Don’t let this scare you, but Christmas is one week away. One week. If you have been extremely busy and left things until the last minute, and you plan to order gifts online, well, the last minute is basically here. And no judgement from me–this afternoon and evening will be spent frantically placing online orders…
I admit, I have a hard time with Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Part of me is like, man it’s a lot of work to get the best deals! And the other part is like, send me ALL THE $10 CROCKPOTS. Regardless, there are good deals to be found if you want to make the effort. To…
A few years ago I started putting together all of my suggestions for planning an international business trip. There were a lot of topics, including passport and visa requirements, vaccinations, credit cards, safety, packing, time changes, culture shock, and more. I’m in the middle of prepping for another big international trip, and reading through these…
Ah, the new year. Time for “New Year, New You!” campaigns and starting fresh. I like planning, making goals, and figuring out how I want to improve myself, so why not jump on the bandwagon with a few travel related resolutions? Surprisingly, I did fairly well on last year’s resolutions. I got Gold status with…
Traveling with coworkers can be tricky, and that can be multiplied exponentially if you are traveling with your boss. On trips with your boss you have to be on your best, and most competent, behavior. You want to come across as low maintenance as possible, and this can extend from your suitcase to your dinner…
What features should travelers look for in hardside luggage? Reader B asks…. Hi RW! I need to get a new suitcase for my regular international trips. I always try to carry-on but sometimes have to check my bag. Since I know airlines can be tough on suitcases I’d like to get a hardside bag. What…
What is it about personal travel that makes packing so much trickier than business travel? You’d think making sure that you look professional for days at a time would require more thought and work than a fun trip. Not in my case, even for an overnight trip. Maybe it’s because on a work trip there…
Hello everyone! The great folks over at Boarding Area have been helping me with a major site redesign for over a year, and today is finally the big day!! Later on you will see a totally new website with new photos, layout, and colors. There shouldn’t be any downtime, don’t worry. It’s still me, the…
While I love the idea of saving a bunch of money (who doesn’t??) I do NOT like the idea of waiting in long lines or getting up earlier than I have to. So instead of braving the crowds before the sun comes up on Black Friday, I will be doing most of my deal-finding online.…
Packing toiletries in a smart and efficient way can be one of the hardest skills to learn for a new business traveler. On my first business trip my enormous toiletry bag crammed with full-size bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash (among other things) took up literally half of my suitcase. Over the years I…
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