Tag Archives for Business Travel.
Expenses—one of the inevitable outcomes of business travel. And with expenses come expense reports. I’m not going to say it’s the worst part of my job but….okay. It’s the worst part of my job. To be fair, it has gotten better. The program my company uses has gotten faster, and now we can email PDFs…
The long-haul flight is a special beast. Anytime you are strapped into a metal tube with hundreds of random people for eight, ten, fourteen, or more hours, there are special considerations to make. If you have other flights before and after the long one, you are in for a very long day(s). There are plenty…
Since I traveled to Manila this week, I took several flights. During one of the flights I sat down in my seat and frantically typed out an email on my phone, trying to send it before the door closed. Sitting in the aisle, I tried to type and simultaneously keep an eye on the traffic…
What was going on this week in years past? 2013 A hotel room neighbor in Vegas causes problems for me and the Home Warrior. A news story on in-person wake up calls leads to a poll on the likelihood of using it. 2012 I write about the importance of double checking documents after a Playa…
Here are a few of the stories that caught my eye in the last week or so…. Is business travel worth it? This article answers that question. via @YahooFinance Can You Use 100,000 Points From the Southwest Cards for Travel If You Earn the Companion Pass? via @MilMileSecrets It’s not perfect but still well worth…
For the last few years, I have felt that for domestic travel, Southwest offers the best rewards program. How many points you get depends on the price of your ticket, and for business travelers especially that works out well. Awards require fewer points than other airlines, and are based on how far you’re traveling. And…
Every week Road Warriorette features a beauty tip or product that makes traveling easier. Do you have a favorite? Send it toRoadWarriorette @ gmail.com. June is here, and temperatures across the country are soaring. It’s not always easy to look your best when it’s super hot outside, but one thing makes it almost impossible: humidity. How…
What was going on this week in years past? 2013 A couple of suggestions for those riding on airport trains. I had an unfortunately forgetful trip. 2012 I reflect on my packing success and failure for a long conference. I interview Cynthia Good of Little PINK Book
A number of things could induce anxiety about a work trip to a far-flung locale. Will I fit into the different culture? What is the etiquette? Will I wear the right clothes? And how will I survive that 25 hours of travel time?? For some reason, the most stressful of these to me is the…
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. This bag. Wow. I love the classic, simple lines of this laptop bag from Le Donne. It has space for a 15 inch laptop, plus plenty of pockets for files…
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