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Planning an International Business Trip, 2-4 Weeks Prior

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A few years ago I started putting together all of my suggestions for planning an international business trip. There were a lot of topics, including passport and visa requirements, vaccinations, credit cards, safety, packing, time changes, culture shock, and more. I’m prepping for another major international trip, and reading through these posts has been incredibly…

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Staying comfortable during international flights

I’m starting to make my plans and arrangements for a trip to India later this year. As usual, the idea of such a long trip starts making me anxious! I know it’s silly but I can’t help it. I obsess over where to sit, what to bring, and how to be as comfortable as possible.…

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5 Tips for Surviving a Long Flight

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While it’s critical to be comfortable on any flight you take, long flights are a special case. Before my first trip to Manila I was anxious for weeks about the 26 hours of travel time–especially the 14 hour flight from DFW to Tokyo. I bought all kinds of random stuff that I hoped would make…

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Packing a comfort bag for a long flight

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Let’s face it, long flights are intimidating. Between the dry air, the endless hours, and the cramped seats, a 9 hour flight can feel like eternity! While I can’t do much about the tiny amount of personal space (aside from fork up the dough for business class) there are a few things I can bring…

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What to wear on an overnight flight

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I leave soon for India, and I have spent a lot (A LOT) of time thinking about what to wear during transit. It takes 30 hours and four flights to get there, and I want to make sure that whatever  I’m wearing is as comfortable as possible. However, I will be traveling with coworkers, so…

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What are your thoughts on flying while seated backwards?

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In a month I am heading to India for the first time. Expect to hear a lot about it as I work through the logistics of a week-long trip, with 60 total hours of travel time. While the idea of spending 30 hours in transit one-way is, at the very least, overwhelming, I am extremely…

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Overhead lights—private space invaders?

On a recent overnight flight, a passenger became enraged that the woman in front of him wouldn’t turn off her overhead light. He went to the flight attendants and complained, and when they said she had a right to have her light on he proceeded to shout expletives. Then he threatened to kick her seat…

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