A few weeks ago while perusing Pinterest I found an article titled, “19 essential tech gadgets for any seasoned business traveler” on zdnet.com. I was intrigued–19 gadgets? Had I missed some miracle item that would solve all of my travel woes? Alas, no. The list had some good stuff on it, but included things like…
I have traveled to places that were raining. I have traveled to places that were snowing. I have traveled (unfortunately) to places that were icy, and places that were really hot. But this trip I’m on is the first one I’ve ever had where I was walking around…..in slush. Yesterday while walking to a cab…
Monday I flew to New York’s JFK airport. Before we took off the pilot told us that we needed to leave as quickly as possible to make sure we got a slot at landing. Evidently the snow that swept the city that day was wreaking havoc on the runways. Our flight went very smoothly, and…
Last week I wrote a post about a ten piece business travel capsule wardrobe, and how it would be plenty of items for two weeks. In the comments I got a question about how I keep my clothes fresh when I rewear them during a trip. Here are some of my tricks: Don’t lounge in…
I got this email from a reader last week, and it’s been bugging me ever since. I took my first American Airlines flight in a decade two weeks ago because they had a nonstop to the conference I was attending. On my return flight, a red eye, two flight attendants were talking to each other…
My dad played golf every week of his adult life. It would not be a stretch to say I first was on a golf course at two months old. As a child, I remember going my dad’s buddy’s house and watching in fascination as he made a set of kid sized clubs for me. My…
A couple months ago I mentioned a new blog I’m following, Travel Fashion Girl. She has great packing advice for all kinds of trips. One of her rules/suggestions/recommendations is that you only pack 10 pieces plus accessories. Challenge accepted! Here are the ten pieces I consider critical: 1 dress 2 pairs of pants 3 shirts…
Close your eyes, and imagine you’re on a Southwest plane. You got a boarding pass in the late B’s, so you know the chance of getting a good seat will be slim to none. But as you head down the aisle, you see several window and aisle seats available in the back of the plane.…
I admit it: I have a huge crush on Jim Cantore from the Weather Channel. He is always in control, no matter how nuts the weather around him is. The Home Warrior and I are weather junkies, and will often watch coverage of weather events happening around the world. A few years ago while watching…
Packing for a business trip can be full of anxiety. Not only do you have to pick out exactly what you’re going to wear for the next 3, 4, 5, or more days, but you also have to condense a beauty routine (that has taken you years to develop) into 3 oz bottles and a…
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