I got Global Entry last fall, and have sung its praises ever since. After waiting two and a half hours in customs returning from Manila last summer I knew I had to sign up! Now no matter how long the line customs takes about….two minutes. It’s amazing. Plus you get TSA Pre-check, saving time at…
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Preparing for your first international business trip: Food, Transportation, and Language
Getting ready for your first business trip abroad can be very stressful! I’ve put together a comprehensive list of items that can help you prepare, hopefully cutting down on your anxiety. Click here to read the first installment, which covered passports, travel advisories, and vaccinations. Eating and drinking. It’s not always the best idea to…
Another reason to bring mobile chargers on international trips
A year ago my phone died during the return trip from Manila. Due to insane delays in customs I wasn’t able to charge my phone before my connecting flight, and just assumed I would be able to charge it on the flight home. Despite recent flights on many planes with plugs, this particular flight had…
Preparing for your first international business trip
Getting ready for your first business trip abroad can be very stressful! I’ve put together a comprehensive list of items that can help you prepare, hopefully cutting down on your anxiety. This is the first installment. When I found out that I would be taking my first international business trip I was both excited and…
Posts from the past
What was going on this week in years past? 2013 A gentleman in the Admiral’s Club overshares, by a lot. It was uncomfortable. After a trip to Manila I wrote about what I keep in my long flight comfort bag. 2012 A New York Times story on elites losing perks lead me to write my…
What to wear for international flights
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…
5 things to help you sleep during the day
Packing your purse or briefcase for a long flight
Is Global Entry worth it?
Last week I posted about making airport security easier for new business travelers. One of the commenters pointed out that Global Entry and TSA Pre-check are the best ways to go through security quickly. I completely agree! For $100, you get five years of Global Entry and TSA Pre-check. This means: Way shorter lines at…
Do I need my Global Entry card to use the Global Entry kiosks?
A question from a reader says: I am headed to Asia on a business trip in a few weeks. I just got my Global Entry approval and card in the mail. Obviously I’ll have my passport when I travel, but do I need the card they sent me as well? Great question! As long as…