Business Travel Tips for Women

Eating alone on a business trip

What is it about eating alone that’s so hard? How can you make it easier? Reader B asks… I started a new job with business travel earlier this year. I really like my job, but there is one thing that I can’t figure out how to make better. Every time I eat out by myself…

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Packing List for a Four Day Business Trip

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One of the most popular posts ever here on Road Warriorette is a post from 2010 about packing for a four day business trip. My research shows this appears to be the most common length of business trip. The post was inspired by my aunt and uncle, who have children on both coasts and frequently…

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Pack efficiently with the Road Warriorette Business Trip Packing Checklist

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You guys know I love talking about what to pack for your business trips. I’ve had my own packing lists and checklists galore for years, and gotten tons of requests from readers to share. Good news-today I am finally releasing my Business Trip Packing Checklist! There is absolutely no reason to not be able to…

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Summer Business Travel Beauty Must Haves

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You guys. It is so hot here in Texas, and everywhere I’m going for the next month is the same. Sure, summer is the time of bright colors and swimming, but it’s also the time for sweat and humidity. Neither of which contributes to a good look at work! A couple of years ago I…

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Business travel FAQs: Business Travel While Pregnant

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There are plenty of challenges that business travelers face, but a few are specific to women. One of those is pregnancy. Planning to get pregnant or being newly pregnant is stressful as is; adding frequent business travel on top of it and a Road Warriorette might think she’s going to lose her mind! Here are…

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Business travel favorites from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

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The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is going on right now and it is amaaaaazing. There are so many affordable pieces that are great for business travel! These are my favorites, but seriously it’s just a small sampling of what is out there. These were all chosen because they will pack well, stay comfortable, and look fabulous…

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Review: BetaBrand

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In my never-ending quest for comfortable yet professional clothes for business travel, the name BetaBrand kept coming up. Known for their dress pants that feel like yoga pants, they have quite the cult following. They have a ton of cool options targeting those who travel, and they sent me a few items to test out..…

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What are the rules about looking professional in the airport?

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Travel days. No time in the office, just the airport. Tons of walking, sitting, bending, stretching.  The conundrum: what to wear? If you’re not seeing any of your clients or coworkers, exactly what are the rules about looking professional? If you’ve spent any time at the airport you know firsthand there is a wide range of…

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Take the Road Warriorette survey and enter to win $100 to Amazon!

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Believe it or not, Road Warriorette has been around for almost eight years. That is a loooong time, and I’ve loved every minute of it. As the eight-year blogoversary draws near I want to touch base with the most important part of this journey: you guys! Without readers, there would be no Road Warriorette. If…

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May 2017 Birchbox Review

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Getting my pretty little box full of beauty goodies makes me so happy! The theme for the May 2017 Birchbox was low effort, high impact, and had mostly sun-related products. There were some big winners, but, alas, a couple of misses as well. Clarins UV PLUS Anti-Pollution Sunscreen SPF 50. As soon as I opened…

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