Tag Archives for Business Travel.
No matter the time of year, I hate checking my bag. It takes extra time I don’t have, plus there is always the fear that the airline will lose my suitcase. Not to mention–if you don’t have status or certain credit cards, the fees for checked baggage can really add up! I’ve gotten so good…
Two and a half years ago the company that makes EMME travel toiletry bags sent one to me for review. Up to that point, I had been bad-mouthing zippered, hanging toiletry bags as too big, bulky, and unnecessary. The original EMME bag changed all of that for me, and I’ve used it, and loved it, on…
If you’ve been a frequent traveler for a while, you’ve probably heard of Skyroll. They make luggage designed for people who travel with suits or other clothing that needs to be hung. Traditional suit hanging or folding compartments in the interior of a suitcase lead to creases and wrinkles. Skyroll was the first to actually…
When I first started traveling for work I tended to overpack. By a lot. A complete outfit, with its own matching pair of shoes, was my typical method. After the airline lost one of my bags I forced myself to pare down. For a while, I went too far in the other direction. For example,…
A few weeks ago Corporette posted a great article about setting up a home office. As someone who works from home when I’m not traveling, I thought it was spot on. For a long time I didn’t have space for a separate office, I literally worked sitting on my bed. It was not ideal! We…
The weather seems to be transitioning, even here in Texas. In northern states people are wearing coats and boots! Fall is upon us, with winter soon to follow. If you think cooler temperatures means no more dresses on your business trips, think again! Dresses are perfect for transitional weather as they can be worn alone…
How should a new business traveler get and stay organized for business travel? Reader L asks… Hi Road Warriorette! I am about to start a new job at my company where I will travel to Washington, DC and San Francisco once a month. I am worried I will forget to pack or do something necessary…
Business travel any time of year requires strategic packing, but especially so in the summer months. While I don’t need to bring as many clothes as I do in the winter, there are far more specialty toiletry items to pack. Here are the most important tools in my kit to keep me looking great in…
Is there a way to combine the demands of a hectic business travel schedule and studying for your MBA? Reader S asks…. Hi Road Warriorette! I love your blog! I have been at my company for almost seven years and in my job for five. I think it’s time to take my career to the…
Does it seem like your average airplane seat is getting smaller? And the space between those seats is also getting smaller? Yes! We all know that airlines have been squeezing in as many seats as possible to make as much money as possible per flight. That’s not new. So then why would someone try to squeeze into the…
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