Road Warriorette https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/ My (Mostly) Business Travel Blog: Advice, insight, and observations about life on the road Wed, 13 Dec 2023 19:23:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 70310306 Double check your packing list before you leave https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/10/24/double-check-your-packing-list-before-you-leave/ https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/10/24/double-check-your-packing-list-before-you-leave/#comments Thu, 24 Oct 2019 21:10:50 +0000 https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/?p=7305 If you’ve been reading Road Warriorette for any length of time, you may know that the packing list for each trip holds a very important, special place in my heart (and trip preparations). I have a formula that I use for planning what I need to pack (which you can get if you sign up…

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]]> https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/10/24/double-check-your-packing-list-before-you-leave/feed/ 3 7305 The top four business travel challenges https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/09/30/the-top-four-business-travel-challenges/ https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/09/30/the-top-four-business-travel-challenges/#comments Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:05:26 +0000 https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/?p=7299 A couple of months ago I did a survey of my readers to see what their biggest business travel challenges are. I was a little surprised by what people wrote, but I shouldn’t have been. It’s the same stuff that I struggle with, even after all of this time! Here are the top business travel…

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]]> https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/09/30/the-top-four-business-travel-challenges/feed/ 2 7299 Planning an International Business Trip, the Week Before https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/09/25/planning-international-business-trip-week-before/ https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/09/25/planning-international-business-trip-week-before/#comments Wed, 25 Sep 2019 16:36:48 +0000 https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/?p=7296 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, and more. I’m prepping for another major international trip, and reading through these posts has been incredibly…

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]]> https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/09/25/planning-international-business-trip-week-before/feed/ 1 7296 Books, podcasts, and TV shows to watch during travel time https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/09/20/books-podcasts-and-tv-shows-to-watch-during-travel-time/ https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/09/20/books-podcasts-and-tv-shows-to-watch-during-travel-time/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2019 18:40:07 +0000 https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/?p=7291 As I enter the last week of preparation before my India trip I’m turning my attention to the entertainment I’ll need during the one million hours of travel. I’ve gotten a few recommendations, and I’m looking at some of my favorite shows and books to enjoy again. But if you have suggestions for a fun…

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]]> https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/09/20/books-podcasts-and-tv-shows-to-watch-during-travel-time/feed/ 0 7291 5 Tips to Survive a One Day Business Trip https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/09/13/5-tips-to-survive-a-one-day-business-trip/ https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/09/13/5-tips-to-survive-a-one-day-business-trip/#comments Fri, 13 Sep 2019 18:22:32 +0000 https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/?p=7288 Everyone’s favorite, the one day trip. Leave at 5am, return home at midnight, if you’re lucky.  In my younger days (mid to late twenties) I would do one-day trips all the time with no problem. Once I had kids and couldn’t just sleep endlessly to recover one-day trips became much harder. And honestly, now that…

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]]> https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/09/13/5-tips-to-survive-a-one-day-business-trip/feed/ 3 7288 How should business travelers tell their boss they’re pregnant? https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/09/09/how-should-business-travelers-tell-their-boss-theyre-pregnant/ https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/09/09/how-should-business-travelers-tell-their-boss-theyre-pregnant/#comments Mon, 09 Sep 2019 15:41:02 +0000 https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/?p=7285 What is the best way and best timing for business travelers to tell their boss that they’re pregnant? Reader C asks… My job requires 50% travel but in reality I travel less than 20%. I am expecting my first baby early next year and my doctor would like me to stop travel in my 3rd…

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]]> https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/09/09/how-should-business-travelers-tell-their-boss-theyre-pregnant/feed/ 1 7285 How to make getting a visa less stressful https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/09/05/how-to-make-getting-a-visa-less-stressful/ https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/09/05/how-to-make-getting-a-visa-less-stressful/#respond Thu, 05 Sep 2019 19:05:04 +0000 https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/?p=7283 I’ve got a couple of international trips coming up, including India which requires a visa. The visa process can be cumbersome and a little overwhelming, especially when you go through it the first time. Here are some tips for making it less painful. And apologies in advance–this is long.  Find out if you need one…

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]]> https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/09/05/how-to-make-getting-a-visa-less-stressful/feed/ 0 7283 3 options under $100: rolling briefcase for business travel https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/08/27/3-options-under-100-rolling-briefcase-for-business-travel/ https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/08/27/3-options-under-100-rolling-briefcase-for-business-travel/#comments Tue, 27 Aug 2019 17:22:19 +0000 https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/?p=7280 Is it possible to find a quality rolling briefcase for business travel under $100? Reader L asks… Hi Road Warriorette! I have been traveling regularly for work for years and am usually gone for 3 days. I found out that over the next year I’ll be doing a lot of one day trips and I…

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]]> https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/08/27/3-options-under-100-rolling-briefcase-for-business-travel/feed/ 1 7280 Travel when you’re not feeling well https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/08/21/travel-when-youre-not-feeling-well/ https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/08/21/travel-when-youre-not-feeling-well/#comments Wed, 21 Aug 2019 17:01:27 +0000 https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/?p=7277 Travel when you’re not feeling well is no fun! But is it possible to make it manageable? Reader J asks…. I’ve had allergies for the last few weeks that have unfortunately turned into a sinus infection. I have to travel this week to a conference and I know I will be miserable. Any tips for…

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]]> https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/08/21/travel-when-youre-not-feeling-well/feed/ 2 7277 3 tips for getting into your airplane seat quickly https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/08/19/3-tips-for-getting-into-your-airplane-seat-quickly/ https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/2019/08/19/3-tips-for-getting-into-your-airplane-seat-quickly/#comments Mon, 19 Aug 2019 16:00:43 +0000 https://roadwarriorette.boardingarea.com/?p=7275 Boarding airplanes is an exercise in frustration and annoyance. People are slow, don’t pay attention, and take waaaaaaay too long to get into their seat once they get to their row.  Don’t be slow! With a little planning getting into your airplane seat quickly and getting out of the way of other passengers is completely…

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