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Monthly Archives for April 2016.

My spring business travel uniform

a woman's outfit with a green cardigan and shoes

It’s getting to be that time again. Spring and summer are typically my busiest travel seasons, for some reason. I’m on the road two or three weeks per month for the foreseeable future. That means that I need things to be as easy as possible, basically all the time, especially when it comes to packing.…

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Travel etiquette tip: Wait in line for your suitcase. For small planes, at least.

a plane on the runway

Last week I flew on a number of regional jets. I don’t hate them, exactly. It’s just that they’re so darn, well, small. The aisles are small, the seats are small, omg the lavs are so so small, and the overhead bins are small. So small that anything resembling a normal sized carry on has…

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Top 5 posts for international trips

Tomorrow a friend is traveling internationally for the first time. I  am really excited for him (and slightly envious of  his cool vacation!). When he confessed that he was a little apprehensive about the whole super long flight thing, I told him I would send him a bunch of links to past posts about international…

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5 things I leave in my suitcase

a blue umbrella with a black handle

During my really busy travel periods (like right now!) managing my packing list is so much easier if I leave a few things in my suitcase or travel purse all the time. While it does mean I have duplicates of some items the convenience is well worth it. Another reason–I have forgotten things too often, and…

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WWYD: Is it worth it for a business traveler to pay for their own flights?

a blue circle with a white airplane in the middle

I’ve got a conundrum and I need your help figuring out what to do. For the past ten years, my company has paid for flights through a travel agency and I have paid for (and submitted expense reports for)  hotel, car rental, and miscellaneous expenses. However, starting this year my company has said it is…

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Packing strategies for temperature extremes during business travel

a woman's outfit with different types of clothing

Frequent business travelers often visit two cities on the same trip. During much of the year, this means they are visiting two separate climates and must pack accordingly. I’ve talked a lot about strategies for packing for multiple climates, as well as sample wardrobes for various times of the year. But what about when you’re…

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Tips for looking good after a flight

a tube of cream with a label

Travel is part of the job for many of us, and heading to the office directly from the airport is often an unfortunate necessity. Even though you may feel exhausted and travel-weary, it is possible to avoid the travel-worn look that is the hallmark of many road warriors. No one has to know you woke…

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A day in the life of a business traveler with the National Car Rental app

a screenshot of a login screen

Apps make business travel so much easier. Seriously, what did we do before smartphones? How did we function on the road without the ability to easily check our email, verify flight information, and change our car rentals on the go? There are countless ways a business traveler uses apps to make traveling easier, and the…

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