Etiquette tip: Wait to put your coat in the overhead bin!

a model airplane flying in the sky

I have been on the road a lot already this year, traveling literally from coast to coast. Some places are having lovely weather right now, but it seems like most of the country is in the grips of record-cold temps. I saw that today in Nashville it is -2! Crazy. What does all this cold…

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Cell phone calls in public places

a sign with a phone icon

I was enjoying dinner on a recent trip when I had a little disruption.  Two ladies across from the restaurant from me were eating when one of them received a phone call.  She took the call, which is not a big surprise these days. But what was surprising is that she took the call on…

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Amazon Presidents’ Day luggage sale

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Happy Presidents’ Day! If you’ve been looking to buy some luggage but were waiting for the right time, this may be the day you have been waiting for. Today Amazon has a Presidents’ Day sale going on with up to 70% off (or more) on select luggage (click to visit the Amazon sale).  Not all…

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Road Warriorette Weekend Express

Hey readers! Got a question or something you want to discuss this weekend?  Here’s the perfect opportunity!  Whether you want to share an interesting travel story, a packing tip, an etiquette tip, or anything else going on in the business travel world, comment here and we’ll have a discussion. Travel tip of the week: Because I…

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Improving flight comfort.

a grey pillow with a hole in the center

So the other day I saw a story that, while not surprising, was quite concerning.  Spring Airlines, a Chinese budget carrier, would like to offer standing tickets for their flights.  Can you imagine flying on a plane like you would on a subway or bus??  Sounds delightful.  When Airbus put in a patent recently for saddle seats I was horrified…

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Help me figure this travel problem out: Travel Toothbrush

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Apologies in advance, because this is a little gross. I have been having a problem that I can’t seem to solve: my travel toothbrush gets moldy. It doesn’t seem to matter what brand of toothbrush, what type of toothbrush holder, or what kind of toiletry bag I’m using. It has happened several times over the…

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My top 5 travel robot picks

a red toy airplane with a robot on it

The future of travel is looking very….robotic. It seems like every other week there is a new story about robots entering the travel world.  Makes me wonder what the heck travel will look like ten, twenty years from now.  I think these advances are really cool although I have concerns about losing the human touch…

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Cool travel product: Brita Hard Sided Water Filter Bottle

a green and white bottle with green and white circles

Ever since I was a kid I would drink a ton of water. However, I’m a water snob, I admit it. I love drinking water, but I refuse to drink it unless it tastes good. In high school my family moved to a city that had terrible tasting water, and my mom gave me so…

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Posts from the past

What was going on this time  in years past? 2014 If you’re going to carry on your suitcase (which I highly recommend!) then please follow these 5 etiquette rules for traveling with carryons. If you ever have to travel for a long time in the colder months follow my guide for packing for two weeks in…

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Road Warriorette Weekend Express

Hey readers! Got a question or something you want to discuss this weekend?  Here’s the perfect opportunity!  Whether you want to share an interesting travel story, a packing tip, an etiquette tip, or anything else going on in the business travel world, comment here and we’ll have a discussion. Travel tip of the week: Anxious about…

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