Well, exciting to those of use who travel a lot. Due to the cleverness of many of my readers, I have a list of updates about what does and does not have to be in your Ziplock going through security. If you know of any I missed, please share! Deodorant. Stick deodorant is fine in…
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Business Travel 101: The Personal Item
Business Travel 101 is a weekly series about making that first business trip as easy and successful as possible. Packing, security, comfort, and etiquette are all factors that, with a little planning, can contribute to a smooth and efficient trip. If you think of a topic I should include, email me at RoadWarriorette@gmail.com. One of…
Business Travel 101: Packing the Suitcase
Business Travel 101 is a weekly series about making that first business trip as easy and successful as possible. Packing, security, comfort, and etiquette are all factors that, with a little planning, can contribute to a smooth and efficient trip. If you think of a topic I should include, email me at RoadWarriorette@gmail.com. One of…
The Latest Threat to Airport Security? Almond Butter.
Recently, some close friends visited California. One of the stops they made was the Blue Diamond Almond Company in Sacramento, where they picked up some almond butter. My friend H was very excited about this souvenir, and couldn’t wait to take it back to Texas and enjoy it. Being followers of this blog, and frequent…
Answering Readers’ Questions: What counts as a personal bag when flying?
I recently got an interesting question from a reader: I’m going on my first business trip next month. I know I am going to carry-on, and my the first bag is a rollerboard. My question is, what exactly counts as that second, “personal” bag? A laptop bag? A shoulder bag? Or does it have to…
Yet Another Reason Not to Iron…..
Recently I went to the Home Warrior’s family reunion. While sitting around chatting with many members of his family, we somehow got on the subject of ironing. (As some of you may have realized, I am a big believer in traveling with clothes that don’t need to be ironed. There are all kinds of shirts,…
Incredibly Helpful Business Packing Video
During TBEX, one of the fantastic people I met was Sheila Scarborough from Perceptive Travel (among other places). Her vitality and passion for travel are contagious, and I had a great time visiting with her. One of the things she has put together is this fantastic video that shows her packing for a business trip. …
A Fabulous Laptop Travel Bag from Kate Spade
Yesterday I was researching a blog post I am doing for Via-Her, and I kept getting distracted. Not that surprising, really, since the post was about laptop bags and purses, and many adorable ones abound. One of the examples I found of a great laptop bag is this beautiful yellow one from Kate Spade. It…
A Great Women’s Suit For Traveling
When I did my guest post on Corporette a few days ago, I included a packing list. One of the big questions I got was: “Where’s the suit?” I know that while many of us are lucky enough to wear business casual when we travel, there are still many women who have to wear suits.…
How To Pack for a Four Day Trip–Vegas Style
Tomorrow the Home Warrior and I leave for Vegas. We are very excited about our long weekend! We finally get to go somewhere together, plus we love Vegas in general. The shows, the food, the blackjack, the people watching, the blackjack, the carnival-like atmosphere, and did I mention blackjack? When we went to Vegas last…
