Heat and humidity. Trademarks of summer in much of the country, and right now in Texas it is boiling. An 18-hour travel/work day, with vigorous airport walking, can lead to plenty of irritation in sensitive spots. And if you have to walk, or <shudder> exercise outdoors? Major discomfort awaits. Here are the different tools in…
Is this rude? Skipping the regular line for the priority line.
What is the etiquette when you get to your gate after the priority groups have boarded? Is it rude to head to the priority line and board in front of the people in later groups? Reader B asks…. I got into an argument with my sister last week about travel etiquette and I thought you…
Let’s Talk TSA Consistency (or Lack Thereof)
What should travelers expect when they get to the TSA security line? Hmmmm. That’s an interesting question. Reader J says… I find the inconsistencies in TSA so interesting. I’m flying out of BNA this morning and usually get them triple- marking my boarding pass, looking intently at me as the hold up my drivers license…
Father’s Day Gift Guide: Road Warrior Edition
Do you need a gift for a dad that’s also a frequent traveler? With Father’s Day coming up this Sunday I pulled together some last minute gift ideas that have a good chance for on-time delivery using Amazon Prime (double check estimated delivery dates at checkout!). Don’t worry, the Home Warrior double-checked this list to…
Mobile Passport App–no more waiting in line at customs!
Due to being pregnant with twins and then on maternity leave, I haven’t traveled internationally in over a year. But I definitely remember how awful the customs lines were, and how much time Global Entry saved me once I signed up. The last time I flew internationally without Global Entry I had to wait two…
Just Because You’re in Group 1 Doesn’t Mean You Board First
My flight a few weeks ago must have been packed with infrequent fliers. Remember the guy who nearly gave me a concussion grabbing the back of my seat? Well, before that even happened I could barely get to the gate through the giant crowd! I was running a bit late, per usual these days, and…
Business Conference Advice
Making it through a conference with your sanity intact can be a challenge. Whether you are going for work, for fun, or something in between—they are a part of life. But for better or for worse, it’s not like a regular day in the office! You’ll likely be walking plenty, in a huge room with tons of…
What to do when the airline gives someone else your seat
A few weeks ago I had a hellacious travel day. The flights were actually all on time, surprisingly. But everything around them went poorly. None of the credit cards in my wallet worked. The event I was planning got delayed so I was late leaving for the airport. Security took forever and I didn’t get…
Amazon Memorial Day Sale: Luggage, Clothes, and Shoes up to 60% Off
There is a ton of stuff on sale during the Amazon Memorial Day Sale weekend, including plenty of goodies for travel. There are carry-on suitcases, cute shoes, and great jewelry all on a pretty hefty discount, some things over 60% off. Here are some of my favorites. There are some high-quality suitcases from some of my favorite…
Don’t grab the seat in front of you. Please.
If you don’t fly very often, this is one of those etiquette scenarios that may never enter your brain as a potential issue. But picture this: you are sitting in your airplane seat, enjoying some beauty rest. Or perhaps you are engrossed in a great book, or your guilty pleasure, a celebrity gossip website. Suddenly…
