Monthly Archives

Monthly Archives for September 2016.

What to wear on an overnight flight

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I leave soon for India, and I have spent a lot (A LOT) of time thinking about what to wear during transit. It takes 30 hours and four flights to get there, and I want to make sure that whatever  I’m wearing is as comfortable as possible. However, I will be traveling with coworkers, so…

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Researching how to dress for international business travel

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When I go to work in the warmer months my favorite thing to wear is a dress. Dresses keep me cool and don’t require much thought beyond shoes and accessories. I talk a good game about skirts, and it’s true that skirts are more versatile, but I will choose a dress every time. When planning…

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Getting organized for business travel

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How should a new business traveler get and stay organized for business travel? Reader L asks… Hi Road Warriorette! I am about to start a new job at my company where I will travel to Washington, DC and San Francisco once a month. I am worried I will forget to pack or do something necessary…

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Great deals at Amazon Labor Day Sale

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If you’re in need of new business travel gear, the Amazon Labor Day Sale has some excellent deals on luggage, clothes, electronics, and shoes. Here are a few of my favorite picks. Luggage. The most important tool in a business traveler’s toolbox! Reader favorite Travelpro Platinum Magna 2 21 Inch Express Suiter is 58% off,…

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What are your thoughts on flying while seated backwards?

a diagram of a plane

In a month I am heading to India for the first time. Expect to hear a lot about it as I work through the logistics of a week-long trip, with 60 total hours of travel time. While the idea of spending 30 hours in transit one-way is, at the very least, overwhelming, I am extremely…

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