Monthly Archives for April 2014.
What is a good brand of luggage that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg? A reader wrote: I know you have done a lot of articles on what is the best piece of luggage for frequent travelers out there, but I have a different kind of question about luggage. I’m shopping for my mother…
Here are the news stories that caught my eye over the last week or so…. (And this time the links should work!!) NSFW. Seriously. But once you’re home, read some of the tweets about the photo US Airways sent out, I assume accidentally. I’m assuming someone will get fired…… Not particularly travel related, but good…
Late last year I bought an iPad Air. The goal was to gradually transition to my travel computer and eventually start leaving my Dell 14 inch laptop at home. For the first month I didn’t have a keyboard, and it baffled me how anyone used tablets as work computers. Typing on a screen is fine…
Starting today, every week Road Warriorette will feature a beauty product that makes traveling easier. Do you have a favorite? Send it to RoadWarriorette @ gmail.com. Toiletries can be some of the hardest items to pack for a new frequent traveler. You’ve spent years building up your beauty routine—how can you possibly be asked to…
You probably know I’m not one to advocate arbitrarily adding stuff to your packing list. But man, the weather is so nice out right now! Spending just a little bit of time outside gives your mind a break and will make your business trip feel more like a vacation. One or two (small) items could…
Last month after the Delta Skymiles changes I ran a poll asking if the changes would make anyone stop flying Delta. The answer was a resounding, overwhelming YES. 63% of respondents said they would leave, compared to 14% who said they wouldn’t and 19% who were still making up their mind. Now that American has…
Remember my cousin who is on a two month business trip? He left about a week ago. As I drove him to the airport I tried to remember all of my best tips for him. “Have your stuff ready when you get to the security line.” “Wait until they call your group number before going…
Apps are great. They help us check the weather, keep in touch with friends, organize our lives, and of course, manage our travel. I have several travel apps on my phone that help me stay on top of the one million details frequent travel requires, but am always on the lookout for more. Besides its…
Here’s what was going on this week in years past… 2013: TSA Pre-check was introduced at my airport, and I could use it. That was not awesome. (Seriously—if you travel even once a quarter it is definitely worth it.) I discovered two things that changed my life in the same month: Outfit Posts and nude…
I am thrilled to announce that starting this month I will be a contributing writer to the Room Key blog ‘Beyond the Front Desk.’ Room Key is a hotel search engine created by six of the world’s leading hotel companies. It enables travelers to quickly and easily compare value for their stay – based on…
My name is Sarah and I will teach you how to make business travel less stressful and more fun. I’ve been traveling for work for over a decade so consider me your new business travel friend and advisor. Learn more about Road Warriorette ...
