In my years of travel, there have plenty of trips where I visited two different climates. This is especially prevalent during seasonal changes. Right now in Texas it’s technically fall (mid-October) but it was 94 degrees yesterday. 94! It’s insanity. If you were to travel to Dallas and Chicago this week you would need to…
Packing Tips
Time to carry on with JetBlue
If you are a fan of getting your first checked bag for free on JetBlue things are about to change. JetBlue just put in to motion their plans from last November to start charging flyers for their first checked bag when booking a low-level “Blue” fare. This change leaves Southwest as the only major US…
How do you transition to a smaller suitcase?
Is it possible to fit all everything you need for a trip into a small suitcase when you’re used to a full-sized one? Reader T asks… I’ve been traveling for work regularly for a few months now. I am usually gone for two or three nights. I keep thinking I’ve figured out how to pack…
Packing for a two-week winter trip in a carryon
Is it possible to pack for a trip up north during winter in a single suitcase? Reader S. asks…. I saw your blog and decided to ask for your help. Hopefully you will respond before I depart warm Florida for my business trip to Boston leaving mid-January 2015. My job assignment will be from January…
Poll: Did your business travel increase last year?
A USA Today story reported that US business travel spending is as high as it has ever been. According to the Global Business Travel Association US businesses spent around $292 billion in 2014, and that number is expected to rise to $310 billion next year. A healthy US economy along with lower oil prices are…
Top 3 Business Travel Packing Tips
Packing for a business trip can be hard, especially the first few times. It’s easy to bring all the things, plus shoes to match, and just check your bag. In some circumstances it makes sense to check your bag, but for the typical 3-4 day trip there is no reason! It wastes so much time,…
10 Business Travel Products $20 and under.
IF you think about it, business travel products can get pretty pricey. Luggage, electronics, beauty items, clothing, and others things can really eat at your bank account if you’re not careful. Sometimes I will have to save up for high priced travel items for months before I can afford them, and sometimes have to wait…
In my bag all the time.
I’ve been traveling a lot lately. So much that there are certain things I just don’t unpack because they go with me on every trip. It makes packing for a trip so much easier when certain things are already in my travel purse and suitcase. This method is not for everyone. If you travel once every…
This is why I make packing lists
This week I am on a very busy but short overnight trip. Last night as I was starting to pack I started to make a list. Then thought, I’m only gone for one night! What could I possibly need to remember that I can’t keep in my head? To be fair, I did really well.…
Martha Stewart’s 10 travel tips
Yahoo Travel recently came out with an article listing Martha Stewart’s Ten Rules for Flawless Travel. Now I have to admit, I love Martha Stewart. I own several of her books (she has her very own Amazon page here), often watch her cooking shows, and generally just enjoy everything she does. So I was very…
