First business trip

5 more professional backpacks for business travel

a black backpack with straps

A while ago I wrote about a few backpacks that are professional enough for work, and would be great for business travel. It surprised me how popular that post ended up being. Evidently there are a ton of people out there looking for bags they can take on business trips that won’t hurt their backs,…

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3 Reasons Why I Don’t Check My Suitcase

a grey and black suitcase

One of the first lessons I learned as a new business traveler was not to check my suitcase. That first year of work trips was full of lengthy delays at the baggage carousel, lost luggage, and  frustration. Since then I have operated under the assumption that most frequent business travelers don’t check their bag. However,…

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Tips for looking good after a flight

a tube of cream with a label

Travel is part of the job for many of us, and heading to the office directly from the airport is often an unfortunate necessity. Even though you may feel exhausted and travel-weary, it is possible to avoid the travel-worn look that is the hallmark of many road warriors. No one has to know you woke…

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Marriott introduces special pricing for Rewards members

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I’ve always advocated for business  travelers to join travel rewards programs. Not only do you get points for every flight/rental/stay that you can then use for fun travel with your loved ones, but as you gain  status you get perks that make your travel experience better. Marriott Rewards was  one of the first programs I…

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Please recycle, especially when it’s easy!!

two metal trash cans with a blue lid

Last week my trip to the airport went pretty badly. Actually, that’s not  true. Things  started going  badly once I got to the airport. I was running a  tiny bit late so I decided, since I was going on a quick overnight  trip, that I would use the airport valet parking instead of parking offsite…

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