packing lists, and have them for all types of situations. But what goes in my purse, and is therefore accessible during a flight, doesn’t really change. Maybe I’ll bring an extra book for a super long trip, but for the most part I put the same stuff in there. I…
Next week I will be flying to Manila. I’ll only be gone for a week, but because it’s so far there are lots of details to figure out. Entertainment for the 50 hours of travel, packing for the tropical climate, travel logistics, plus of course my actual work stuff. The last time I flew home…
I don’t write about points too often, but this is a good deal that’s easy to sign up for. Just thought I’d let other Hertz users know. Gold Plus Rewards—Register to earn up to 350 bonus points on rentals Hertz Gold Plus Rewards members can register at www.HertzFreeDays.com to earn 250 bonus points, plus base…
This week I flew Delta for the first time in like fifteen years. (It was weird yet fine, but that will be a post for a different day.) As I was walking down the jetbridge, wondering what the flight would be like, I heard something tinkling in front of me. It took me a moment,…
This giveaway is closed. The search for the perfect travel purse can feel never ending. You find a super cute bag with great pockets but no zipper. Or an incredibly functional bag that is also incredibly boring. Or worse yet, a bag that seems to be everything you wished for, and then breaks on your…
For my first job out of college, I was never required to travel. Plenty of people I knew did, though, and at that time (over ten years ago) that company paid for business class for all international travel. Those were the days! I left that company several years ago, but found out that after I…
Expedia and Egencia just released the results of a study that looked at business travel trends among various age groups. While according to this study I’m not a Millennial, the way some of the results were presented really rubbed me the wrong way. First of all, the title is: “Millennials Spend More Freely, Complain More…
Top five lists can be so hard, but they make you think about what is really necessary. Of course I need clothes, a wallet, and a suitcase. But what are my necessities, besides my literal, actual necessities? Here are the five things I can’t travel without. Pashmina. Combination blanket, scarf, pillow, napkin, and colorful accessory,…
This contest is closed. It’s that time of year again—the One Two Free promotion from National Car Rental is back! This promo allows you to get extra points every time you rent, getting you to your dream trip even faster. Imagine what you could do with all of those extra points towards rentals–a romantic getaway,…
Those of you who have been around for a while know that I have a seven year old Ogio suitcase that has gone all over the world with me. I have loved it, but the hard use has taken its toll, and it is time to find a replacement. There are so many great brands…
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