Monthly Archives for May 2014.
Last week as I arrived at the airport I got a notification that my flight was delayed by half an hour. After I got over the initial irritation (why couldn’t they have told me before I left the house?? I could have done 30 minutes more of work!) I figured to make lemonade out of…
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. This Siamod laptop tote checks all the boxes required for a classic: great shape, beautiful color, interesting yet subtle print. It also has everything you need as a business traveler: big compartments, zipper…
As I packed for my most recent trip, the Home Warrior walked by my suitcase and picked up my liquids bag. “What’s this?” heasked. I can see the confusion! Right now, I’ve pared my liquids bag so far down that it looks like a collection of a few random items in a Ziploc bag. When…
Here are a few of the stories that caught my eye in the last week or so…. I’m always interested to see what flight attendants are wearing at different airlines. via @NBCNews Be sure to take a look at this. How to stay active while traveling. via @TravlFashnGirl Here’s a good article on airline seats.…
Today has been a super fun traveling day. Weather delays in Chicago meant we sat on the plane for two and a half hours before taking off. Yay. But before the glory of that flight, I witnessed an interesting scenario that I want to get your take on. The flight to Chicago was overbooked (shocker).…
Every week Road Warriorette features a beauty tip or product that makes traveling easier. Do you have a favorite? Send it to RoadWarriorette @ gmail.com. Traveling can be so hard on your nails! Whether it’s maneuvering your suitcase, grabbing things out of your briefcase, or just general wear and tear, regular travel can reduce a beautiful…
Do the people flying with you get all of the same benefits as you? Reader E asks…. I have been a long-time reader of Delta Points having grown up in GA and lived in cities where I stayed loyal to Delta. Since moving to Nashville last year, I am now almost 100% loyal to Southwest, and…
Happy Mother’s Day! Hopefully you are all relaxing and doing nice things for your mother, or having nice things done for you if you are a mother. I’ve spent a delightful morning playing outside with the Mini Warrior while the Home Warrior made brunch. Fun times! For a new business traveler, renting a car can…
What was going on this week (and the week before) in years past? 2013 Mandatory budget cuts were affecting the FAA. I wrote about how to deal with furloughs during this difficult time. I wrote about the highly debated subject of how ethical it is to bring people on business trips. 2012 My Road Warriorette…
A reader asks: is it possible to pack for four days in a bag that fits under an airline seat? My answer: definitely! Read more to see how.
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