A company called Genius Pack has come out with an interesting concept for travel bags: a labeled place for everything, plus built in extras that make trips much easier. They sent me their High Altitude Flight Bag and Portable Mobile Charger to test, and here are my thoughts. Since a few unfortunate incidents with my…
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, my big goal for Black Friday (or Black Thursday, let’s be real) was to get a new iPad Air. After visiting three different Target’s and standing in line for two hours, I was successful! I am the proud owner of a 32gb iPad Air. I plan to use…
That first business trip can be stressful! Here are my top tips for work travel newbies. Carry-on your bag. Carrying on your bag will save you time both at the beginning and end of your flight. More importantly, it will eliminate any possible aggravation from the airline losing your checked baggage. (Pictured: I recently got…
A recent Hilton survey showed people spend way too much time planning small meetings. To answer this need, Hilton has launched Meetings Simplified, which offers groups of 25 attendees or less ease of use, convenience and per-person pricing at more than 1,800 locations across the country. (I found it very interesting that the survey found…
I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!! There was not a lot of news this week, with the bulk of travel stories relating to Thanksgiving. A few interesting items did come out, though. Here are the ones that caught my eye. The FAA may be ready to allow phone calls on flights, but that…
Brrrr! It’s cold right now. A cold snap has swept the nation, and bundling up is the name of the game. Packing during winter can be challenging, what with all of those bulky coats and boots. Putting outfits together can also be tricky. Sometimes I get tired of the same old slacks and a sweater,…
Business traveler in your life? Here are a few things you can pick up for them this holiday season that they will be sure to love. Suitcase. The foundation for a business travel toolkit is the suitcase. I have the Victorinox Werks 20 inch and love it, but there are plenty of options out there.…
The last time I bought a new phone it was stolen less than week later. That was two and a half years ago. While my replacement iPhone 4 did well for a long time, by the end it was a sad mess. The button didn’t work, and I had to restart it multiple times a…
Black Friday is almost here! There are so many ads and deals coming out that it’s pretty overwhelming. I have never been one of those up at the crack of dawn Black Friday shoppers. However, this year the Home Warrior and I are in the market for some pretty specific items, and the best deals…
Being healthy during business travel is not always an easy task. Between breaks at the coffee shop, fancy dinners out, and room service, there are plenty of opportunities to eat badly. Plus, trips are often so busy it’s hard to find time to breathe for a minute, much less exercise. During the holidays this is…
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