What was going on this week in years past? 2013 One of the best travel beauty tips ever! A travel makeup routine using only pencils. Genius! 2012 I revisited what toiletries to travel with and how to pack them as part of my Business Travel 101 series. 2011 We had a discussion on who unpacks when…
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for September 2014.
Road Warriorette Weekend Express
Hey readers! Got a question or something you want to discuss this weekend? Here’s the perfect opportunity! Whether you want to share an interesting travel story, a packing tip, an etiquette tip, or anything else going on in the business travel world, comment here and we’ll have a discussion. Travel tip of the week: Give Uber…
5 Travel Safety Tips
When women travel alone, whether it’s business or personal, it’s important to keep safety top of mind. Don’t feel foolish or paranoid—it’s simple to be aware of your surroundings and take a few basic precautions, and far better than the alternative. These are five things I do on every trip. Choose a hotel with indoor…
Coping with stress before takeoff
Traveling is stressful, but when you add work into the mix stress can go through the roof. It often begins before you’ve even started traveling. Packing when you would rather be enjoying time with friends and family. Making sure you don’t sleep through your alarm due and miss your 5am flight. There is stress the…
Business travel news roundup
Here are a few of the stories that caught my eye in the last week or so…. Working during the first trimester is hard! Working Through Your First Trimester. via @corporette Without a doubt. Are your travel standards too low? via @usatodaytravel I like it. Here it is: Southwest confirms new look for its planes.…
Hard sided vs. soft sided suitcases
With all of the one million suitcase options out there, picking out the right one can be a definite challenge. Spinner or not? Hard side or soft side? Spend a lot or save money? How many pockets?? For years, I have been a proponent of soft-sided carry-on bags with plenty of pockets and rollerblade wheels.…
Apple Pay
Some big news out of Apple today! Along with the new iPhone and Apple Watch (it’s amazing that I can no longer live without something that I didn’t know existed an hour ago. I need that watch!!), Apple Pay was unveiled to the public a little while ago. Essentially it’s an alternative to using your…
Missing the days of no inflight wifi
When I first started flying for my job inflight wifi was nonexistent. Before you started to board there were always a few frantic moments of trying to get that last email sent, and then you were cut off from the world until you landed. Back then I was often frustrated that my productivity was being…
Packing for a three week business trip
What are the considerations when packing for an extended trip? Reader J asks…. Hi! I’m a fan of your blog (discovered you on Corporette). I am an attorney, and I have a three week long trial in a very hot, humid city coming up soon. It’s a federal court case. I will not be going…
Posts from the past
What was going on this week in years past? 2013 After some issues charging devices during an international trip I begin looking for a solution to the problem. I find some Crocs that are perfect for fall business travel. 2012 This conference packing tip is a must. Tips for picking out and packing your personal…
