Monthly Archives for May 2014.
Earlier this week I wrote a Top 5 guide for your first business trip, including mostly packing-related items. Some of the comments reminded me that as much as I think about how to pack, there is more to travel then packing efficiently! Electronics (and their chargers) are a critical component of successful business travel. While…
This past Monday I had my first super-early flight in several months. I had to be at the airport at 5am, which meant I got up at 4. Just a bit of information for y’all: I am not a morning person. At. All. At 4am I was trying to put my makeup on, staring into…
What was going on this week in years past? 2013 After experiencing an open middle seat not being shared I wrote an etiquette tip for how passengers should handle this situation. A Hampton Inn’s plugs in West Haven made my day. 2012 After falling asleep at an airport I polled to see if others ever…
Each week Road Warriorette features a travel bag that hits all of the high notes for ladies on the road: pockets, construction, and (of course!) style. Oh my goodness. This bag is gorgeous!! The Epiphanie Clover was designed as a purse/camera bag, with removable dividers to hold camera equipment. Take out those dividers and you’ve…
There is a chronic issue that plagues airports. It’s not delayed flights (although it feels like that’s a constant issue too!). It is people getting in the boarding line before it’s their turn. It happens all the time and is super annoying to other passengers. It’s not just one airline; it happens all over! Last…
Here are a few of the stories that caught my eye in the last week or so…. Class warfare in the air: Business fliers vs. vacationers. via @USATODAY If you’re going on a road trip this summer here’s ten ways to make it smoother from NY Times. If you’re going to Europe see this. RT…
Do you remember my cousin who went on a two-month business trip? He got back last week, and is gearing up for his new job with frequent travel. (I got some very interesting stories from him, to come….) He came over to hang out over the weekend while I was packing for my trip this…
With all of the changes to airline loyalty programs lately, the way we earn and spend points is evolving. This evolution means points are valued differently now. People have been able to buy points for a long time, and according to the points gurus there are times when this is a good deal. I was…
Spring is so weird. One day it’s 80 and sunny and the next day it’s 52 and cloudy. It was like that all across the country this week! What’s a business traveler to do? Obviously, checking the weather forecast is key. But the best thing to do is create outfits that can be tweaked to…
What was going on this week (and the week before) in years past? 2013 For those in the final boarding group I suggested you check your bag. It was a heated discussion. 2012 Flying home from Florida the Home Warrior and I experienced a little airplane maintenance frustration. After a long two-week conference I wrote…
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