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Frequent business travelers often visit two cities on the same trip. During much of the year, this means they are visiting two separate climates and must pack accordingly. I’ve talked a lot about strategies for packing for multiple climates, as well as sample wardrobes for various times of the year. But what about when you’re…
My first business trip was also my first day at a new job. Talk about stressful! Besides not knowing anything about my new company, I had no idea how to pack, get through security quickly, or even rent a car. What are the things I wish I had known? I wish I had known how…
A few weeks ago a friend and I were talking about her upcoming business travel. “You always talk about packing cubes!” she said. “What’s the deal? Are they really that awesome?” And thirty minutes later when I was still espousing the wonders of packing cubes she may have been sorry she asked….. Here are the…
Cooler temperatures are here. Bring on the boots, sweaters, and layers! Of course, those boots, sweaters, and layers make packing way more difficult. That makes a capsule wardrobe incredibly important. I’ve put together ten pieces that can all be worn together, creating plenty of options for a trip. I’ve shown ten outfits below, but I…
(You may be wondering about the title of the post. I just finished re-watching the BBC series Sherlock, and it was even better the second time. Everyone should go watch it!! Okay, on to the post….) Travel toiletries can be one of the most stressful parts of packing for a business trip. The idea of…
For a new business traveler, fitting all of your necessities for a week into a carry-on is a difficult skill to master. Reader B asks…. I’ve gone on a couple of business trips and usually check my bag. However for an upcoming cross-country trip I will be traveling with coworkers and need to carry on…
What was going on this time in years past? 2014 We discuss all the mysteries of Southwest boarding passes. While prepping for my next big trip I share my favorite 5 ways to be comfortable on an international flight. My own personal experience shows that it pays to know your credit card rewards! Should alcohol be…
What was going on this time in years past? 2014 Please, for the love of all things, keep your phone conversations out of the loo. Travel etiquette tip: Don’t talk on your phone in a public restroom. Clutzy? Prone to spills? I feel you. Protect your keyboard! We discussed how people feel about kids watching videos without…
Seems like I’ve been spending all of my time in cold weather locales lately. Not that I mind wearing tights and bootsevery day for every trip (exactly), I’m just really ready to enjoy some warmer weather. Luckily my trip next week takes me to two very different climates. As always, I refuse to pack extra…
What was going on this time in years past? 2014 If you’re going to carry on your suitcase (which I highly recommend!) then please follow these 5 etiquette rules for traveling with carryons. If you ever have to travel for a long time in the colder months follow my guide for packing for two weeks in…
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