Eating well on the road is always my goal. Alas, holidays don’t care about eating plans. But now that things are mostly back to normal, it’s time to recommit! And, since it’s January, it makes sense to just continue with the theme of healthy travel. Here are my strategies for eating well, plus some easy…
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Traveling During a Government Shutdown
The government shutdown has lasted over three weeks, and the effects are definitely being felt by travelers. TSA agents are among those affected by the shutdown, working without pay at airports across the country. As a result multiple airports have reported shutting down security lanes or even entire terminals for periods of time. This means…
10 Ways to Work Out on a Business Trip
Even though it’s not technically on my 2019 Plans list, like everyone else I want to recommit to regular activity in the new year. But the time! The effort! And on a work trip where you’re working, entertaining clients, flying, and driving for 20 hours straight, the idea of strapping on my sneakers and being…
5 Tips to Make Holiday Travel Go Smoothly
The holidays are upon us, and people across the country are packing up and hitting the road to be with loved ones. My sisters and their families are both coming here, and it should be a fun (chaotic!) time with seven kids six and under running around. One sister is driving, which is relatively straightforward.…
Renewing Global Entry
One of the best recommendations I can give for frequent travelers is TSA Pre-check. It’s $85 for five years and completely worth it for those flying domestically on a regular basis. If you also fly internationally then it’s an even better deal to get Global Entry which is $100 for five years and includes TSA…
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Marriott database breach: Up to 500 million users’ information compromised
Yes friends, yet another huge company has announced a breach that affects millions of customers. This time it’s Marriott, who has announced that their Starwood database was victim to a breach that started in 2014. Up to 500 million guests’ information may have been accessed as part of this breach. This information includes some combination…
Automated Security Lines Help Security Move More Quickly
Automated security lines have been rolling out at airports across the country for a couple of years, but I finally had the opportunity to experience them myself last month. My thoughts, in short: YES. The system feels a little different but it definitely makes security lines move faster. And anything that gets me to spend…
Book, show, movie recommendations for travel
One of the great things about travel is the occasional downtime. Occasionally I’ll have a break of a couple of hours, ad if there is no dishes, laundry, or grocery shopping to do, then I can enjoy some entertainment! Here are some book, TV, and movie recommendations for things I’ve read or watched in the…
Planning an International Business Trip, 2-4 Weeks Prior
A few years ago I started putting together all of my suggestions for planning an international business trip. There were a lot of topics, including passport and visa requirements, vaccinations, credit cards, safety, packing, time changes, culture shock, and more. I’m prepping for another major international trip, and reading through these posts has been incredibly…