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5 more professional backpacks for business travel

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A while ago I wrote about a few backpacks that are professional enough for work, and would be great for business travel. It surprised me how popular that post ended up being. Evidently there are a ton of people out there looking for bags they can take on business trips that won’t hurt their backs,…

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5 Rolling briefcases great for business travel

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Different kinds of business trips call for different kinds of bags. A longer trip calls for a full size carryon; a short trip for a smaller version. Some trips all you need is a nice looking backpack. But for some types of trips, especially conferences or a trip with lots of walking, a rolling briefcase…

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Poll: Is consistency across airlines worth a smaller carry-on?

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The International Air Transport Association, the trade group that represents most of the world’s large airlines, has recommended new carry-on guidelines be adopted. In theory, this would allow one size of bag to be acceptable across airlines, including in Europe. Sounds great, right? No more worry about whether your bag will pass muster when traveling…

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Top 5 suitcase etiquette tips

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We are about to embark on one of the biggest travel seasons of the year. With all the infrequent travelers soon to take to the skies, I wanted to pass along some of my favorite suitcase etiquette tips.

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Travel bag of the week: London Fog Chelsea

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Each week Road Warriorette features a travel bag that hits all of the high notes for ladies on the road: pockets, construction, and (of course!) style. Every time I see this bag I think, I love that bag! Surely I’ve featured it! The London Fog Chelsea has so many things to love. It’s neutral-colored but…

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Travel bag of the week: Filson Twill and Tweed Original Briefcase

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Each week Road Warriorette features a travel bag that hits all of the high notes for ladies on the road: pockets, construction, and (of course!) style. Oh wow. The Filson Twill and Tweed Original Briefcase is so cool! First of all, it includes all of the most important features a business travel bag is required…

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Airline regulations for carry-on luggage (and three more carry-on bags within those guidelines)

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Yet another round of news stories has come out, reporting that airlines are continuing their enforcement of policies regarding carry-on size. It’s gotten so bad that according to a news station in West Palm Beach the airlines have hired contractors—not in airline uniforms—to monitor passengers’ luggage. They will have people place their rollaboards into the…

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Business travel news roundup

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Here are a few of the stories that caught my eye in the last week or so….  Good info to know. When Should You Cancel Your Credit Cards? via @milmilesecrets Interesting report. What Does an Increase in Business Travel Mean for the US Economy? via @themotleyfool Yikes! Flight diverted to Midway Island over odor. via…

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Travel bag of the week: Siamod Monterosso Collection Serra Ladies Laptop Tote

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Each week Road Warriorette features a travel bag that hits all of the high notes for ladies on the road: pockets, construction, and (of course!) style. This Siamod laptop tote checks all the boxes required for a classic: great shape, beautiful color, interesting yet subtle print. It also has everything you need as a business traveler: big compartments, zipper…

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Review: Lo & Sons Travel Purses

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Searching for the best purse for business travel is like searching for my holy grail. You really don’t think about how much a purse can affect a trip until you have a bad one. The right purse can make weekly trips better, easier, and of course, more stylish. While scouring the internet, searching for my…

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