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Road Warriorette Weekend Express

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Hey readers! Got something on your mind this weekend that you want to ask a question on or discuss?  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.…

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This is why I make packing lists

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This week I am on a very busy but short overnight trip. Last night as I was starting to pack I started to make a list. Then thought, I’m only gone for one night! What could I possibly need to remember that I can’t keep in my head? To be fair, I did really well.…

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Posts from the past

What was going on this week in years past? 2013 Great timing for this post from the past: 5 tips for getting through airport security quickly Want to know what’s on my personal item packing list?  Even though I wrote it last year the list hasn’t changed. 2012 In this post we had an interesting discussion…

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Wardrobe Wednesday: Jersey dresses

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Each week Road Warriorette features a clothing item that is great for travel. Do you have a favorite? Send it to RoadWarriorette @ gmail.com. Dresses are great for travel year around, and especially in the summer. Rather than worrying about adding layers (and therefore heat!), the ideal dress will stand on its own. Just add…

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Packing list for a four day business trip: Spring

a group of women's clothes and shoes

Spring is so weird. One day it’s 80 and sunny and the next day it’s 52 and cloudy.  It was like that all across the country this week! What’s a business traveler to do? Obviously, checking the weather forecast is key. But the best thing to do is create outfits that can be tweaked to…

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Posts from the past

What was going on this week in years past? 2013: After a lovely stay, I reviewed the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk. Toiletries are so hard to pack! To make it easier, I listed out every single toiletry item I travel with. (pictured) 2012: A pilot accidentally sent a plane into a nosedive mid-flight, and…

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Packing for business and fun on the same trip

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It’s getting to be vacation season. Hooray! Business travelers will often combine a fun trip and a business trip, to maximize time away and minimize travel time and costs. But for people who still want to carry-on, what kind of things can you pack that will do double duty? A packing challenge? I accept! Here…

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Packing list for two climates

a group of women's clothes

A few weeks ago I participated in a link-up party on Outfit Posts. The theme was “Wear it now, wear it later,” which I interpreted to mean “Wear it in cold weather, wear it in warm weather.” Now, one would hope that as we march toward April there would be more warm, and less cold.…

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What to pack for a 5-day business trip: Winter

a group of clothes and shoes

Brrrrr! It is cooooold. We are in the midst of winter weather here in Texas, and I know much of the country is the same. Here it is around 30 degrees, but a friend of mine in Colorado just posted that the high is -5 (the high!! Wow.). Any business travel from now until at…

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Personal Item Packing List

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The personal item is the most important bag you take on a business trip. Yes, a suitcase may have all of your clothes and toiletries, but those things are replaceable. The information kept in your laptop, cell phone, and any work-related documents in your purse or briefcase would be much more difficult to replace, which…

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