Is there a certain outfit that works better for days when you travel and then go straight to the office? Reader K asks…. I started a new job a few months ago where I travel every couple of weeks. I’ve been able to fly in the night before for all of my trips so I…
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3 Small Spinner Suitcases for Business Travel
Building a 10-piece business travel capsule wardrobe
Packing for a business trip can feel so overwhelming. Countless readers, coworkers, and friends have shared their struggles and frustrations. It’s tempting to bring everything in your closet just so you know you will be covered for any situation, but it’s not necessary (I promise!). Case in point: recently I traveled to California with a…
Packing efficiently
As if you needed another reason to not check your bag….. According to USA Today a woman traveling from Tampa to DFW arrived at the baggage carousel to find her suitcase “shredded.” Half of her belongings were gone, and what was left was heaped in a bin and covered in grease and toothpaste. Yikes. Now,…
Keep important things in your personal item!
What is one thing you use on every business trip?
During a recent work trip with some colleagues we started debating what the most important item to take on a business trip. We ruled out obvious things like computers, phones, and suitcases, then made the requirements: It has to be something you use on every trip and something that any business traveler could use (rather…
Packing for two different climates
The weather across the US is wild right now. This week in parts of Texas the high was 82 degrees, while my colleague in New Jersey was dealing with a snowstorm. Any business trip that includes more than one city will very likely include wildly disparate weather. The packing challenges this creates! Don’t worry, packing…
Winter Business Travel Guide
It’s February, and usually here in Texas that means spring is on the way. This year….not exactly. It’s still really cold here and all around the country. If you’re used to a more temperate climate, traveling to a place with snow and ice can be jarring! Here is how to survive winter business travel. Pack…
5 Gadgets Every Business Traveler Needs
Thank goodness for technology. There are so many gizmos and gadgets that make life easier, with more coming out every day. Same goes for business travel! Over a decade ago when I started traveling for work I carried a cell phone, iPod, camera, books, and a giant computer. These days my travel bag is tons…