Adventure isn’t the only thing awaiting you when you travel. Emergencies are often waiting, too. So, you should not only streamline your travel with Travelpro® Rollaboard® luggage, you should safeguard it by taking steps to avoid emergencies. Purchasing travel insurance is one such measure. It can be inexpensive, but it can be invaluable should a […]
Traveling to a foreign country presents many opportunities and challenges. In order to take advantage of the opportunities, make sure you prepare for the challenges. Whether you’re on business or vacation, these tips will help you make the most out of international travel. A little research and planning go a long way in minimizing international […]
As an average, everyday airline traveler, you’ve probably had your share of packing challenges. Accommodating everything you need for an extended business trip, a major presentation, or a family vacation can test your skill and patience. Just think if you were packing a week’s worth of XXXL designer suits, overcoats, dress shirts and size 16 […]
The rules of travel etiquette intensify when you’re traveling on business. You not only need to observe common courtesies, but avoid social miscues that could derail your business objectives. During your trip you should follow the same general rules of etiquette that apply to leisure travelers: Beyond these basic civilities, as a professional business traveler […]
Contrary to what the folks back home might think, business travel is more grinding than glamorous. Postponed meetings, jet lag, security hassles and endless hours in airports. So, how do frequent travelers maintain their edge when stranded in airline terminals? One absolute godsend is the lounge that airlines make available to their “premium” customers. Complete […]
This post originally appeared as an article in South African Airlines’ inflight magazine. The backpack has come a long way, from backcountry hiking and now to the boardroom. Today’s no-nonsense business exec is toting an updated business backpack, tricked out with a padded compartment for laptops and designed to accommodate the mobile business traveler. Compact, […]
No tour of Europe would be complete without a visit to Germany. From the breathtaking beauty of the Alps to the quiet majesty of the Black Forrest to the classic architecture of Berlin, Munich and Hamburg, “Deutschland” has much to offer. With its population of 81 million known for its innovation and industriousness, Germany has […]
Arriving at your destination with your bags intact and containing everything you packed is every air traveler’s goal. The Travel Goods Association recently published an article featuring tips for accomplishing that goal. Among their recommendations were: The issue of not packing valuables and other irreplaceable items in checked baggage has become trickier since the airlines […]
This guest post was written by our favorite French expatriate, Julie Duran-Gelleri. Julie has lived in several different countries around Western Europe, so we asked her for some travel tips in some of her previous homes. This one is especially special for her and for us because she’s writing about home. Ah, France, the mythical […]
This guest post was written by our favorite French expatriate, Julie Duran-Gelleri. Julie has lived in several different countries around Western Europe, so we asked her for some travel tips in some of her previous homes. Whether you’re walking in the footsteps of Hemingway or looking forward to the sandy beaches of the Costa del […]