I was talking to a friend after my recent trip to Chicago, and she said to me, “You only take a suitcase and one carry-on bag? How is that possible? What goes in your purse??” I’ve already told you what I pack in my suitcase for a typical trip, and now, for my friend, I…
Travel Issues
What to wear to the airport
I was recently asked what one should wear to the airport, as opposed to what one should not wear to the airport (see post below). So, in honor of my shirt made of metal, here is what I typically wear to the airport. Comfortable, yet professional slacks, usually black. It’s best if they don’t wrinkle…
Quick Packing Tip
This may be less of a packing tip, and more of a “What Not to Wear to the Airport” tip. This weekend I went to Chicago for my sister’s bachelorette party. I left for the airport about twenty hours after arriving home from Manila, so there wasn’t a lot of time to get ready. Friday…
Full Body Scanners vs. Privacy
There have been a lot of articles this week, everywhere from NPR to MSNBC to Huffington Post, about the new full-body scanners that may make an appearance in airports around the US. Some say the high tech scanners could have prevented the would-be terrorist from getting onto the plane on Christmas Day. The main reason…
Sleeping when traveling
What an amazing two weeks! Music festivals, travel (always travel), spending time with friends….busy but wonderful. There was so much going on there was barely time to sleep! And we all know that sleep is critical to being able to function at our fullest capacity. This is even more true when traveling, but when you’re…
Travel Safety Tips
When traveling alone anytime, including for business, it is so important to keep safety in mind! For those of you who travel often I hope you know most of these, but here is a quick rundown of the most important safety tips. · Make sure the desk person does not say your room number out…
