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Packing toiletries in a smart and efficient way can be one of the hardest skills to learn for a new business traveler. On my first business trip my enormous toiletry bag crammed with full-size bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash (among other things) took up literally half of my suitcase. Over the years I…
Business trips seem to be getting more and more expensive these days. Oil prices are going down but ticket prices still continue to rise. Hotels are making big money on fees, raising the cost for an overnight stay. Food prices are on the rise which causes restaurant prices to increase. The list goes on and…
Hey readers! Got a question or something you want to discuss this weekend? Here’s the perfect opportunity! Whether you want to share an interesting travel story, a packing tip, an etiquette tip, or anything else going on in the business travel world, comment here and we’ll have a discussion. Travel tip of the week: This week’s…
Packing for a business trip can be hard, especially the first few times. It’s easy to bring all the things, plus shoes to match, and just check your bag. In some circumstances it makes sense to check your bag, but for the typical 3-4 day trip there is no reason! It wastes so much time,…
A couple of weeks ago on my Weekend Express post a reader asked if anyone had a master list of things to do before leaving the office for a business trip. It’s a great request! As every business traveler knows, leaving the office for a trip can be a daunting task. There are so many…
Each week Road Warriorette features a travel bag that hits all of the high notes for ladies on the road: pockets, construction, and (of course!)style. I love, love, love houndstooth. I have all kinds of things in that print—a sweater, shoes, a purse, and I used to have a fabulous houndstooth coat. It’s a classic…
As an elite flier with American I am usually lucky enough to board early. This means my bag is rarely in an overhead bin behind my seat. However, on my trip last week even though I boarded early the overhead bins were already full. I sat in row 8 but had to put my bag…
What was going on this week (and the previous two weeks) in years past? 2013 After another trans-Pacific trip I shared my top six things to help you sleep on international flights. I moved, and nearly forgot to update my suitcase address label. What a bummer if the airline had lost my bag! A friend…
Hey readers! Got a question or something you want to discuss this weekend? Here’s the perfect opportunity! Whether you want to share an interesting travel story, a packing tip, an etiquette tip, or anything else going on in the business travel world, comment here and we’ll have a discussion. Travel tip of the week: Only bring…
TSA Administrator chief John Pistole—the longest serving administrator of the agency—recently announced he’ll be stepping down at the end of this year. During his four years overseeing the agency I’ve noticed pretty steady improvements in how we go through airport security, and overall I’m relatively satisfied. There are, however, some things I would like to…
My name is Sarah and I will teach you how to make business travel less stressful and more fun. I’ve been traveling for work for over a decade so consider me your new business travel friend and advisor. Learn more about Road Warriorette ...
