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Review: Travelpro Crew 11 21” Spinner Carry On

a black suitcase on a red surface

If you’ve spent any time at all in airports, you’ve seen Travelpro suitcases. They are everywhere, a perennial favorite of business travelers and flight crews. Travelpro recently released the new Crew 11 21” Spinner Carry On, their lightest 21” suitcase yet. I was thrilled when they sent me one to test out. It faced the…

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Review: EMME Petite Travel Toiletry Bag

a bag with a hook and a toiletries inside

Two and a half years ago the company that makes EMME travel toiletry bags sent one to me for review. Up to that point, I had been bad-mouthing zippered, hanging toiletry bags as too big, bulky, and unnecessary. The original EMME bag changed all of that for me, and I’ve used it, and loved it, on…

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Review: Touchjet Pond Projector

a screen showing a car on a television

For a frequent business traveler the right tools can make or break a trip. I was recently contacted about a new device that could possibly be a gamechanger: the Touchjet Pond, a projector that is like a tiny Android computer, making any flat surface into a giant interactive touchscreen. I have to admit, I was…

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Review: Genius Pack High Altitude Flight Bag and Portable Mobile Charger

a white rechargeable battery with a black cord

A company called Genius Pack has come out with an interesting concept for travel bags: a labeled place for everything, plus built in extras that make trips much easier. They sent me their High Altitude Flight Bag and Portable Mobile Charger to test, and here are my thoughts. Since a few unfortunate incidents with my…

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Why my iPhone 5s is great for travel

a white text on a white background

The last time I bought a new phone it was stolen less than week later. That was two and a half years ago. While my replacement iPhone 4 did well for a long time, by the end it was a sad mess. The button didn’t work, and I had to restart it multiple times a…

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Giveaway! Win a Lo and Sons O.G.!! (closed)

a blue bag with black handles

This giveaway is closed. The search for the perfect travel purse can feel never ending. You find a super cute bag with great pockets but no zipper. Or an incredibly functional bag that is also incredibly boring. Or worse yet, a bag that seems to be everything you wished for, and then breaks on your…

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Review: Victorinox Werks Traveler 4.0 20in

a black suitcase with a handle

Those of you who have been around for a while know that I have a seven year old Ogio suitcase that has gone all over the world with me. I have loved it, but the hard use has taken its toll, and it is time to find a replacement. There are so many great brands…

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Contest! Win a Belkin Ultimate Keyboard Case for iPad! (closed)

a laptop with a white screen

This contest is closed. If you’re like me, you love your tablet. My iPad is great for surfing the web, using apps, and reading. But actual work? Not at all. Typing for long periods of time is too difficult on my iPad, which makes it hard to get any real work done. I’ve often thought…

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Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk Review

a city at night with trees and buildings

After 18 months of research, Hyatt has recently come out with a new array of offerings geared toward the frequent traveler. The new features are tailored to guests’ individual preferences, and include a service providing frequently forgotten items, healthy new menu options, and upgraded bath amenities. Hyatt recently invited me to be their guest at…

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Last day to enter to win a Plantronics Voyager Legend headset!!

Today is the last day to enter the Plantronics sponsored sweepstakes. All you have to do is answer the following question: How do you bring your business and personal life together during business trips? Click here to enter for a chance to win! And check out the review I did of the Voyager Legend!

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