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3 Must-Have Items for Packing Light

a green and grey pillow on a quilted surface

No matter the time of year, I hate checking my bag. It takes extra time I don’t have, plus there is always the fear that the airline will lose my suitcase. Not to mention–if you don’t have status or certain credit cards, the fees for checked baggage can really add up! I’ve gotten so good…

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Road Warriorette Weekend Express

Hey readers! Got a question or something you want to discuss this weekend?  Here’s the perfect opportunity!  Whether you want to share an interesting travel story, a packing tip, an etiquette tip, or anything else going on in the business travel world, comment here and we’ll have a discussion. Travel tip of the week: On the…

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How do you transition to a smaller suitcase?

several black and grey luggage bags

Is it possible to fit all everything you need for a trip into a small suitcase when you’re used to a full-sized one? Reader T asks… I’ve been traveling for work regularly for a few months now. I am usually gone for two or three nights. I keep thinking I’ve figured out how to pack…

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Posts from the past

What was going on the last four weeks in years past? 2013 Being healthy during business travel is not always an easy.  Here are 5 tips for healthy eating during travel. That first business trip can be stressful! Here I wrote my top tips for first time business travelers. It was pretty chilly for Texas when…

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Airline regulations for carry-on luggage (and three more carry-on bags within those guidelines)

a black suitcase with wheels

Yet another round of news stories has come out, reporting that airlines are continuing their enforcement of policies regarding carry-on size. It’s gotten so bad that according to a news station in West Palm Beach the airlines have hired contractors—not in airline uniforms—to monitor passengers’ luggage. They will have people place their rollaboards into the…

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Traveling with only your phone

a blue keyboard with a blue cover

I talk about packing light all the time—it’s one of my favorite topics. One of the ways to lighten your personal item is by swapping out your laptop for a tablet. But what if you took it a step further? What if you went on a trip where your only communication device is your phone?…

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5 tips for packing light

a two bags on a bed

While perusing Pinterest I found a new great blog to read: Travel Fashion Girl. She carries on for all trips, often using only ten pieces of clothing or less. In a recent post, she showed how she was able to pack for five days and carry on, not in her suitcase, but in her Lo…

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