A few weeks ago a friend and I were talking about her upcoming business travel. “You always talk about packing cubes!” she said. “What’s the deal? Are they really that awesome?” And thirty minutes later when I was still espousing the wonders of packing cubes she may have been sorry she asked….. Here are the…
Cooler temperatures are here. Bring on the boots, sweaters, and layers! Of course, those boots, sweaters, and layers make packing way more difficult. That makes a capsule wardrobe incredibly important. I’ve put together ten pieces that can all be worn together, creating plenty of options for a trip. I’ve shown ten outfits below, but I…
The most common length of time for a business trip is three to four days. But what happens when you are gone for longer periods of time? Packing for longer trips requires a lot more planning and strategy, and it’s critical to be as efficient as possible. Planning ahead, carefully measuring the flexibility and durability of every…
How can you travel with a suit and keep it looking as professional as possible? Reader L asks…. My son is applying for medical school and will be travelling to (many, we hope) interviews this fall. He only has one good suit. Between working and the cost of hotels will probably need to carry on…
For a new business traveler, fitting all of your necessities for a week into a carry-on is a difficult skill to master. Reader B asks…. I’ve gone on a couple of business trips and usually check my bag. However for an upcoming cross-country trip I will be traveling with coworkers and need to carry on…
Seems like I’ve been spending all of my time in cold weather locales lately. Not that I mind wearing tights and bootsevery day for every trip (exactly), I’m just really ready to enjoy some warmer weather. Luckily my trip next week takes me to two very different climates. As always, I refuse to pack extra…
Before a recent three day trip to New York I decided to do an experiment. See, I before I started traveling for work on a regular basis I was one of the dreaded over-packers. I would make lists three pages long of all of the things I needed for a one week vacation, then bring…
This past year I have traveled to New York almost every month. During winter trips I typically feel reasonably prepared—I’ve dealt with snow and ice before, and traveled up north during winter a few times a year for the last five years. And for the most part, things went well. I followed the plan I’ve…
While packing for a business trip one of the first things I ask is, is it worth it? There are plenty of items I would love to take on trips, but end up getting crossed off the list because it’s not worth the effort involved to bring it along. Certain clothes are usually the first…
What’s the best way to pack for an overnight business trip? Reader J asks…. I’ve been following your blog for a while now even though I don’t usually travel for work. I find your travel tips very helpful in general. I’m traveling this Wednesday (Oct 1) for an overnight conference. I fly on Wed afternoon and will…
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