The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is going on right now and it is amaaaaazing. There are so many affordable pieces that are great for business travel! These are my favorites, but seriously it’s just a small sampling of what is out there. These were all chosen because they will pack well, stay comfortable, and look fabulous…
Yesterday the TSA announced that they would expanding enhanced screening for electronics bigger than a phone. They have been piloting this at ten airports, and are now ready to take the new standards nationwide. The takeaway: laptops, eReaders (pictured), tablets, and gaming consoles will need to go into a bin by themselves, with nothing on top…
A friend from my moms group recently sent me this email. I need a small rolling suitcase, preferably soft-sided, for an upcoming trip. I’m hoping you have a good recommendation. The one I usually use doesn’t fit under all the seats now, but switching to this (with my purse tucked inside, I still check a…
It sounds super fun, right? Loading your purse or briefcase down with not one, but two laptops during travel. It makes your bag insanely heavy, you have to remember multiple chargers, and, adding to the joy, evidently you may need to take them both out at security. What’s that? you say. Take my laptops out…
Yay Amazon Prime Day! It starts tonight at 8pm central, running through tomorrow night. What can be better than getting deals on stuff you need? Plenty of these items are already on sale! Here are our favorite travel-related specials: First of all, there is a huge Amazon Prime Day Luggage Sale. A few standouts: Samsonite…
International flights are not my favorite, I’ll be honest. Actually, that’s not entirely true. International flights in business class are super fun, with movies, wine, lie-flat seats, fluffy blankets, and delicious food. Coach is another story, especially when it comes to sleep. Of course, sleeping is (relatively) easy if you’re in business class. Just recline…
Ah, summer. Long days, warm breezes, and weekends at the pool. Oh, and an influx of infrequent travelers messing with the (relative) efficiency of business travel. I mentioned last week how a woman blocked me from getting my suitcase because she was on her phone, in the Pre-check line of all places. Well, if you’ve…
It’s true that some gear required for a successful business trip can be pricey. Suitcases, travel bags, and noise-canceling headphones are all important and may cost a pretty penny. But the majority of items that help make a good business travel experience are budget-friendly! Here are 20 business travel accessories under $20. Comfort: 1 Compression…
In my near-decade of writing about business travel I’ve written about getting through security a lot. It is one of the most anxiety-inducing parts of travel for newbies, but planning ahead and using a few simple strategies can make airport security go as smoothly as possible. TSA Pre-check has helped a ton, allowing frequent travelers…
A few months ago I wrote about what to do when your flight is delayed. Number one on the list: call the airline as soon as possible. What happened to me last week is exactly the reason why. Last week I traveled to Manila, basically halfway around the world from Texas. Typically I fly DFW-Tokyo…
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