I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, full of loved ones and delicious food. Once the turkey coma wears off people often turn their focus to finding the perfect gifts for the holidays. While it’s certainly easy to run down to your nearby chain store, it’s there is another option out there! Today is…
Black Friday Travel Product Deals
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and Happy Black Friday! Every year I like to list out some travel related products I’m considering purchasing either for myself or someone else as a gift. I love trying out new things, and I love deals! Here’s what I’m looking at: Please note that any prices pointed…
Traveling through security with food for Thanksgiving.
It’s that time of year where millions fly to see family for Thanksgiving. Some of you will make the bold decision to travel with your favorite dish through security. I personally will be driving to my Thanksgiving destination so you won’t find me with a pie in the sky (or with this pie hat I…
Win a great travel toiletry bag from EMME! CONTEST CLOSED
Packing toiletries in a smart and efficient way can be one of the hardest skills to learn for a new business traveler. On my first business trip my enormous toiletry bag crammed with full-size bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash (among other things) took up literally half of my suitcase. Over the years I…
A few ways to save money on a business trip
Business trips seem to be getting more and more expensive these days. Oil prices are going down but ticket prices still continue to rise. Hotels are making big money on fees, raising the cost for an overnight stay. Food prices are on the rise which causes restaurant prices to increase. The list goes on and…
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: This week’s…
Top 3 Business Travel Packing Tips
Packing for a business trip can be hard, especially the first few times. It’s easy to bring all the things, plus shoes to match, and just check your bag. In some circumstances it makes sense to check your bag, but for the typical 3-4 day trip there is no reason! It wastes so much time,…
What do you need to plug US electronics into European outlets?
Reader H has a question about what adjustments she needs for plugging in her electronics in Europe. My business travel doesn’t take me to Europe, so Cindy from Lady Light Travel has graciously agreed to answer this question. I’m going to be temporarily moving to Belgium and from my brief study abroad in High School,…
Checklist for leaving the office before a business trip
A couple of weeks ago on my Weekend Express post a reader asked if anyone had a master list of things to do before leaving the office for a business trip. It’s a great request! As every business traveler knows, leaving the office for a trip can be a daunting task. There are so many…
Travel bag of the week: All-Season Houndstooth Rolling Laptop Case
Each week Road Warriorette features a travel bag that hits all of the high notes for ladies on the road: pockets, construction, and (of course!)style. I love, love, love houndstooth. I have all kinds of things in that print—a sweater, shoes, a purse, and I used to have a fabulous houndstooth coat. It’s a classic…
