The last time I posted about taking a water bottle with you when you travel, I got a few questions about the water bottles with filters. Can you take them overseas? How much “filtering” do they actually do? While I had seen filtering water bottles, I had never really looked into it or used one.…
Now, I know that it is spring, and in most places heavy coats are going back into storage. However, I have a tip for getting through security with coats of any size. I have seen travelers fight their way through security with large overcoats, sweaters, and scarves, in addition to their suitcase and purse. If…
The business travel post on Corporette yesterday got me thinking…..while I have done a lot of topic-specific posts, I haven’t yet done a general tips post. So, here are my best general travel tips. By topic, because I just can’t help myself. Clothes: Flat, slip on shoes are best for day of travel. They allow…
You may notice that I have added a new page to my site. I have so many favorite blogs, sites, and stores I like to visit, I wanted to create a “Resources” section for everyone else. So, take a look, and let me know if I forgot your favorite. You guys did such a great…
Welcome to the first edition of Good News, Bad News. Today we will be focused on airlines, specifically American and Continental. Good news: MSNBC is reporting that American Airlines is expanding its use of “mobile boarding passes” to 19 new airports. I have never used this service, but it sounds very cool, and incredibly convenient.…
I got an email the other day from a reader asking me if they had to take their MP3 player out of their pocket while going through security. The answer: yes you do. You have to take out anything metal, including keys, change, and yes, MP3 players. The easiest way to do this is to…
One thing I learned from my recent trips to the snowy northeast is that you can’t wear ballet flats in snow. All of my shoes are flats. I fell several years ago and sprained my ankle and my knee, plus I’m on my feet all day doing presentations. I live in Texas, where we don’t…
I never dreamed this could happen. Lulu Lemon (possibly my favorite place on earth. ties with Sephora) has come out with…..wait for it…..cute compression socks!! I got the email yesterday and have already asked for them for my birthday (thanks big sis!!) which is in a week. They are super cute and extra cushiony (according…
This really is a quick one, friends. When you are going through security, and getting all of your stuff out and into your bins, your suitcase may be the last thing you think about. Often people will just throw it up onto the table and push it through just like everything else. I have a…
It’s like she read my mind! Here I am, super busy, traveling Monday-Friday for many weeks in a row, worried about how to get everything done….And Corporette posts “Looking for the 25th Hour? Our Top Time Saving Strategies.” These suggestions are great!! I am especially thinking it is time to re-hire a cleaning person. I…
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