For my first job out of college, I was never required to travel. Plenty of people I knew did, though, and at that time (over ten years ago) that company paid for business class for all international travel. Those were the days! I left that company several years ago, but found out that after I…
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Millennials and Travel
Expedia and Egencia just released the results of a study that looked at business travel trends among various age groups. While according to this study I’m not a Millennial, the way some of the results were presented really rubbed me the wrong way. First of all, the title is: “Millennials Spend More Freely, Complain More…
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My top 3 travel pet peeves
It’s so close to the weekend, but not close enough. I feel a little “rant-y”, so I thought I’d talk about travel pet peeves. I know I have more than three, but these are the ones that are bugging me today. 1) People who hold up the security line. And I don’t mean old people…
Personal Item Packing List
The personal item is the most important bag you take on a business trip. Yes, a suitcase may have all of your clothes and toiletries, but those things are replaceable. The information kept in your laptop, cell phone, and any work-related documents in your purse or briefcase would be much more difficult to replace, which…
5 tips for getting through airport security quickly
It’s a holiday weekend, and lots of people are on the road. Because more travelers than usual are less experienced, I wanted to share my top five airport security tips. 1) Give yourself some extra time. The lines will likely be pretty long, so it will definitely make things less stressful if you arrive earlier…
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Stop chafing before it starts
Y’all, it is hot. A few weeks ago, I mentioned wearing the awesome Jockey Slipshorts under dresses for extra coverage and to stop chafing. These shorts are a great option, but sometimes the temperature (or humidity) is so high you don’t want the extra coverage. But how else can you stop chafing besides an extra…
Contest! Win a $100 TownePlace Suites gift card!
If you are reading this blog, chances are travel has affected your life in some way. Whether it’s for fun or for work, travel gives people the opportunity to learn about themselves and the world around them. To celebrate the transformative powers of travel, TownePlace Suites by Marriott is doing a photo contest called “Travel…