Yes friends, yet another huge company has announced a breach that affects millions of customers. This time it’s Marriott, who has announced that their Starwood database was victim to a breach that started in 2014. Up to 500 million guests’ information may have been accessed as part of this breach. This information includes some combination…
Cyber Monday Deals for Business Travel
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…
Automated Security Lines Help Security Move More Quickly
Automated security lines have been rolling out at airports across the country for a couple of years, but I finally had the opportunity to experience them myself last month. My thoughts, in short: YES. The system feels a little different but it definitely makes security lines move faster. And anything that gets me to spend…
Pro tip: Don’t Drink Too Much While Flying. You Could Get Arrested!
I love wine. Like, I love it a lot. I love the taste of it and the way it makes me feel. But, I also recognize that drinking too much of it can lead to unfortunate situations, so I know when not to overindulge. Alas, on a recent flight home from London Heathrow to DFW…
Book, show, movie recommendations for travel
One of the great things about travel is the occasional downtime. Occasionally I’ll have a break of a couple of hours, ad if there is no dishes, laundry, or grocery shopping to do, then I can enjoy some entertainment! Here are some book, TV, and movie recommendations for things I’ve read or watched in the…
Don’t Wear Your Backpack When Walking Down Plane Aisles
Apologies in advance, y’all, but I’m about to go on a bit of a rant. It could be all the travel lately. It could be the major international trip coming up has stressed me out. It could be the fact that everyone in my house has a cold and no one is sleeping and my…
Planning an International Business Trip, 2-4 Weeks Prior
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 prepping for another major international trip, and reading through these posts has been incredibly…
Business Travel Tech Gear Under $20
The amount of items that can make you more productive on a business trip is endless. And if you add all that stuff up, it can get pretty pricey! Luckily there are a number of things you can buy for less than $20 that will add productivity and make your trip easier. Here is a…
Business Travel Dining Guide
This post is sponsored by Dinova. All opinions are Road Warriorette’s. After writing about business travel for almost ten years, one of the topics I still get the most questions about is dining on business trips. Common queries run the gamut from dining alone to finding a great restaurant to eating out with clients or…
My favorite free apps for business travel
I just love a good, useful app, especially when I’m on the road. Of course I use Facebook, Twitter, and my mail apps, but beyond those there are a few apps make my trips easier or more fun. It’s even better when they’re free! Here’s a list of my favorites. The free apps I use…
