I read an interesting story yesterday, with one of those “well, duh!” morals. According to Fox News a flight made an emergency diversion last week when crew discovered a mobile wifi network called “Bomb on board.” The Turkish Airways flight from Nairobi to Instanbul made an emergency landing in Khartoum, Sudan, and the 100 passengers…
Ever since the school year started–and my oldest started kindergarten–I’ve been obsessed with sleep. This is most certainly caused by the necessary shift our household has taken due to the required 6am wakeup time. See, the Home Warrior and I are generally night-owls. If it were up to us, we would go to bed after…
Now I know that ‘tis the season and we’re supposed to be shopping for others and all that. And I promise, very soon I will share a comprehensive shopping guide for gifts that will thrill any road warriors in your life. But *just in case* you need something for yourself (or others!) I’ve got a…
What is it about eating alone that’s so hard? How can you make it easier? Reader B asks… I started a new job with business travel earlier this year. I really like my job, but there is one thing that I can’t figure out how to make better. Every time I eat out by myself…
When you’re in the middle of a busy business travel period it’s easy to forget details. This is why packing lists are so helpful! Just go down your list to make sure you have your umbrella, chargers, and glasses. But what about other details–not like bringing something with you, but like, where the turn is…
Does it seem strange to you that there aren’t any websites or apps designed for helping independent business travelers select their travel options? In all of the conversations I’ve had with fellow travelers over the last decade, it’s clear there is a relatively large group of people who are responsible for booking their own travel,…
Ever since I was a child I’ve loved to read. Growing up if you were looking for me there was a good chance I’d be curled up in a chair, book in hand. It wasn’t unusual for me to finish 10 or more books in a month before I had kids. Fiction, self-help, nonfiction, biography–it…
Does the idea of hurtling through the air at 500mph in a metal tube with 200 other people make you shudder with fear and anxiety? You’re not alone! There are plenty of frequent-fliers who actually hate flying. Luckily there are ways to deal with it. Listen to music. Putting on headphones and playing my favorite…
If you could pick any headphones for travel, which would you choose? Reader K is in a lucky situation! Hi RW! I just got a new job that involves lots of travel. My uncle wants to get me a pair of noise cancelling headphones to celebrate. He has traveled for work for years and says…
We focus a lot on the “transit” part of business travel–flights, hotels, etc–because that experience is fairly universal, regardless of industry or job. But the actual most important part of business travel is–shocker–when you arrive at the office you’ve traveled all this way to visit. Making a good impression on a business trip is critical…
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 ...
