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Traveling With Wireless Earbuds–Help a Reader!

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Are there tricks to traveling with wireless earbuds, rather than wired? Reader S wonders…. Hi Road Warriorette! I am SO OVER traveling with my wired iPhone earbuds. If I’m trying to talk or listen to a call while doing anything else, like walk through the airport or pay for coffee, I get all tangled up.…

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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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For sanity’s sake, always keep headphones with you when you travel

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On a recent trip I was reminded that no matter what I need to make sure I always have my headphones. It’s necessary for my sanity. I had just boarded my plane and gotten settled. Perusing my email, I occasionally glanced up at the line of passengers slowly shuffling past. It wasn’t too exciting other…

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Posts from the past

What was going on this time in years past? 2014 Please, for the love of all things, keep your phone conversations out of the loo. Travel etiquette tip: Don’t talk on your phone in a public restroom. Clutzy? Prone to spills? I feel you. Protect your keyboard! We discussed how people feel about kids watching videos without…

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Is this rude? Planes, babies and headphones

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Most airlines have a rule: if you’re listening to electronics, you have to wear earphones. This makes sense—you don’t want to disturb other passengers with your music or movies. There is another rule for airlines, this one unspoken: do whatever you have to do to keep children from screaming. Food, drinks, books, toys, movies….whatever it…

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Road Warrior Gift Guide 2012

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It’s the time of year for giving! In case you are stumped about what to get the Road Warrior and Road Warriorette in your life, I have rounded up a list of great gifts for your traveling loved one. E-readers. The best gift for someone who is on the road a lot, or who reads…

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Poll: Using Cell Phones on Planes

By now, you’ve all probably heard that Virgin Atlantic is allowing limited cell phone use on their planes. Only six passengers can use the service at a time, and it’s pretty price—over $1.50 per minute and $.20 per text. And the FAA still won’t allow cell phone usage on planes in the US, so the…

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