Monthly Archives

Monthly Archives for November 2017.

How to sleep during business travel

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Ever since the school year started–and my oldest started kindergarten–I’ve been obsessed with sleep. This is most certainly caused by the necessary shift our household has taken due to the required 6am wakeup time. See, the Home Warrior and I are generally night-owls. If it were up to us, we would go to bed after…

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Black Friday Travel Gear Deals

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Now I know that ‘tis the season and we’re supposed to be shopping for others and all that. And I promise, very soon I will share a comprehensive shopping guide for gifts that will thrill any road warriors in your life. But *just in case* you need something for yourself (or others!) I’ve got a…

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Where to stand when waiting to board

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Where is the best place to stand when you’re waiting to board your flight? Reader L asks… I need help figuring out where I should wait in the gate area to board my flights. I know you say not to get too close to the boarding line but I can’t tell when they are calling…

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Eating alone on a business trip

What is it about eating alone that’s so hard? How can you make it easier? Reader B asks… I started a new job with business travel earlier this year. I really like my job, but there is one thing that I can’t figure out how to make better. Every time I eat out by myself…

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Good travel gear deals during Amazon’s Countdown to Black Friday

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Thanksgiving, and therefore Black Friday, are right around the corner. It’s wild to think about–how did it all get here so fast?? When Thanksgiving is early doesn’t it just make everything feel so rushed?  Regardless of my panic, Black Friday is happening soon. Amazon doesn’t like waiting for everyone to shop all at once so…

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How to remember your hotel room number

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When you’re in the middle of a busy business travel period it’s easy to forget details. This is why packing lists are so helpful! Just go down your list to make sure you have your umbrella, chargers, and glasses. But what about other details–not like bringing something with you, but like, where the turn is…

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Try new business travel booking tool Upside and get free Bose headset

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Does it seem strange to you that there aren’t any websites or apps designed for helping independent business travelers select their travel options? In all of the conversations I’ve had with fellow travelers over the last decade, it’s clear there is a relatively large group of people who are responsible for booking their own travel,…

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