Before I start, I want to say that I still think TSA Pre-check can be one of the most helpful things for saving time on a business trip. However, I have some updates that I would like to share. First, make sure that you know that just because you have a Known Traveler number on…
Quick packing tip: Take an umbrella!!
This week, I went to the PGA Merchandising show in Florida. I had a great time, talked to some very interesting people, and learned a lot. The first day was Demo Day—basically the vendors are out on a driving range, and people can actually go and try out various products, like golf clubs. We were…
Traveling with non-frequent fliers
Here is the scenario. You are traveling internationally with your boss, and she does not have Global Entry. Should you go through the normal customs line with her? Or just zip through and meet up with her later? Another scenario: you’re traveling with someone junior than you, and he doesn’t have TSA Pre-check. Do you…
Packing for 2 weeks: winter
A few weeks ago, I got an email from a reader. I leave next Wednesday for my longest trip ever to Wisconsin for work. Its 10 days in Wisconsin! Thankfully I will be running from the hotel to the car and then the car to the warehouse. However, I can only bring one suitcase. Do…
Let’s talk about flying small planes
For the past several years, I have been lucky in that I haven’t had to fly on the small planes very often. Last week, I flew three straight flights on small planes. Not the tiniest planes I’ve ever been on—these were the 2-2 configuration—but still quite a bit smaller than a Super 80 or 737.…
Top 5 rules for traveling with carry-ons
I talk a lot about carrying-on your suitcase instead of checking it. In my opinion, it is the number one time saver in business travel. However, there are a few responsibilities that come along with that. No idea what I’m talking about? Read and learn, young grasshopper. Here are my top five rules for carrying…
Nut-tastrophe
Remember a few days ago when I talked about how easy it is to bring healthy snacks on trips? Well, you know what they say about the best laid plans…. For my trip this week I decided to take nuts and coconut bread. I had a bag of cashews left over from a previous flight,…
Perils of taking a different airline
Today I am headed to a place where I have never been, a town where neither American nor Southwest flies. So I am flying Delta today and United home tomorrow. I know there are plenty of people who travel often and their corporate travel policy doesn’t necessarily allow them to choose their preferred airline every…
Healthy Travel: Bringing snacks through security
Ah, the beginning of the year. That time when everything seems so shiny and new, and anything is possible! I will absolutely exercise three times a week, I will eat healthy, I will drink less caffeine, I will, I will, I will….. If your resolution involves eating healthier, airport food is not exactly your friend.…
Great books for crafty travel
Last spring I posted about having a hard time figuring out knitting projects that were small enough to take on a plane, and that were not hats. I got a lot of great suggestions from readers, with socks and small toys topping the list. Unfortunately, due to being busy and just tired, I didn’t knit…
