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Tips for Working Out on a Business Trip

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Getting geared up for a workout is so hard, but darned if I don’t feel fantastic afterward. Life in general is so jam-packed that’s it’s not easy to always fit it in, and on business trips it can be near impossible. I want the endorphins, even when I’m on a week-long, three-city slog. You can…

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Business Travel FAQs: Finding a job that requires travel

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When you are a business traveler, there are some questions that you get all the time. What kind of places do you go? Where are your favorite places? Don’t you get lonely? How does your husband cope? How can you fit all your clothes into that tiny suitcase? I’ve been compiling these questions for a…

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What to do when your flight is delayed

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If you travel regularly, you know that there will inevitably be delays. Sometimes they’re not a big deal, sometimes they are. It’s always best to be prepared and know what to do in the case your flight is delayed. Here are my recommendations. Call immediately. If your flight is delayed and there is a possibility…

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Managing the Delta Terminal Changes at LAX

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LAX is one of the largest, busiest airports in the world, serving over eighty million passengers last year. When they make a change, it affects a lot of people! Starting May 12 one of the largest terminal moves in aviation history will begin, as Delta moves from Terminals 5 and 6 to Terminals 2 and…

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How to pack like a pro

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For most people, packing is a learned skill, not an inherent gift. I was definitely not born with the “efficient packing” gene, and had to develop a process over years of frequent business travel. Walking that fine line between having everything you need without bringing too much is a constant struggle! Here are my tips…

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American bringing free meals back to coach

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In the age of airline cost cutting, coach passengers have gotten used to bringing their own food when they fly. Post-merger, American Airlines has started to serve cookies or pretzels in coach for most flights, a nice touch but not exactly substantial for longer trips. Last year Delta ran a pilot testing meals in coach…

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Top 3 Suitcases Under $150

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When buying a suitcase I really think you should buy the best you can afford. Luckily for those on tighter budgets there are some fantastic suitcases under $150. I have personal experience with all three of these brands and can vouch for their quality. They are also highly recommended by readers. Ogio Layover. I had…

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Is it worth it to travel for a Global Entry interview?

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Sometimes your local airport won’t have a spot available for a Global Entry interview for months. Is it worth it to travel somewhere just for the interview? Reader A asks…. I’ve been researching Global Entry and decided to go for it since I plan on going overseas at least once a year for the next…

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Clean the World: Using used hotel soap to save lives

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While staying at hotels you have to wash your hands at some point, and unless you are washing your hands every three minutes you won’t use the entire bar of soap. It’s replaced every day at many places, and five-star resorts replace your soap daily even if you don’t use it! What happens to that…

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Let’s discuss: United, leggings, and PR reactions

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Let’s talk leggings. Specifically, leggings on airplanes. And reactions to leggings on airplanes. Not since the great “leggings are not pants!” debate have there been so many heated exchanges about leggings. At this point you may be wondering what the heck I’m talking about, so here is some backstory. This weekend several girls tried to…

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