Tag Archives for Business Travel.
Poll: Do you work or play during flights? In the last couple of years, my workload has ramped up considerably. I’ve taken on more responsibility at my day job, and Road Warriorette is busier than ever. When I first started traveling, i always saw travel time as “me” time. Before leaving I would pack my…
A few weeks ago, I met a friend to do some brainstorming for a non-profit group we belong to. As she whipped out her Macbook Pro, I couldn’t help but notice the lovely blue keyboard. Turns out it was a keyboard protector. Evidently several months ago she was working and spilled a glass of water…
What is a good brand of luggage that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg? A reader wrote: I know you have done a lot of articles on what is the best piece of luggage for frequent travelers out there, but I have a different kind of question about luggage. I’m shopping for my mother…
You probably know I’m not one to advocate arbitrarily adding stuff to your packing list. But man, the weather is so nice out right now! Spending just a little bit of time outside gives your mind a break and will make your business trip feel more like a vacation. One or two (small) items could…
Remember my cousin who is on a two month business trip? He left about a week ago. As I drove him to the airport I tried to remember all of my best tips for him. “Have your stuff ready when you get to the security line.” “Wait until they call your group number before going…
Here’s what was going on this week in years past… 2013: TSA Pre-check was introduced at my airport, and I could use it. That was not awesome. (Seriously—if you travel even once a quarter it is definitely worth it.) I discovered two things that changed my life in the same month: Outfit Posts and nude…
It’s getting to be vacation season. Hooray! Business travelers will often combine a fun trip and a business trip, to maximize time away and minimize travel time and costs. But for people who still want to carry-on, what kind of things can you pack that will do double duty? A packing challenge? I accept! Here…
There is definitely a learning curve to a lot of aspects of business travel: packing enough but not too much; getting through airport security with a minimum of fuss; maintaining patience with delayed flights and canceled itineraries, just to name a few. Tipping certainly falls under this list. Who do you tip? How much? What…
The Weekly Flyer from Points, Miles, and Martinis wrote about a topic that many business and/or frequent travelers can relate to: loneliness. Even for people who love travel, being gone from home and loved ones so often can take its toll. I’m on the road on average 2-3 times per month for 2-3 days at…
After my post about packing toiletries yesterday I got a question about how I pack medications. I get it—they can also be tricky to pack! Which ones? Liquid or pill version? Keep them in the original container? Where in your suitcase? Etc. Obviously how many medications to pack is very dependent on one’s situation, but…
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 ...
