5 things I leave in my suitcase

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During my really busy travel periods (like right now!) managing my packing list is so much easier if I leave a few things in my suitcase or travel purse all the time. While it does mean I have duplicates of some items the convenience is well worth it. Another reason–I have forgotten things too often, and…

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WWYD: Is it worth it for a business traveler to pay for their own flights?

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I’ve got a conundrum and I need your help figuring out what to do. For the past ten years, my company has paid for flights through a travel agency and I have paid for (and submitted expense reports for)  hotel, car rental, and miscellaneous expenses. However, starting this year my company has said it is…

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Packing strategies for temperature extremes during business travel

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Frequent business travelers often visit two cities on the same trip. During much of the year, this means they are visiting two separate climates and must pack accordingly. I’ve talked a lot about strategies for packing for multiple climates, as well as sample wardrobes for various times of the year. But what about when you’re…

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Tips for looking good after a flight

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Travel is part of the job for many of us, and heading to the office directly from the airport is often an unfortunate necessity. Even though you may feel exhausted and travel-weary, it is possible to avoid the travel-worn look that is the hallmark of many road warriors. No one has to know you woke…

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A day in the life of a business traveler with the National Car Rental app

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Apps make business travel so much easier. Seriously, what did we do before smartphones? How did we function on the road without the ability to easily check our email, verify flight information, and change our car rentals on the go? There are countless ways a business traveler uses apps to make traveling easier, and the…

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Airplane etiquette from Jezebel’s Etiquette Monster

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One of the reasons I started this blog a bazillion years ago was to help people with etiquette while they’re traveling, especially while in the air. When you’re stuck in a flying metal tube with two hundred strangers it never hurts to be a little nicer to your fellow passengers! But I also love reading…

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Amazon Easter Luggage Sale

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If you’ve been looking to buy a new suitcase, this may be the sale you’ve been  waiting for. Amazon  currently has select luggage up to  60% off! This means great deals on some great brands, including some reader favorites like  Delsey and TravelPro, and my own personal favorite Victorinox. The ones listed here are all…

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Shoes for business travel

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It was my birthday a few  weeks ago, and my sweet family gave me some cash to go shopping  with. Alone. I haven’t been shopping for myself, much less alone, in longer than I can remember. So this was a huge luxury! I headed  off to Nordstrom Rack, hoping to score some deals on cute…

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5 things I wish I knew before my first business trip

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My first business trip was also my first day at a new job. Talk  about stressful! Besides not knowing anything about my new company, I had no idea how to pack, get through security quickly, or even rent a car. What are the things I wish I had known? I wish I had known how…

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Travel beauty rave: Baggallini Curling Iron Cover

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Sometimes the easiest travel hairstyle is an updo. Other times, however, I want to do my normal hairstyle even when on the road. I have moderately curly hair, but the curls aren’t even (and tend to frizz, argh)  so I smooth them out a bit with a curling iron. My Conair ¾ inch barrel curling…

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