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Posts from the past

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What was going on this week (and the week before) in years past? 2013 Mandatory budget cuts were affecting the FAA.  I wrote about how to deal with furloughs during this difficult time. I wrote about the highly debated subject of how ethical it is to bring people on business trips. 2012 My Road Warriorette…

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5 tips for dealing with a crazy travel schedule

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Some people have regular travel schedules.  They know that every first week they’re in Cleveland and every third week they’re in Pittsburgh. Others know months in advance when they’ll be gone. Not me. Some trips I know way ahead of time, but many of my trips come up with just a week or two in…

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Getting through airport security

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One of the most stressful parts of air travel for many people is airport security. The lines, the rules, the frayed tempers, the rush, the fear of doing something wrong… It’s a lot to worry about, especially if you are a new business traveler! Here are a few tips to help you fly through it…

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Cool travel app: App in the Air

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Apps are great. They help us check the weather, keep in touch with friends, organize our lives, and of course, manage our travel. I have several travel apps on my phone that help me stay on top of the one million details frequent travel requires, but am always on the lookout for more. Besides its…

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Room Key and Road Warriorette

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I am thrilled to announce that starting this month I will be a contributing writer to the Room Key blog ‘Beyond the Front Desk.’ Room Key is a hotel search engine created by six of the world’s leading hotel companies. It enables travelers to quickly and easily compare value for their stay – based on…

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Two-month business trip: Living

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There’s a lot ways to prepare for an extended business trip, like packing smart, getting the right electronics, and making sure to maximize your points. All of those things require planning, and are primarily taken care of before your trip. The hardest part of a long business trip, though, is often once you arrive. You’ll…

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Top five sites: Fashion

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In addition to writing my blog, I also love reading blogs for fun and for research. There are close to ten that I check every day, and way more than ten that I read weekly or so. They fall into a wide range of categories, including fashion, beauty, business, travel, and sites for professional women.…

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Business travel news roundup

Here are a few stories that caught my eye this week…. I’m not surprised, by either the protests or the reasons given on the airline side. Road Warriors protest fees, via USA Today. Some good tips about phone fees while overseas from New York Times Travel. Some of these are spot on, some not so…

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Check your email for Amazon settlement credit

As you may have realized by now, I am a huge fan of eBooks for a number of reasons. They make packing much easier, can entertain you for hours, reduce paper use, and save space in my house. Win! I am on my third (and favorite) Kindle, and have spent quite a bit on Kindle…

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Two-month business trip

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In a few weeks my cousin is leaving for two months of training at a new job. On a personal note, I’m super sad because we hang out all the time. He is one of my husband’s best friends and my baby’s favorite person. All of that aside, I am super excited that he has…

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