What are some good options for small spinner suitcases? Reader M asks…. Hi RW. I have gotten better and better at packing light over the years. I’m ready to downsize my suitcase to a smaller size than the regular 21” carry-on. A lot of the ones you recommend look good but due to some back…
Packing for a business trip can feel so overwhelming. Countless readers, coworkers, and friends have shared their struggles and frustrations. It’s tempting to bring everything in your closet just so you know you will be covered for any situation, but it’s not necessary (I promise!). Case in point: recently I traveled to California with a…
A few weeks ago I was flying to California and overheard a conversation between a passenger and a flight attendant. “Apparently people prefer to watch movies on their phones instead of the IFEs, so they’re taking them out of most of the planes.” Color me surprised. I actually prefer the IFEs, or in flight entertainment…
A common complaint about flying is the smells. Whether it’s too much perfume, certain….personal….smells, or simply the scent of recycled air, there is a long list of fragrances that aren’t the best part of flying. A frequent smell on that list is pungent food–onions, certain chips, tuna….the odors extend farther than one might assume from…
Which is better for business travel, a backpack or a purse? Reader L asks…. I’m ready to get a new bag for my business trips. Right now I usually travel twice a month. In the past I’ve tried purses and backpacks but I’m not really set on either one. Do you think one is better…
Is it rude to bypass the boarding line in some circumstances? Reader S wonders…. I flew from La Guardia to Dallas last week. I got to the gate just as boarding started.When they called Group 4, which is part of priority boarding, I joined the line. Half of the people in line had boarded before…
As if you needed another reason to not check your bag….. According to USA Today a woman traveling from Tampa to DFW arrived at the baggage carousel to find her suitcase “shredded.” Half of her belongings were gone, and what was left was heaped in a bin and covered in grease and toothpaste. Yikes. Now,…
There are so many horror stories out there of people putting critical items in their suitcase that gets lost by the airlines. Even if you plan to carry on your suitcase, plans can change at the last minute and necessitate a checked bag. Last week a colleague had to fly to California, but due to…
A friend of mine is going on a trip to Europe soon, and is worried about sleeping comfortably on the plane. Those of us who travel internationally in coach on a regular basis know that while “comfortably” may be a stretch, there are definitely ways to make sleeping upright a little better. One of his…
Back and forth, across the country, everywhere, all the time…. Y’all I swear I’ve been so busy I’m losing my mind. What a crazy few weeks! Many apologies for the tardy posts. Hoping now that some of my major travel is past I can get back to a regular writing schedule. Today I want to…
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