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. Eating and drinking. It’s not always the best idea 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. This is the first installment. When I found out that I would be taking my first international business trip I was both excited and…
Do you remember my cousin who went on a two-month business trip? He got back last week, and is gearing up for his new job with frequent travel. (I got some very interesting stories from him, to come….) He came over to hang out over the weekend while I was packing for my trip this…
If you check in as early as possible, why do you still not get a good boarding pass on Southwest? Reader M asks…. Last week I flew Southwest for the first time in years. My company bought the ticket for me, but I knew I had to check in 24 hours in advance to get…
One of the most stressful parts of air travel for many people is airport security. The lines, the rules, the frayed tempers, the rush, the fear of doing something wrong… It’s a lot to worry about, especially if you are a new business traveler! Here are a few tips to help you fly through it…
Remember my cousin who is on a two month business trip? He left about a week ago. As I drove him to the airport I tried to remember all of my best tips for him. “Have your stuff ready when you get to the security line.” “Wait until they call your group number before going…
Compressing all of the things you need for a trip into a suitcase isn’t easy. There are clothes, toiletries, accessories, not to mention work necessities. Since carrying-on your suitcase is a huge time saver at both the beginning and end of your flight, even though it’s tricky it’s important to do.There are certainly plenty of…
What was going on this week a few years ago? 2013: We beat the winter blahs by shopping for travel shoes. 2012: After an awkward shuttle encounter, I recommend to leave your knife at home. I did a round up of TSA Friendly laptop cases. 2011: Readers helped to compile list of tips for your…
A recent email from a reader said: I am on a flight headed to Chicago. We just found out the plane is delayed for 45 minutes. The flight attendants said we could get off the plane as long as we take all our stuff with us. What would you do? Great question! For frequent travelers,…
While perusing Pinterest I found a new great blog to read: Travel Fashion Girl. She carries on for all trips, often using only ten pieces of clothing or less. In a recent post, she showed how she was able to pack for five days and carry on, not in her suitcase, but in her Lo…
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 ...
