Conferences. Whether you are going for work, for fun, or something in between—they are a part of life. But for better or for worse, it’s not like a regular day in the office! You’ll likely be walking plenty, in a huge room with tons of people, in a climate you can’t control. The food will…
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. If you need a bag for laptop and files, this rolling CheckFast briefcase from Solo is genius. The fact that it’s gorgeous is certainly a good start, but what…
If your job requires that you be prepared to leave for a business trip with short notice, what do you need to have ready? Reader J asks…. In my new job I have to be ready to leave town within four hours. It could be a weekend, and I may or may not be at…
Here are a few of the stories that caught my eye in the last week or so…. Something to consider. Getting Extra Legroom Seats on United for Your Whole Family. via @mommy_points How convenient. Hungover? Vegas airport medical clinic can help you feel like aces. via @cnbc Makes sense. Frequent fliers prefer airline websites. via…
Expenses—one of the inevitable outcomes of business travel. And with expenses come expense reports. I’m not going to say it’s the worst part of my job but….okay. It’s the worst part of my job. To be fair, it has gotten better. The program my company uses has gotten faster, and now we can email PDFs…
Nude shoes are amazing and go with everything. That may be why I’ve literally worn holes in mine! Got any recommendations for my next pair?
The long-haul flight is a special beast. Anytime you are strapped into a metal tube with hundreds of random people for eight, ten, fourteen, or more hours, there are special considerations to make. If you have other flights before and after the long one, you are in for a very long day(s). There are plenty…
Since I traveled to Manila this week, I took several flights. During one of the flights I sat down in my seat and frantically typed out an email on my phone, trying to send it before the door closed. Sitting in the aisle, I tried to type and simultaneously keep an eye on the traffic…
What was going on this week in years past? 2013 A hotel room neighbor in Vegas causes problems for me and the Home Warrior. A news story on in-person wake up calls leads to a poll on the likelihood of using it. 2012 I write about the importance of double checking documents after a Playa…
While traveling internationally you can feel like a fish out of water. This goes double if you have to sleep during the day and work at night. Here are a few things that help me sleep like a baby during the daytime.
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