The holidays have come and gone, and with them parties, late nights, and food. Lots and lots of food. This is the time of year that just about all of us are trying to shed some of the extra pounds accumulated during all of the holiday merriment. You would think having so many people with…
USA Today wrote a story this week on the controversial subject of seat reclining. As the story points out, many airlines are pushing the limits of passengers by literally squeezing seats into every last available inch in order to generate more revenue. It seems these days that you don’t even have to be that tall…
The ‘polar vortex’ is sweeping most of the nation this week. Even here in Texas we are seeing snow and temperatures in the twenties and teens. Luckily I’m not traveling this week during the extreme cold, but with the holidays behind us I know many of you are back in the saddle. Traveling during the…
Hey readers, Happy New Year! 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…
During winter it feels like every molecule of my body just dries up. Between the lack of humidity and the changing temperatures all the moisture in my skin just disappears. Travel makes this even worse—arid airplane air leaves my skin feeling more parched than ever. Many years I don’t take preventative measures and end up…
Well, 2014 is coming to a close. It has been an interesting year on the blog, with plenty of comments, debates, and interesting anecdotes. Not a huge surprise, the most hotly debated posts all related to etiquette (pictured is a book written by one of my favorite etiquette bloggers Patricia Rossi). Here are four of…
It seems like this time of year sickness just runs rampant. We have been lucky at our house that we’ve avoided anything major (other than severe allergies—thanks a lot cedar!) but it’s probably just a matter of time. Illness seems to multiply exponentially when flying, unfortunately for business travelers. When I start traveling again in…
Before my life as a business traveler I spent a couple of years during college waitressing. It was the most fun job I’ve had, but working as a waitress was harder than I thought it would be. Lifting heavy trays of food, meeting everybody’s demands, smiling when I would rather not, and many other challenges…
Finding the right carry-on luggage can be a challenging process. There are so many airline guidelines to follow and features to decide on that you may hesitate to buy because you’re afraid you’ll pick the wrong thing. Having the right carry-on luggage can make all the difference in the world when it comes to a smooth…
What was going on this week in years past? 2013: I give my suggestions for essential business travel jewelry. Need a little more room? Here are three great large capacity suitcases to buy. A reader asks: If a flight is delayed, is it better to stay on the plane or get off? Tis the time…
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