Fun times. I had just boarded my flight and gotten comfortable in my aisle seat, perusing Facebook while keeping an eye out for anyone who needed to get into my row. First one, then another gentleman sat down next to me, and boarding was going surprisingly fast. Until a horrible smell filled the air, followed…
On my trip last week I saw a few glaring examples that many travelers just don’t think about where their bags and backpacks are. So many passengers seated in the aisle got whacked in the face or the arm by backpacks and shoulder bags. None of it was on purpose, but the standing passengers were…
Do I have to take out my liquids when I have TSA Pre-check? Reader T asks…. I’ll be traveling next week for a conference. I have TSA Pre-check but haven’t flown in a while. Do I need to put my lipsticks in my liquids bag? Do I need to take my liquids bag out when…
If you’ve read this blog for any period of time you know that my advice is to always buy the best carry-on you can afford. There are relatively affordable brands in different price points, but if you’re going to be on the road a lot then you need a bag that can take the abuse.…
One of my resolutions this year was to read more on my work trips. With a bunch of travel coming up next month I wanted to get my business travel reading list together. I wish I had recommendations for you, but, well, you have to actually read to give recommendations! I am hopeful that after…
National Car Rental released results from a recent survey about business travel, and I am fascinated. I *love* statistics, getting into what they mean and what they say about human behavior, and then seeing how they align with my experience and my readers’ experience. The report on this particular survey is focusing on taking time…
Everybody likes a sale, right? In the past Amazon has had 50% and more off of luggage. While that would be great, this year most of the savings are on electronics, many of which are very useful for business travel. (Amazon is still offering 15% off many suitcases, though.) Here are a few notables of…
It’s February, and usually here in Texas that means spring is on the way. This year….not exactly. It’s still really cold here and all around the country. If you’re used to a more temperate climate, traveling to a place with snow and ice can be jarring! Here is how to survive winter business travel. Pack…
On a recent trip I was reminded that no matter what I need to make sure I always have my headphones. It’s necessary for my sanity. I had just boarded my plane and gotten settled. Perusing my email, I occasionally glanced up at the line of passengers slowly shuffling past. It wasn’t too exciting other…
Is it okay to ask someone to scoot over if it will mean an empty seat between the two of you? Reader S asks…. I was flying home from a meeting a couple of weeks ago and the flight was really empty. Many rows only had one person. I had an aisle seat and there…
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