One of my favorite subjects to write about is travel etiquette. When you travel week after week you notice a lot of questionable behaviors. In my goal to make the skies a little friendlier I share my observations about etiquette at an airport to etiquette at a hotel, and everything in-between. After the seat reclining…
Before a recent three day trip to New York I decided to do an experiment. See, I before I started traveling for work on a regular basis I was one of the dreaded over-packers. I would make lists three pages long of all of the things I needed for a one week vacation, then bring…
Marriott announced last week that they will not block personal Wi-Fi networks in the future after being caught doing so and a fine of $600k from the FCC. In their initial FCC petition, Marriott said their primary concern was about the potential of cyberattacks and their network slowing down. While this petition asked the FCC…
Is it possible to pack for a trip up north during winter in a single suitcase? Reader S. asks…. I saw your blog and decided to ask for your help. Hopefully you will respond before I depart warm Florida for my business trip to Boston leaving mid-January 2015. My job assignment will be from January…
What was going on the last few weeks in years past? 2014 Crazy cold weather leads to travel delays! Here are some recommendations on how to deal. Traveling when you don’t feel good is no fun, but there are ways to make it better. One of my New Year’s resolutions was to eat healthier. Here is…
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: Use an…
A USA Today story reported that US business travel spending is as high as it has ever been. According to the Global Business Travel Association US businesses spent around $292 billion in 2014, and that number is expected to rise to $310 billion next year. A healthy US economy along with lower oil prices are…
Sleeping on a plane and in a hotel room isn’t always an easy thing during a business trip. Being exhausted from a day of traveling helps, but not being in your own bed plus having all the responsibilities of a business trip on your mind can make getting a little shut eye a frustrating experience. …
On a recent trip a delay meant I was one of the last few to board a Southwest flight. When I got on the plane it was as I expected….only middle seats left. There were probably about ten, all in the back. There were a few other people from my previous flight boarding at the same…
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: Looking to…
My name is Sarah and I will teach you how to make business travel less stressful and more fun. I’ve been traveling for work for over a decade so consider me your new business travel friend and advisor. Learn more about Road Warriorette ...
