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What are the best nude shoes for business travel? And what does “nude” mean anyway? Reader E asks… I need shoes for business travel (I’m traveling a lot now!) and I see you recommend nude shoes all of the time. It always makes m…
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Borrowing free ebooks from the library
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You may think that if you want to read books on your Kindle, Nook, or iPad you have to pay the same price you would pay for a physical book. It’s not true! There are plenty of discounted ebooks, but today I want to talk about how easy it is to bo…
Styling your hair during a winter business trip
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Last September I wrote a post about hair tools. Don’t get me wrong–I love all of those, and I use them religiously in the warmer months. However, in the winter my hair gets flat, dull, and dry; I need more volume and shine, with (ideally) l…
How to avoid getting sick during a business trip
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Is it even possible to avoid illness if you travel a lot for work? Reader K asks… Help! Everyone around me is coughing and sneezing, and I have to leave for a three week trial next week. It’s hard enough to avoid getting the cold or flu whe…
Sleeping on a business trip
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Is it possible to sleep well on a work trip? Reader M asks…. I can’t be the only one with sleep problems on the road, can I? My go-to is usually a Benadryl or unisom (same ingredients) but I know other people take melatonin or use those pat…
Packing for a business trip during a snowstorm
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In the Road Warriorette household, we are obsessed with weather. Every morning while the Mini Warrior is eating breakfast and getting ready for school we watch The Weather Channel. My six-year old can recite facts about storm clouds, hurricanes, and da…
Strategies for eating well on the road
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Eating well on the road is always my goal. Alas, holidays don’t care about eating plans. But now that things are mostly back to normal, it’s time to recommit! And, since it’s January, it makes sense to just continue with the theme of …
Traveling During a Government Shutdown
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The government shutdown has lasted over three weeks, and the effects are definitely being felt by travelers. TSA agents are among those affected by the shutdown, working without pay at airports across the country. As a result multiple airports have rep…
2019 Plans (NOT resolutions!)
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I’m trying a new thing this year. Instead of a list of resolutions or goals, I’m planning for 2019. How is that different? Well, I still have a list of things I’d like to accomplish–but instead of that being the end of it, IR…
5 Tips to Make Holiday Travel Go Smoothly
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The holidays are upon us, and people across the country are packing up and hitting the road to be with loved ones. My sisters and their families are both coming here, and it should be a fun (chaotic!) time with seven kids six and under running around. …
Renewing Global Entry
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One of the best recommendations I can give for frequent travelers is TSA Pre-check. It’s $85 for five years and completely worth it for those flying domestically on a regular basis. If you also fly internationally then it’s an even better d…
Packing List–7 day business trip to India
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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…
Marriott database breach: Up to 500 million users’ information compromised
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Yes friends, yet another huge company has announced a breach that affects millions of customers. This time it’s Marriott, who has announced that their Starwood database was victim to a breach that started in 2014. Up to 500 million guests’ …
Cyber Monday Deals for Business Travel
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I admit, I have a hard time with Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Part of me is like, man it’s a lot of work to get the best deals! And the other part is like, send me ALL THE $10 CROCKPOTS. Regardless, there are good deals to be found if you want to m…
Automated Security Lines Help Security Move More Quickly
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Automated security lines have been rolling out at airports across the country for a couple of years, but I finally had the opportunity to experience them myself last month. My thoughts, in short: YES. The system feels a little different but it definite…
Pro tip: Don’t Drink Too Much While Flying. You Could Get Arrested!
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I love wine. Like, I love it a lot. I love the taste of it and the way it makes me feel. But, I also recognize that drinking too much of it can lead to unfortunate situations, so I know when not to overindulge. Alas, on a recent flight home from London…
Book, show, movie recommendations for travel
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One of the great things about travel is the occasional downtime. Occasionally I’ll have a break of a couple of hours, ad if there is no dishes, laundry, or grocery shopping to do, then I can enjoy some entertainment! Here are some book, TV, and m…
Don’t Wear Your Backpack When Walking Down Plane Aisles
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Apologies in advance, y’all, but I’m about to go on a bit of a rant. It could be all the travel lately. It could be the major international trip coming up has stressed me out. It could be the fact that everyone in my house has a cold and no…
Planning an International Business Trip, 2-4 Weeks Prior
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A few years ago I started putting together all of my suggestions for planning an international business trip. There were a lot of topics, including passport and visa requirements, vaccinations, credit cards, safety, packing, time changes, culture shock…
Taking care of your hair on a business trip
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For a lot of women, fixing their hair is the most time-consuming grooming task of their day. Between washing, blow drying, and styling, it’s easy to spend a good 30 minutes each morning just on hair. My curly hair dries out if washed every day, s…