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Parties the night before an early flight are a bad idea

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A friend who shall remain nameless recently went on a work trip to DC. It was a very productive trip, and she had lots of meetings with the right people and was feeling pretty good. Her company had set up a party for the company at a bar/restaurant the night before everyone was supposed to…

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Winter Packing Essentials

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It’s not winter yet. In fact, I wrote a post about what to pack for a summer business trip barely a month ago. But some events last week reminded me that winter will soon be upon much of the country, and I need to be prepared. See, last year I was traveling home from Raleigh…

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Here’s a tip: Don’t fall asleep at the airport and miss your flight.

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On my trip last week, I witnessed something I had never seen before. While waiting to board my flight, I noticed a group of young people who I assumed were students. I was proven right on the plane, when several of them sat in the row behind me, talking about the classes they were taking.…

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Try to at least think about where your layover is

a red knit hat with a pom

I really don’t like to bring more stuff on a trip than I need. My mother refers to me as the “queen of minimalist packing.” My friends stress about bringing too much when we go on vacation together, lest I judge them. (My husband ignores all of this and brings whatever he wants.) Packing light…

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