My Best $1 Travel Must Have Item

What is your most used travel item that costs less than $5? When I ask people this question, I hear ideas ranging from ear plugs and eye shades to nail files and a travel-sized screwdriver kit. Mine is a $1 travel-sized spray bottle. That might not sound very exciting, but it serves many purposes. The […]

Keep Hotel Shades Closed

Today’s Tuesday Travel Tip… Have you ever stayed in a hotel room and could not get the shades to stay closed? When the sun rises, the light blasting into your room wakes you up? Well, here is my simple yet handy solution: use a chip clip. Bring one of these with you on your next […]

Tuesday Travel Tip

I travel a lot. And I travel with a lot of technology. In front of me now is my MacBook Pro, my iPad and my iPhone. But when I am in hotels, they often charge for each internet connection. So I have to choose. Do I want to connect my computer, my tablet or my phone? […]

My Travel Tips

Over the years, I have traveled over 1 million miles to nearly 50 countries.  Given that I fly so frequently, I am often asked for my suggestions for traveling more comfortably, efficiently, and cheaply.  Here is a VERY short list: Subscribe to TripIt Pro – TripIt is an awesome website/app that makes life easier for all […]