Answering Readers Questions: Flying Upsets My Stomach!!

a pink bottle with yellow text

Every time I fly, my stomach gets upset. Do you have some tips to avoid this? Thanks!! I can totally relate to this one. I have a fairly sensitive system, and I have to be super careful I take care of myself or I will get very nauseous, very quickly. At first I thought it…

Continue Reading »

Working Out On the Road

a silhouette of a woman stretching

One of the issues I am constantly struggling with is staying healthy when I travel.  It is so easy to eat badly, drink a lot of wine, and let work get in the way of working out. I get reader questions about this too, and I have discussed it with fellow travelers, so I know…

Continue Reading »

Even Better Than Counting Sheep: My Pre-Bed Routine

a bed with white pillows and a floral blanket

We all know how important it is to get enough sleep. When we’re in a strange place, though, it’s not always that easy to actually get to sleep. Establishing a pre-bed routine for travel, or maintaining the one you use at home, is a great way to help yourself drift off. Of course, it’s so…

Continue Reading »

Feeling Homesick

It happens to the best of us. You are moving along, traveling to your destination, working all day, getting your stuff done….and then you get to your hotel room. You’re alone, without your spouse, kids, pets, or stuff. For some people this is a dream come true!! For the people who are glad to get…

Continue Reading »

Great Travel Dress from TravelSmith

a red dress on a mannequin

Over the weekend I got the new TravelSmith catalog. After being sad because I don’t have a vacation planned (because the pictures are so fabulous!) I started noticing the clothes. There is some really cute stuff in there! I am loving this coral short sleeved dress. The length is perfect for work, the color is…

Continue Reading »

My Must Have, Can’t Leave Home Without Them Travel Items

a pink yoga mat on a white background

I was recently asked what my most important travel items are. What are the things that I never leave home without? I guess I talk about this in various ways all the time, but I’ve never thought about it in quite those terms. So, here is a list of my favorite things for travel. Pashmina.…

Continue Reading »

Answering Reader’s Questions: Packable Makeup

I recently got a question from a reader: I know I don’t have to put my non-liquid makeup in that plastic ziploc bag. How do I know what counts as liquid, and how can I minimize that? Great question!! I get searches on this all of the time, as well as emailed questions about travel…

Continue Reading »

What to do with the purse?

a red purse with zippers

Something that has popped up on some blogs that I frequent is what to do with your purse while traveling. How do you fit it in your laptop bag? Why do airlines hate women, only allowing two carry-ons? What if your laptop is huge? My laptop bag is not that attractive, I don’t want it…

Continue Reading »

Shoes That I Love….and oh yeah, Seem Good for Travel

a close up of a shoe

I recently discovered a fabulous line of shoes. They are super cute, have a variety of styles and heel heights, and look super comfy for travel!! I can’t wait to order some. They are called Geox, and they use a technology developed in Italy to create comfortable, breathable shoes. They have everything from sneakers to…

Continue Reading »

Green Travel Outfits!! Cute Enough for Work, Comfy Enough for Travel

a yellow and brown dress on a mannequin

In honor of Earth Day on Thursday, April 22, all of my posts this week are going to focus on some aspect of traveling green. If you know of something I should write about, send me an email! RoadWarriorette@gmail.com A few years ago, if you tried to find eco-friendly clothing, you would not be happy.…

Continue Reading »