No matter the time of year, I hate checking my bag. It takes extra time I don’t have, plus there is always the fear that the airline will lose my suitcase. Not to mention–if you don’t have status or certain credit cards, the fees for checked baggage can really add up! I’ve gotten so good…
I have a love/hate relationship with Black Friday. As a lifelong bargain-hunter, the idea of a great deal is so appealing. But I hate the idea that if I don’t get to the store at 4am (or 6pm the night before) I lose out on special savings. Thankfully online shopping offers a lot of the…
Two and a half years ago the company that makes EMME travel toiletry bags sent one to me for review. Up to that point, I had been bad-mouthing zippered, hanging toiletry bags as too big, bulky, and unnecessary. The original EMME bag changed all of that for me, and I’ve used it, and loved it, on…
Last month I went to India, which requires 30 hours of travel time from Texas. The part of the country where I was staying is not too far from the coast, and relatively humid. You can imagine my surprise, then, when on third day there, in the middle of the office, my nose started bleeding…
If you’ve been a frequent traveler for a while, you’ve probably heard of Skyroll. They make luggage designed for people who travel with suits or other clothing that needs to be hung. Traditional suit hanging or folding compartments in the interior of a suitcase lead to creases and wrinkles. Skyroll was the first to actually…
When I first started traveling for work I tended to overpack. By a lot. A complete outfit, with its own matching pair of shoes, was my typical method. After the airline lost one of my bags I forced myself to pare down. For a while, I went too far in the other direction. For example,…
For years I’ve been an advocate of “bleisure” travel, or the idea of adding fun to a business trip. It’s not always easy to find free time when you’re traveling all over the place representing your company, but business travelers should carve out time to enjoy themselves whenever possible. Whether you’re traveling to a new…
A few weeks ago Corporette posted a great article about setting up a home office. As someone who works from home when I’m not traveling, I thought it was spot on. For a long time I didn’t have space for a separate office, I literally worked sitting on my bed. It was not ideal! We…
The weather seems to be transitioning, even here in Texas. In northern states people are wearing coats and boots! Fall is upon us, with winter soon to follow. If you think cooler temperatures means no more dresses on your business trips, think again! Dresses are perfect for transitional weather as they can be worn alone…
Let’s face it, long flights are intimidating. Between the dry air, the endless hours, and the cramped seats, a 9 hour flight can feel like eternity! While I can’t do much about the tiny amount of personal space (aside from fork up the dough for business class) there are a few things I can bring…
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