Healthy travel tip: Bring a water bottle. But make sure it doesn’t explode.

Drinking lots of water is a great way to protect against dehydration during travel. I often bring a water bottle to the airport and then fill up once I’m through security. While at home, I love the Contigo Addison water bottles—they are leak proof and shatter resistant, plus they have a straw so I drink…

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Travel bag of the week: Coach Peyton Signature Multifunction Baby Bag

a grey and black coach purse

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. A baby bag for a travel purse? I know it seems weird, but go with me a moment. The Coach Peyton Signature Baby Bag is the perfect size, has a million pockets,…

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Is this rude? Planes, babies and headphones

a close-up of a pair of headphones

Most airlines have a rule: if you’re listening to electronics, you have to wear earphones. This makes sense—you don’t want to disturb other passengers with your music or movies. There is another rule for airlines, this one unspoken: do whatever you have to do to keep children from screaming. Food, drinks, books, toys, movies….whatever it…

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Beauty Monday: Wear a hydrating mask on a long flight

a cream tube with gold text

Every week Road Warriorette features a beauty tip or product that makes traveling easier. Do you have a favorite? Send it to RoadWarriorette @ gmail.com. Several months ago I was having lunch with an esthetician friend, who gave me some fabulous advice. Every time I fly internationally my skin is parched when I land. I drink…

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Travel etiquette tip: Don’t talk on your phone in a public restroom

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a lovely weekend. To start your week off right, let’s talk about something that we’ve all experienced….the bathroom phone conversation. Reader N writes, I have begun traveling for my job in the last month and I am horrified at the number of women that answer phone calls in the bathroom…

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