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Packing List–7 day business trip to India

a group of clothes and shoes

Any time I am gone for more than 3-4 days I agonize over my packing list. I want to have everything I need but definitely don’t want to pack too much. That is certainly true for my recent trip to India! I left on a Saturday and got home on Friday, so I was gone…

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What happened in September 2011 and 2010?

Hard to believe it’s already been a year! Talk about time flying. This time last year I was planning a trip to Manila and getting ready for Blog World. Fun times! One year ago: I shared my Top Five Travel Necessities for Airplanes, Hotels, and Grooming. A friend reminded people how important it is to…

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What’s in your purse?

I was talking to a friend after my recent trip to Chicago, and she said to me, “You only take a suitcase and one carry-on bag? How is that possible? What goes in your purse??”  I’ve already told you what I pack in my suitcase for a typical trip, and now, for my friend, I…

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What to pack for a business trip

There are many schools of thought about how to pack for a business trip. Some people like to have options. I think options are great! Except for that whole carrying everything you take thing. My first business trip (four days) I took four separate outfits, a couple of “option” shirts, a large toiletry kit, four…

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Oh Pashmina, How I Love Thee

a mannequin wearing a blue scarf

I think the pashmina may be the most useful, versatile item you can pack when traveling.  It has so many uses! Blanket on cold planes, scarf to jazz up an outfit, sarong for over a swimsuit….I could go on.  They are available in a range of prices, materials, and colors.  If you forget yours, you…

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Where's the help??

I travel a lot, and almost all of it is for work.  When I first started this position I searched the web for women business travelers.  Information, insight, packing ideas, anything—and I found zip.  The best thing I found reminded me that nylons could catch on fire if there is a plane wreck so it’s…

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