A friend of mine (author of Confessions of a Coconut) is 6 months pregnant, and looks adorable and obviously pregnant. She also travels on a fairly regular basis. A few weeks ago, she was at the airport. In the security line, after she went through the scanner, the conversation went like this: TSA lady: “Ma’am,…
Lounge access is free for First and Biz on international AA flights
There has been a lot of international travel in my career, primarily to Manila for the last few years. I have been lucky enough to be upgraded for most segments. I have also been Platinum with American for six years straight. However, last year since I couldn’t travel for six months due to being pregnant…
Quick travel tip: Keep a backup credit card in your suitcase
My friend and fellow Boarding Area blogger Seth, aka The Wandering Aramean, is currently on a trip to Montevideo. I always enjoy seeing pictures on Facebook from Seth’s trips, and today was no exception. A few hours ago he posted a giant bowl of barbecued meats, which made me hungry (not to mention envious of…
Here’s a tip: Don’t fall asleep at the airport and miss your flight.
On my trip last week, I witnessed something I had never seen before. While waiting to board my flight, I noticed a group of young people who I assumed were students. I was proven right on the plane, when several of them sat in the row behind me, talking about the classes they were taking.…
What to wear on a summer travel day
Y’all have probably noticed: it is hot. Really hot. And humid. This is the time of year when I start writing about how to keep cool and pack smart while looking professional on a business trip. (Check out two of those posts here and here). My advice from then still stands: Light, breathable fabrics Layers…
Being a mother and a Road Warriorette
I started traveling for work six weeks after I got married. To say it was a big adjustment was an understatement. Up to that point, the Home Warrior and I had been apart a total of maybe eight days. My first trip was a week long, in California. I was so homesick and miserable. Over…
America Commutes
Everybody loves a good infographic, right?? As part of the contest I did with Contigo last month, they sent me this awesome Infographic. Some highlights: Over 128 million Americans commute to work every day, for an average of 25 minutes each way. Around 90% drive, 5% take public transportation, and another 5% fly. Half a…
Travel Etiquette Tip: Put your suitcase above your seat!
I know I have talked about this a lot (including during my pet peeves rant recently) but I’ve seen it happen so often lately that I want to give it its own post. Yes, we are all stressed about finding room for our suitcases. But by purposefully putting your bag far away from your seat,…
Buying a new carry-on
One of my close friends will soon be starting a new job that includes a significant portion of time on the road, and she wants my help picking out a new rollaboard. I have had the same Ogio suitcase for over seven years, and it has made hundreds of trips with me, gone around the…
Posts from the past: July
Apparently the plural of July is “Julys,” but it looks so weird! Anyway. Here are some of my favorite posts from this month in years past. July 2012 I hope it never happens to you! How to prevent theft on the road. After being pregnant for what felt like years, I was finally happy with…
