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What is one thing you use on every business trip?

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During a recent work trip with some colleagues we started debating what the most important item to take on a business trip. We ruled out obvious things like computers, phones, and suitcases, then made the requirements: It has to be something you use on every trip and something that any business traveler could use (rather…

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Packing to maximize space

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For the first five or so years of business travel I primarily traveled by myself. However, over the past few years that has been shifting so now I travel with coworkers more often than not. This leads to some interesting conversations, particularly around packing. Colleagues are frequently amazed that I can fit everything I need…

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Packing for two different climates

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The weather across the US is wild right now. This week in parts of Texas the high was 82 degrees, while my colleague in New Jersey was dealing with a snowstorm. Any business trip that includes more than one city will very likely include wildly disparate weather. The packing challenges this creates! Don’t worry, packing…

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Choosing a hotel for business travel

How do you choose your hotel for business travel? Reader D asks…. Hi RW! I am traveling for my job several times in the next few months. Whenever I look at all of the hotel options I get overwhelmed. How do you choose which hotel to stay in? Great question! The right hotel can really…

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Dealing With Brain Fatigue During Business Travel

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My job has been very busy lately. Whether I’m on the road or managing a big project, everything on my plate is complex and requires enormous creativity yet extreme attention to detail. By the end of every day I feel like my brain is completely empty and I don’t have anything left for my family,…

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How much seat grabbing is too much?

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Is seat grabbing obnoxious? Or are we too sensitive? Reader B asks…. A coworker and I were flying to Florida last week and got into a debate. We noticed a young man walking down the aisle during boarding, and he leaned heavily on every seat as he passed it. I was sitting in the aisle…

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Always call customer service when you think you’ll miss your flight (and what to do in case smoke fills your plane)

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Fun times. I had just boarded my flight and gotten comfortable in my aisle seat, perusing Facebook while keeping an eye out for anyone who needed to get into my row. First one, then another gentleman sat down next to me, and boarding was going surprisingly fast. Until a horrible smell filled the air, followed…

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Taking travel toiletries through security

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Do I have to take out my liquids when I have TSA Pre-check? Reader T asks…. I’ll be traveling next week for a conference. I have TSA Pre-check but haven’t flown in a while. Do I need to put my lipsticks in my liquids bag? Do I need to take my liquids bag out when…

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When you should buy a cheaper suitcase

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If you’ve read this blog for any period of time you know that my advice is to always buy the best carry-on you can afford. There are relatively affordable brands in different price points, but if you’re going to be on the road a lot then you need a bag that can take the abuse.…

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Survey says business travelers take time for fun but don’t tell their boss or spouse about it

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National Car Rental released results from a recent survey about business travel, and I am fascinated. I *love* statistics, getting into what they mean and what they say about human behavior, and then seeing how they align with my experience and my readers’ experience. The report on this particular survey is focusing on taking time…

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