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Monthly Archives for July 2014.

Business travel news roundup

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Here are a few of the stories that caught my eye in the last week or so….  Make sure your devices have juice!! New security scrutiny focuses on electronic devices. via @USAToday Here’s a good list to look through. 11 items to pack in your travel medical kit. via @foxnewstravel Some fun things on this…

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Another reason to bring mobile chargers on international trips

A year ago my phone died during the return trip from Manila. Due to insane delays in customs I wasn’t able to charge my phone before my connecting flight, and just assumed I would be able to charge it on the flight home. Despite recent flights on many planes with plugs, this particular flight had…

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Beauty Monday: Refresh with face wipes

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Every week Road Warriorette features a beauty product that makes traveling easier. Do you have a favorite? Send it to RoadWarriorette @ gmail.com. During the hot and sticky summer, long travel days can get rough. Add in travel delays and overcrowded airports and things can get uncomfortable fast. I can’t really help with late flights and…

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Preparing for your first international business trip

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Getting ready for your first business trip abroad can be very stressful! I’ve put together a comprehensive list of items that can help you prepare, hopefully cutting down on your anxiety. This is the first installment. When I found out that I would be taking my first international business trip I was both excited and…

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A few ways to slow down

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It seems like I’m always in a hurry.  Whether it’s rushing to get to a meeting, eating my lunch as fast as I can, or quickly filing through security, there are lots of opportunities to make bad decisions when rushing around during travel.  Those bad decisions can lead to slowing you and others down, which…

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A list of free wifi in US airports

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A recent USA Today clip by Matt Granite listed six things not to buy at the airport.  One of those things was wifi.  The recommendation was to instead find a Starbucks. That might be easy in some places but some airports are huge! If you belong to an airline lounge, you can get free wifi there.…

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Business travel news roundup

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Here are a few of the stories that caught my eye in the last week or so….  Looking for low heels? Check out Corporette’s post today for several cute options. via @corporette Oh dear! United Flight Diverted After Evacuation Slide Opens Mid-Flight via @NBCNews Southwest Airlines finds itself at a crossroads.   via @USATODAY An…

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Traveling with only your phone

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I talk about packing light all the time—it’s one of my favorite topics. One of the ways to lighten your personal item is by swapping out your laptop for a tablet. But what if you took it a step further? What if you went on a trip where your only communication device is your phone?…

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