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Monthly Archives for December 2016.

Anyone Used AmazonBasics Luggage?

a black suitcase with wheels

I got a surprise text from my father-in-law this morning. “I want to  get a carry-on for Home Warrior’s mom for Christmas. Do you have  any suggestions?” A surprise because my FIL is typically way ahead of the curve on Christmas gift buying–we usually get emails asking what we want in mid-November. So the fact…

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2016 Road Warrior Gift Guide

a black suitcase with handle

As  hard as it is to believe, Christmas is only 11 days away. If you are still trying to frantically figure out what to get your special someone, don’t despair! Business travelers need all kinds of stuff. Here are some of my favorite gifts for road warriors. Road Warrior Gift Guide Suitcase. A great suitcase…

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Review: SCOTTeVEST Women’s Trench Coat

a black jacket with a pocket

Anytime I post asking for tips to avoid baggage fees, readers recommend SCOTTeVEST. It sounded kind of silly to me–load up your coat pockets to avoid checking a bag? Why would anyone do that?? So when SCOTTeVEST wanted to send me their women’s trench coat to try out, I was intrigued. Read on for my…

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Boots for winter business travel

a black boot with a white background

It’s December, and chilly weather is sweeping the nation. It’s not always easy to stay warm and dry this time of year, especially during frequent travel. Here are two pairs of boots for winter business travel that look great, are comfortable, and will keep you snug as a bug in a rug (or whatever the…

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Travelers rejoice! Netflix to allow offline streaming.

a screenshot of a movie

Just in time for the crazy holiday travel season, Netflix has announced that they will be allowing offline streaming of their movies and shows. What does this mean? All you have  to do is upgrade the Netflix app on your phone or tablet, and when you select certain movies or shows you will have the…

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