The Weekly Flyer from Points, Miles, and Martinis wrote about a topic that many business and/or frequent travelers can relate to: loneliness. Even for people who love travel, being gone from home and loved ones so often can take its toll. I’m on the road on average 2-3 times per month for 2-3 days at…
Packing for two climates
Packing for two cities in the same trip is not always easy, and can be especially tricky when the cities are in completely different climates. That tends to happen a lot this time of year, when the southern states are mostly transitioning to warmer temperatures and the northern states are still cold. In a few…
Medications on business trips
After my post about packing toiletries yesterday I got a question about how I pack medications. I get it—they can also be tricky to pack! Which ones? Liquid or pill version? Keep them in the original container? Where in your suitcase? Etc. Obviously how many medications to pack is very dependent on one’s situation, but…
Travel bag of the week: Mobile Edge Classic Herringbone Laptop Tote
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 have a definite weak spot for anything herringbone or houndstooth, and this lovely travel bag from Mobile Edge is no exception. It has plenty of space for everything…
How to pack toiletries
Outfit Posts is one of my favorite blogs. I love the way she uses color and accessories to make outfits fun and fresh. Yesterday she posted the first installment in a new One Suitcase series, focusing on a capsule wardrobe for a spring business trip. The pieces are lovely! Colorful, fun, and the opposite of…
Business travel news roundup
Here are a few of the stories that caught my eye this week. Looks like packing light just got more important. CNN reports that United is cracking down on oversized carry-ons and Running With Miles has a great roundup of bags that comply. Interesting. Find airfare deals in ‘Zone of Indecision‘, from USA Today. And…
Quick travel tip: Double check for smoking vs. non-smoking
Last week the Home Warrior, Mini Warrior, and I had to get out of our house for a few days due to the ongoing (never ending) house renovation. I used points to book a last minute room at a local Embassy Suites where I’ve stayed before. There was only type of room available, a king…
Old Navy shopping report: 4 good pieces for travel
A long-standing tradition of mine is to go shopping on my birthday. It feels special and a little indulgent—perfect for a self-celebration! Old Navy has come out some fun spring items, so I headed over there yesterday to check them out. I found four pieces that I think would be good for business travel and…
Posts from the past
What was going on this week in years past? 2013 I gave some tips for styling your hair on the road. My first few months back at work after having my baby gave me some insight into how to travel for work as a new parent. 2012: Singing the praises of the White Noise App.…
Increasing productivity while flying
Business travelers spend so much time on planes. If you want to spend more time hanging out with your loved ones and less time working once you get home, you’ll likely need a to get a few things done in flight! However, as you may have noticed planes don’t exactly create an environment conducive to…
