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Carryons causing injuries

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I’ve seen two recent stories about things falling out of the overhead bin and injuring people.  In the first instance an older lady was knocked unconscious by a shoe falling out of a bin during a flight.  In the second story a man says he suffered a compressed disc when luggage fell on him from…

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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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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: Only bring…

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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 my…

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Posts from the past

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What was going on this week (and last week) in years past? 2013 Want to speed up boarding?  Follow this etiquette tip regarding carry-on bags. If you’re buying a new carry-on here’s what to look for. During a particularly stressful time away from my family I write about my experiences being a mother and a Road Warriorette. Wondering…

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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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Road Warriorette Weekend Express

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

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Packing list for a four day business trip: Spring

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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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Quick Packing Tip: Remember your Most Important Items!!

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For every trip I take, as I walk out the door and turn to lock it, I always think, “Okay. As long as I have XXXX and XXXXX, I am okay.” For most work trips, that is my cell phone, wallet, and computer. Sometimes I will add my passport to that list, depending on where…

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Quick Packing Tip: Get it done the night before!!

My parents are in Northern California this week, enjoying a well deserved vacation in a place where it’s not 105 every day. They left last Monday, and packed the night before so they could leave for the airport on time. Because they had an early flight, at 810, they planned to leave for the airport…

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