Travel Comfort

Review: Mighty Leaf Tea TeaTop Brewing Travel Mug

a stainless steel cup with a black lid

Mighty Leaf Tea is my most favorite tea, mostly because the flavors are incredible and interesting. I’ve had them on my top ten list for years, but I never knew they did anything besides tea. Turns out they also have a very clever travel mug specifically for tea users, which they were kind enough to…

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2011 Road Warriorette Gift Guide

a brown book with a floral design

This is one of my favorite posts to do all year. I get to spend time searching the internet for the most fun, interesting, and useful gifts. And boy did I find some! Bring on the shopping. Flight Comfort The Cabin Cuddler is a great gift for anyone who travels long distances! It’s super warm…

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Review: Cabin Cuddler

a black pillow with a woman in a white shirt

You may have seen it around, and I’m the first to admit it looks goofy. I remember seeing the Cabin Cuddler at Bed, Bath, and Beyond several months ago and thinking, What the heck is that thing? Then I was sent one to review. Although I was reluctant at first, I’m a convert. In a…

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Eat before you fly. And pack snacks!

a bowl of almonds next to a bag of nuts

Last week, it was confirmed for me once again that it is really a very good idea to eat before flying. On Tuesday I flew to Columbus, and everything went surprisingly well. On the return trip, I flew through Chicago. I ate a couple of hours before my two hour flight to Chicago, and figured…

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Travel Comfort Tip: Gel Soles

a close-up of a shoe brush

Ever since I can remember, I have been in love with shoes. Throughout junior high and high school, my mom would constantly get on to me about my extensive shoe collection. In college, my roommates were aghast at the precarious mountain of shoes in my closet. And one of the ways in which I knew…

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Must Find Compression Socks!!

a box of women's trouser

First off, a Manila update. After repeated phone calls to my hotel and travel agent, I feel mostly confident that my trip will be fine. So I am currently in DFW awaiting my flight to Tokyo. Also, after much drama and last minute angst, I thankfully got cleared for an upgrade to business class for…

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What type of pillow?

a green pillow with zipper

Yesterday, you guys gave me some really great advice. I will be calling my hotel in Manila to check on their status tonight. For now, though, I’m moving forward on the assumption that I will be going. My question today is pillows. On this trip, instead of having a day to recover before my meetings…

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Poll: Are you a club member?

To join or not to join?  For the past five years, I’ve gone back and forth on this issue. All airlines have clubs, and some are certainly better than others. Sure, it’s nice to be able to take advantage of the Admiral’s club, but my layovers are usually very short.  The international clubs are very…

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Why Compression Socks?

a person wearing black socks

In all of my “long flight comfort” posts, I list compression socks. Wearing them on a long flight can be very beneficial on a lot of levels. Stylish? Not exactly. Super comfortable? Not so much. But worth it? Absolutely.  They are great because they basically help keep your circulation going  in your feet, legs, and…

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