Sometimes I look fondly back at the days when I first started traveling for work (ten years ago, whoa). Upgrades were plentiful, you could easily hop on an earlier flight, and there was plenty of room for carry-ons. Alas, things have changed. These days flights are so crowded that you are lucky to have enough…
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you are having a wonderful day filled with friends and family. My whole family is in town and will be gathering at my parents’ house in a few hours for food, fun, and football (Go Cowboys!). During most of the year, there are enough frequent travelers to keep the airports…
For those not accustomed to the vagaries of airport security, getting from the ticket counter to the gate is extremely stressful. The people, the rush, the rules, pulling stuff out of your bag, the looooong lines, the general craziness….It’s a lot to expect non-frequent fliers to sail through airport security without a hitch. But don’t…
For a new business traveler, fitting all of your necessities for a week into a carry-on is a difficult skill to master. Reader B asks…. I’ve gone on a couple of business trips and usually check my bag. However for an upcoming cross-country trip I will be traveling with coworkers and need to carry on…
Before your first business trip you may think business travel is pretty straightforward. You buy your tickets, reserve your rental, book your room, pack, and away you go. However, you’ll soon find out there are plenty of pitfalls. And if you don’t know any better you’ll find yourself going about it all wrong. Don’t worry!…
What’s the best way to pack for an overnight business trip? Reader J asks…. I’ve been following your blog for a while now even though I don’t usually travel for work. I find your travel tips very helpful in general. I’m traveling this Wednesday (Oct 1) for an overnight conference. I fly on Wed afternoon and will…
The first business trip can be stressful! What to pack? What to wear? How do I get through security? Here is a quick list of my top five tips for your first business trip. Pack smart. It’s tempting, but I promise you don’t need separate outfits for each day! For a week-long trip bring two…
Getting ready for your first business trip abroad can be very stressful! I’ve put together a comprehensive list of items that can help you prepare, hopefully cutting down on your anxiety. The first installment covered passports, travel advisories, and vaccinations. The second installment covered food, transportation, and language. The third installment covered credit cards, currency exchange,…
Getting ready for your first business trip abroad can be very stressful! I’ve put together a comprehensive list of items that can help you prepare, hopefully cutting down on your anxiety. Click here to read the first installment, which covered passports, travel advisories, and vaccinations. Click here to read the second installment, which covered food, transportation, and language. Click here to…
Getting ready for your first business trip abroad can be very stressful! I’ve put together a comprehensive list of items that can help you prepare, hopefully cutting down on your anxiety. Click here to read the first installment, which covered passports, travel advisories, and vaccinations. Click here to read the second installment, which covered food,…
My name is Sarah and I will teach you how to make business travel less stressful and more fun. I’ve been traveling for work for over a decade so consider me your new business travel friend and advisor. Learn more about Road Warriorette ...
