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Oct30	Taking a Short Break Melissa Petri October 30, 2006 Know More: Coping with the Daily Grind 2.0, Coping with the Daily Grind According to the Work-Life Balance Software, I am doing pretty well. Work. Check. Family. Check. Yes, my priorities have never been as straight as it is now. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same about myself. I just feel sooooo tired. So... I have decided to take a short break from both work and family. No, I am not going to leave both and go off on my own. Instead, I am taking my family on a 14-hour flight for a 2-week R&R in Asia. So if I seem to be talking about leisure travel more than business for the next weeks, keep in mind that leisure travel IS part of a road gladiator's life. If that is not the case for you then that means that you really need to use the work-life balance software the right way. Posted at 5:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct28	Stay Healthy During the Flu Season Melissa Petri October 28, 2006 Cold and flu season is upon us. Our exposure to airplanes and hotel rooms, which are fertile grounds for spreading the virus, makes us more susceptible to getting a cold and flu.Let’s prepare ourselves by minimizing the risk: Watch what... Continue Reading Posted at 3:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The First Class Experience Melissa Petri October 28, 2006 Flying First Class means better service, better amenities and a lot more extras which are not available on business and economy. With First Class, even a long-haul flight can become pleasurable rather than torture. Of course, it's different for each... Continue Reading Posted at 11:09 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct27	WiFi Onboard GENR Trains Melissa Petri October 27, 2006 Should you be traveling to and from Leeds, London, Newcastle, Glasgow, York and Edinburgh for business, you may want to consider taking GNER. GNER provides high-speed intercity train service along Britain's East Coast main line. It links Englang and Scotland.Business... Continue Reading Posted at 1:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct26	NY Taxi Rate Hike Melissa Petri October 26, 2006 New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission has announced the increase in the rate of fare for taxi cabs. The meter charge for "wait time" has been changed to 40 cents per minute from 20 cents. What exactly is wait... Continue Reading Posted at 4:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct25	Seized Laptops at US Borders Melissa Petri October 25, 2006 Here's yet another "Did you know that..." kind of post. Are you aware that when you enter the US from abroad, customs officials are actually authorized (that is, if they deem it necessary) to confiscate and/or check the contents of... Continue Reading Posted at 11:52 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Oasis Hong Kong Airlines' Maiden Flight Melissa Petri October 25, 2006 ... was cancelled! Scheduled to leave London-Gatwich for HongKong at 1pm, Oasis Hong Kong Airlines had no choice but to cancel flight 08-700. Up until the last minute, when all passengers who availed of the $850 one-way business class airfare... Continue Reading Posted at 7:20 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct24	Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Gives Extras Melissa Petri October 24, 2006 The extra step that hotels are taking in order to win the loyalty of business travelers is a good indication of what the future holds for us. Not only are they improving their facilities, they are also giving travelers a... Continue Reading Posted at 3:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Business Travel Blog Carnival - 2nd Edition Melissa Petri October 24, 2006 Do you have a blog? Are you willing to share your experiences? Would you like your blog entry to be included in a collection of blog articles about business travel?If so, please submit your business travel blog entry to the... Continue Reading Posted at 3:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Protect Your Valuables with Brief Safe Melissa Petri October 24, 2006 Concerned about your valuables while staying in a hotel? If you don't trust your hotel's safety deposit box, what can you do? You can't carry your passport, cash, cards and/or jewelry with you the whole time. You can't just leave... Continue Reading Posted at 2:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Loki Here Melissa Petri October 24, 2006 If you are on the road and you find yourself lost and without a map, all you need to do now is to turn on your WiFi enabled laptop and launch Loki. Loki is a "location based search and virtual... Continue Reading Posted at 12:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct23	Choke A Duck Melissa Petri October 23, 2006 At the end of your tether with the long lines and the airline security restrictions? As I mentioned earlier, you need to keep your cool when faced with the TSA security staff lest you get penalized with a hefty fine.Should... Continue Reading Posted at 7:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fined by the TSA Melissa Petri October 23, 2006 In a hurry? Stressed? Not really in the best of moods?Well, try to keep that temper in check when you go through security. Yup, even if you have reached your boiling point with all the security restrictions and the long... Continue Reading Posted at 7:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Business Travel Blog Carnival Melissa Petri October 23, 2006 Business Travelers have different experiences, opinion and preferences. And in order to give you more information, we have decided to feature business travelers and industry experts. We have also started a business travel carnival to draw your attention to what... Continue Reading Posted at 6:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct22	Luggage from Samsonite Corporation or Tumi, Inc. Melissa Petri October 22, 2006 I have been using soft-sided trolleys ever since I started traveling. I did, at one time, lust over the aluminum hard-sided kind but I never did purchase one as I found it too heavy for me to carry (think luggage... Continue Reading Posted at 12:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Airline Snacks Melissa Petri October 22, 2006 We eat snacks to temporarily tide our hunger until we get to eat a meal. Snacks are normally less perishable and contain tons of sweeteners or preservatives. Chocolates and potato chips are the main examples. I do like to nibble... Continue Reading Posted at 11:50 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct20	The Pros of Business Travel Melissa Petri October 20, 2006 I think I have mentioned here sooo many times all my travel woes... cons of business travel... yadda yadda yadda.I have said it so many times that you might think that I hate traveling for business. Well, sometimes, I do.But,... Continue Reading Posted at 8:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Leaning Your Airline Seats Melissa Petri October 20, 2006 To keep the loyalty of their customers, airlines have been upgrading their facilities and services. Improvement in airline seats (pitch, width, legroom) is one. Unfortunately for some passengers, upgrades in airline seats are mostly concentrated in the first and business... Continue Reading Posted at 6:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Singing Karaoke Melissa Petri October 20, 2006 As previously mentioned, a business trip to China almost always include a night of karaoke with your Chinese partners. This is not only true for China but also for Japan, Vietnam and Korea. Depending on your own personal taste, it... Continue Reading Posted at 5:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Luggageminder Melissa Petri October 20, 2006 Tired of the constantly changing TSA guidelines on what you are allowed to bring and the right bag which you can use? Do you have frequent trips to London?If so, luggageminder will help make your life a lot easier.Luggageminder will... Continue Reading Posted at 4:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Deutsche Lufthansa AG Offers Business Class Special Melissa Petri October 20, 2006 This holiday, Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Public, FRA:LHA) is going all out with their discounted fares. Travel to Europe on Business Class at 65% off! Of course, when there are discounts, there are always conditions. You need to depart between Nov... Continue Reading Posted at 4:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct19	Presto Printer Keeps You Connected Melissa Petri October 19, 2006 I know this is hard to imagine but believe me, it could be true for some.Imagine a house that has no internet access and/or a fax machine. Imagine having to go away for an extended business trip? With VoIP not... Continue Reading Posted at 12:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Northwest Airlines Corporation Gives International Passengers More Options Melissa Petri October 19, 2006 It just gets easier and easier.If the hotel you are staying at does not have high-tech kiosks to let you check-in for your flight, don't fret. There are other ways to avoid having to go earlier at the airport and/or... Continue Reading Posted at 11:54 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Business Travel Blog Carnival Reminder Melissa Petri October 19, 2006 You only have two more days to join the launch of the Carnival of Business Travel. To date, we have received 7 entries. Interested? Read more... Do you have a blog? Are you willing to share your experiences? Would... Continue Reading Posted at 11:48 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct17	Free VoIP Calls on Your Nokia Melissa Petri October 17, 2006 Last September, they started wit Nokia's WiFi-enabled E-series. And in a couple of days, Nokia's WiFi-enabled N80 users will also be able to enjoy VoIP using their handsets!For those who are not aware, Truphone provides FREE software which allows... Continue Reading Posted at 5:33 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Freepath Your Presentations Melissa Petri October 17, 2006 I do not know how many times I have seen people searching through their computer's folders for a file while everyone else in the room can see the contents of their computer through the projector. A very familiar scene everytime someone poses... Continue Reading Posted at 12:10 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct16	Different Travel Preferences, Part VI Melissa Petri October 16, 2006 Previously: Different Travel Preferences, Introduction Different Travel Preferences, Part I (Pam Pastor) Different Travel Preferences, Part II (Pam Pastor, cont.) Different Travel Preferences, Part III (D. Brinkmann) Different Travel Preferences, Part IV (Tim Arai) Different Travel Preferences, Part IV (Tim... Continue Reading Posted at 6:54 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Different Travel Preferences, Part V Melissa Petri October 16, 2006 Previously: Different Travel Preferences, Introduction Different Travel Preferences, Part I (Pam Pastor) Different Travel Preferences, Part II (Pam Pastor, cont.) Different Travel Preferences, Part III (D. Brinkmann) Different Travel Preferences, Part IV (Tim Arai) ...continuation of our interview of Takuya... Continue Reading Posted at 5:46 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Different Travel Preferences, Part IV Melissa Petri October 16, 2006 Previously: Different Travel Preferences, Introduction Different Travel Preferences, Part I (Pam Pastor) Different Travel Preferences, Part II (Pam Pastor, cont.) Different Travel Preferences, Part III (D. Brinkmann) Our third RoadGladiator is Takuya (Tim) Arai, Director of International Product Development for... Continue Reading Posted at 3:35 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Stash Card Melissa Petri October 16, 2006 Here's an interesting way to secretly stash your cash...With a StashCard, you can use the PC card slot on your laptop as a secret compartment to hold cash or credit cards. Of course, if the StashCard is safely ensconced inside... Continue Reading Posted at 2:18 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct14	Micro-Pro Garment Steamer Melissa Petri October 14, 2006 In business, making a good first impression is crucial. It is very important that we know what we are doing. It is also important that we dress the part. There is no need to wear signature suits. What is important... Continue Reading Posted at 6:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Make Business Travel Easier for the Family Melissa Petri October 14, 2006 The most common complaint about business travel is the time spent away from the family. Especially for parents, we need to make an extra effort to make it easier for them (and for us) to cope with our absence. Here are... Continue Reading Posted at 4:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Screening of Cargoes Melissa Petri October 14, 2006 Peter Greenberg went behind the scenes at American Airlines for a documentary. And one of the things he found out was the cargoes aren't screened as much as passengers are. "What's interesting is what isn't inspected. We spent time at... Continue Reading Posted at 4:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Ordering Out Melissa Petri October 14, 2006 I am not really a great cook nor do I have the interest to cook for just one person (myself) during extended stays so, the kitchenette (should I have one in my room) is pretty much useless. If I am... Continue Reading Posted at 3:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Computers in Hotel Business Centers Melissa Petri October 14, 2006 Thank God, the previous laptop travel restriction has already been lifted. I definitely would NOT have checked-in my laptop. As I previously said... There is no way in this world that I will ever consider to check in my laptop.... Continue Reading Posted at 3:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct13	New Perk for American Airlines Inc. Admiral Club Members Melissa Petri October 13, 2006 One of the membership perks of American Airlines Inc.'s Admiral Club is the access to lounges and conference rooms. This allows you, business travelers, to be productive (not to mention, more comfortable than when you are outside the common waiting... Continue Reading Posted at 11:18 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	£799 from London to New York with Silverjet Melissa Petri October 13, 2006 Silverjet, one of the British all-business airlines, is currently offering promotional fares from London (Luton Airport) to New York. Silver Saver is available for flights between January 25 and March 31, 2007. If you fly Silverjet, you... will be one... Continue Reading Posted at 10:02 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct12	The Hippest Hotels from TripAdvisor Melissa Petri October 12, 2006 With all the choices available, choosing the right hotel is a challenge. Especially if you are, like me, curious about new establishments which seem to offer something different. A trait which I often need to ignore since, apart from being... Continue Reading Posted at 5:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Sudoku Keeps Me Company Melissa Petri October 12, 2006 Recently, I discovered Sudoku. It's the best companion to (1) keep me company while I wait at the airport, (2) keep me entertained when I find myself alone at night in my hotel room , (3) help the time go... Continue Reading Posted at 5:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Business Culture in India Melissa Petri October 12, 2006 Part of an international business traveler's survival kit should be, imho, a book about business culture and protocol abroad -- tips, dos, taboos of business behavior in specific countries or region. Knowledge about the culture of the people we want... Continue Reading Posted at 1:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Different Travel Preferences, Part III Melissa Petri October 12, 2006 Previously: Different Travel Preferences, Introduction Different Travel Preferences, Part I (Pam Pastor) Different Travel Preferences, Part II (Pam Pastor, cont.) Our second Road Gladiator is Mr. D. Brinkmann, President of MAN TURBO Ltd., Korea and the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce... Continue Reading Posted at 11:15 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct10	Text Message Fee Increase by Sprint Nextel Corporation Melissa Petri October 10, 2006 If you subscribe to Sprint and are not satisfied with their service, this month is your lucky day because...Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE:S) increased their text message fee to $.15. And this increase means that you get your "get out of... Continue Reading Posted at 4:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Embassy Suites Hotels from Hilton Hotels Corporation Brand Installs Hi-Tech Kiosks Melissa Petri October 10, 2006 ALL of Embassy Suites Hotels' 182 hotels are now equipped with self-service registration kiosks. Guests of the Hilton Hotels Corp. (Public, NYSE:HLT) brand can now choose their suites and receive their room key via the touch screen kiosks. And when... Continue Reading Posted at 4:14 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Different Travel Preferences, Part II Melissa Petri October 10, 2006 Previously: Different Travel Preferences, Introduction Different Travel Preferences, Part I (Pam Pastor) Young Pam Pastor is not shy to admit that she mixes business with pleasure. "I love traveling for work. I get to see so much of the world,... Continue Reading Posted at 2:37 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct 9	Different Travel Preferences, Part 1 Melissa Petri October 9, 2006 Previously: Different Travel Preferences, Introduction Our first roadgladiator is the youngest in our series of interviews. Ms. Pam Pastor is the editor and 2bU chief of Correspondents from the #1 daily newspaper in the Philippines, the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Her... Continue Reading Posted at 5:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct 7	Different Travel Preferences, Introduction Melissa Petri October 7, 2006 Many times, I have been asked "which is the best [hotel, airline]?" Naturally, I have my favorite airline; I am loyal to a particular mileage program and there are hotels which I greatly recommend. But despite the fact that I... Continue Reading Posted at 2:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct 6	Duty Free Shopping Melissa Petri October 6, 2006 From time to time, I find myself with time to kill at the airport. Depending on my schedule and destination, I have different ways of whiling away the hours. When needed, I spend my time working on my laptop. And... Continue Reading Posted at 4:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Launch of the Business Travel Blog Carnival Melissa Petri October 6, 2006 Do you have a blog? Are you willing to share your experiences? Would you like your blog entry to be included in a collection of blog articles about business travel?If so, please submit your business travel blog entry to the... Continue Reading Posted at 12:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct 5	Best Airport in the US Melissa Petri October 5, 2006 San Francisco International Airport received the 2006 Best Airport in the US Award. No surprise there. I've always preferred SFO because... It is easily accessible by BART and should you be driving, parking isn't a problem either It's clean. Yup,... Continue Reading Posted at 3:29 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct 4	Sony Ericsson W810i Melissa Petri October 4, 2006 I recently bought myself a Sony Ericsson W810i. Much as I love all my "toys", I thought that it would be best to reduce the number of the gadgets that I pack with me everytime I travel. Life is a... Continue Reading Posted at 5:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Ultra-Mini Personal Air Purifier Melissa Petri October 4, 2006 No matter how comfortable your seat is, or how friendly and efficient the airline staff are, your flying experience will still be greatly affected if the passenger sitting next to you, say, smells funky. Some airlines in the US can... Continue Reading Posted at 4:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct 3	Business Traveler Interviews Melissa Petri October 3, 2006 I have 3 interviews (thanks to the guys I presently work with and one I used to travel with) lined up. I need 3 more. Should any of you be willing to share your business travel practices and preferences, do... Continue Reading Posted at 5:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct 1	Reaction to the New Air Travel Guidelines Melissa Petri October 1, 2006 "Thank God. I don't think I'd be able to make one more flight from New York to Chicago with a mouthful of shampoo."- Elaine Siegel, Sales RepresentativeAnother hilarious parody from theOnion to help you relax before you set off to... Continue Reading Posted at 11:45 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Business Travel Blogtipping Day Melissa Petri October 1, 2006 October 1 is Blogtipping Day over at Successful Blog. Here’s how it works. Choose three or more bloggers you admire and link to them, List three reasons why you admire each one. Then add a tip at the end. So...... Continue Reading Posted at 9:42 AM \| Permalink \| Comments

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Oct30	Taking a Short Break Melissa Petri October 30, 2006 Know More: Coping with the Daily Grind 2.0, Coping with the Daily Grind According to the Work-Life Balance Software, I am doing pretty well. Work. Check. Family. Check. Yes, my priorities have never been as straight as it is now. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same about myself. I just feel sooooo tired. So... I have decided to take a short break from both work and family. No, I am not going to leave both and go off on my own. Instead, I am taking my family on a 14-hour flight for a 2-week R&R in Asia. So if I seem to be talking about leisure travel more than business for the next weeks, keep in mind that leisure travel IS part of a road gladiator's life. If that is not the case for you then that means that you really need to use the work-life balance software the right way. Posted at 5:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct28	Stay Healthy During the Flu Season Melissa Petri October 28, 2006 Cold and flu season is upon us. Our exposure to airplanes and hotel rooms, which are fertile grounds for spreading the virus, makes us more susceptible to getting a cold and flu.Let’s prepare ourselves by minimizing the risk: Watch what... Continue Reading Posted at 3:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The First Class Experience Melissa Petri October 28, 2006 Flying First Class means better service, better amenities and a lot more extras which are not available on business and economy. With First Class, even a long-haul flight can become pleasurable rather than torture. Of course, it's different for each... Continue Reading Posted at 11:09 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct27	WiFi Onboard GENR Trains Melissa Petri October 27, 2006 Should you be traveling to and from Leeds, London, Newcastle, Glasgow, York and Edinburgh for business, you may want to consider taking GNER. GNER provides high-speed intercity train service along Britain's East Coast main line. It links Englang and Scotland.Business... Continue Reading Posted at 1:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct26	NY Taxi Rate Hike Melissa Petri October 26, 2006 New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission has announced the increase in the rate of fare for taxi cabs. The meter charge for "wait time" has been changed to 40 cents per minute from 20 cents. What exactly is wait... Continue Reading Posted at 4:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct25	Seized Laptops at US Borders Melissa Petri October 25, 2006 Here's yet another "Did you know that..." kind of post. Are you aware that when you enter the US from abroad, customs officials are actually authorized (that is, if they deem it necessary) to confiscate and/or check the contents of... Continue Reading Posted at 11:52 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Oasis Hong Kong Airlines' Maiden Flight Melissa Petri October 25, 2006 ... was cancelled! Scheduled to leave London-Gatwich for HongKong at 1pm, Oasis Hong Kong Airlines had no choice but to cancel flight 08-700. Up until the last minute, when all passengers who availed of the $850 one-way business class airfare... Continue Reading Posted at 7:20 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct24	Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Gives Extras Melissa Petri October 24, 2006 The extra step that hotels are taking in order to win the loyalty of business travelers is a good indication of what the future holds for us. Not only are they improving their facilities, they are also giving travelers a... Continue Reading Posted at 3:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Business Travel Blog Carnival - 2nd Edition Melissa Petri October 24, 2006 Do you have a blog? Are you willing to share your experiences? Would you like your blog entry to be included in a collection of blog articles about business travel?If so, please submit your business travel blog entry to the... Continue Reading Posted at 3:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Protect Your Valuables with Brief Safe Melissa Petri October 24, 2006 Concerned about your valuables while staying in a hotel? If you don't trust your hotel's safety deposit box, what can you do? You can't carry your passport, cash, cards and/or jewelry with you the whole time. You can't just leave... Continue Reading Posted at 2:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Loki Here Melissa Petri October 24, 2006 If you are on the road and you find yourself lost and without a map, all you need to do now is to turn on your WiFi enabled laptop and launch Loki. Loki is a "location based search and virtual... Continue Reading Posted at 12:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct23	Choke A Duck Melissa Petri October 23, 2006 At the end of your tether with the long lines and the airline security restrictions? As I mentioned earlier, you need to keep your cool when faced with the TSA security staff lest you get penalized with a hefty fine.Should... Continue Reading Posted at 7:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fined by the TSA Melissa Petri October 23, 2006 In a hurry? Stressed? Not really in the best of moods?Well, try to keep that temper in check when you go through security. Yup, even if you have reached your boiling point with all the security restrictions and the long... Continue Reading Posted at 7:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Business Travel Blog Carnival Melissa Petri October 23, 2006 Business Travelers have different experiences, opinion and preferences. And in order to give you more information, we have decided to feature business travelers and industry experts. We have also started a business travel carnival to draw your attention to what... Continue Reading Posted at 6:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct22	Luggage from Samsonite Corporation or Tumi, Inc. Melissa Petri October 22, 2006 I have been using soft-sided trolleys ever since I started traveling. I did, at one time, lust over the aluminum hard-sided kind but I never did purchase one as I found it too heavy for me to carry (think luggage... Continue Reading Posted at 12:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Airline Snacks Melissa Petri October 22, 2006 We eat snacks to temporarily tide our hunger until we get to eat a meal. Snacks are normally less perishable and contain tons of sweeteners or preservatives. Chocolates and potato chips are the main examples. I do like to nibble... Continue Reading Posted at 11:50 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct20	The Pros of Business Travel Melissa Petri October 20, 2006 I think I have mentioned here sooo many times all my travel woes... cons of business travel... yadda yadda yadda.I have said it so many times that you might think that I hate traveling for business. Well, sometimes, I do.But,... Continue Reading Posted at 8:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Leaning Your Airline Seats Melissa Petri October 20, 2006 To keep the loyalty of their customers, airlines have been upgrading their facilities and services. Improvement in airline seats (pitch, width, legroom) is one. Unfortunately for some passengers, upgrades in airline seats are mostly concentrated in the first and business... Continue Reading Posted at 6:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Singing Karaoke Melissa Petri October 20, 2006 As previously mentioned, a business trip to China almost always include a night of karaoke with your Chinese partners. This is not only true for China but also for Japan, Vietnam and Korea. Depending on your own personal taste, it... Continue Reading Posted at 5:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Luggageminder Melissa Petri October 20, 2006 Tired of the constantly changing TSA guidelines on what you are allowed to bring and the right bag which you can use? Do you have frequent trips to London?If so, luggageminder will help make your life a lot easier.Luggageminder will... Continue Reading Posted at 4:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Deutsche Lufthansa AG Offers Business Class Special Melissa Petri October 20, 2006 This holiday, Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Public, FRA:LHA) is going all out with their discounted fares. Travel to Europe on Business Class at 65% off! Of course, when there are discounts, there are always conditions. You need to depart between Nov... Continue Reading Posted at 4:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct19	Presto Printer Keeps You Connected Melissa Petri October 19, 2006 I know this is hard to imagine but believe me, it could be true for some.Imagine a house that has no internet access and/or a fax machine. Imagine having to go away for an extended business trip? With VoIP not... Continue Reading Posted at 12:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Northwest Airlines Corporation Gives International Passengers More Options Melissa Petri October 19, 2006 It just gets easier and easier.If the hotel you are staying at does not have high-tech kiosks to let you check-in for your flight, don't fret. There are other ways to avoid having to go earlier at the airport and/or... Continue Reading Posted at 11:54 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Business Travel Blog Carnival Reminder Melissa Petri October 19, 2006 You only have two more days to join the launch of the Carnival of Business Travel. To date, we have received 7 entries. Interested? Read more... Do you have a blog? Are you willing to share your experiences? Would... Continue Reading Posted at 11:48 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct17	Free VoIP Calls on Your Nokia Melissa Petri October 17, 2006 Last September, they started wit Nokia's WiFi-enabled E-series. And in a couple of days, Nokia's WiFi-enabled N80 users will also be able to enjoy VoIP using their handsets!For those who are not aware, Truphone provides FREE software which allows... Continue Reading Posted at 5:33 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Freepath Your Presentations Melissa Petri October 17, 2006 I do not know how many times I have seen people searching through their computer's folders for a file while everyone else in the room can see the contents of their computer through the projector. A very familiar scene everytime someone poses... Continue Reading Posted at 12:10 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct16	Different Travel Preferences, Part VI Melissa Petri October 16, 2006 Previously: Different Travel Preferences, Introduction Different Travel Preferences, Part I (Pam Pastor) Different Travel Preferences, Part II (Pam Pastor, cont.) Different Travel Preferences, Part III (D. Brinkmann) Different Travel Preferences, Part IV (Tim Arai) Different Travel Preferences, Part IV (Tim... Continue Reading Posted at 6:54 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Different Travel Preferences, Part V Melissa Petri October 16, 2006 Previously: Different Travel Preferences, Introduction Different Travel Preferences, Part I (Pam Pastor) Different Travel Preferences, Part II (Pam Pastor, cont.) Different Travel Preferences, Part III (D. Brinkmann) Different Travel Preferences, Part IV (Tim Arai) ...continuation of our interview of Takuya... Continue Reading Posted at 5:46 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Different Travel Preferences, Part IV Melissa Petri October 16, 2006 Previously: Different Travel Preferences, Introduction Different Travel Preferences, Part I (Pam Pastor) Different Travel Preferences, Part II (Pam Pastor, cont.) Different Travel Preferences, Part III (D. Brinkmann) Our third RoadGladiator is Takuya (Tim) Arai, Director of International Product Development for... Continue Reading Posted at 3:35 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Stash Card Melissa Petri October 16, 2006 Here's an interesting way to secretly stash your cash...With a StashCard, you can use the PC card slot on your laptop as a secret compartment to hold cash or credit cards. Of course, if the StashCard is safely ensconced inside... Continue Reading Posted at 2:18 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct14	Micro-Pro Garment Steamer Melissa Petri October 14, 2006 In business, making a good first impression is crucial. It is very important that we know what we are doing. It is also important that we dress the part. There is no need to wear signature suits. What is important... Continue Reading Posted at 6:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Make Business Travel Easier for the Family Melissa Petri October 14, 2006 The most common complaint about business travel is the time spent away from the family. Especially for parents, we need to make an extra effort to make it easier for them (and for us) to cope with our absence. Here are... Continue Reading Posted at 4:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Screening of Cargoes Melissa Petri October 14, 2006 Peter Greenberg went behind the scenes at American Airlines for a documentary. And one of the things he found out was the cargoes aren't screened as much as passengers are. "What's interesting is what isn't inspected. We spent time at... Continue Reading Posted at 4:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Ordering Out Melissa Petri October 14, 2006 I am not really a great cook nor do I have the interest to cook for just one person (myself) during extended stays so, the kitchenette (should I have one in my room) is pretty much useless. If I am... Continue Reading Posted at 3:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Computers in Hotel Business Centers Melissa Petri October 14, 2006 Thank God, the previous laptop travel restriction has already been lifted. I definitely would NOT have checked-in my laptop. As I previously said... There is no way in this world that I will ever consider to check in my laptop.... Continue Reading Posted at 3:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct13	New Perk for American Airlines Inc. Admiral Club Members Melissa Petri October 13, 2006 One of the membership perks of American Airlines Inc.'s Admiral Club is the access to lounges and conference rooms. This allows you, business travelers, to be productive (not to mention, more comfortable than when you are outside the common waiting... Continue Reading Posted at 11:18 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	£799 from London to New York with Silverjet Melissa Petri October 13, 2006 Silverjet, one of the British all-business airlines, is currently offering promotional fares from London (Luton Airport) to New York. Silver Saver is available for flights between January 25 and March 31, 2007. If you fly Silverjet, you... will be one... Continue Reading Posted at 10:02 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct12	The Hippest Hotels from TripAdvisor Melissa Petri October 12, 2006 With all the choices available, choosing the right hotel is a challenge. Especially if you are, like me, curious about new establishments which seem to offer something different. A trait which I often need to ignore since, apart from being... Continue Reading Posted at 5:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Sudoku Keeps Me Company Melissa Petri October 12, 2006 Recently, I discovered Sudoku. It's the best companion to (1) keep me company while I wait at the airport, (2) keep me entertained when I find myself alone at night in my hotel room , (3) help the time go... Continue Reading Posted at 5:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Business Culture in India Melissa Petri October 12, 2006 Part of an international business traveler's survival kit should be, imho, a book about business culture and protocol abroad -- tips, dos, taboos of business behavior in specific countries or region. Knowledge about the culture of the people we want... Continue Reading Posted at 1:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Different Travel Preferences, Part III Melissa Petri October 12, 2006 Previously: Different Travel Preferences, Introduction Different Travel Preferences, Part I (Pam Pastor) Different Travel Preferences, Part II (Pam Pastor, cont.) Our second Road Gladiator is Mr. D. Brinkmann, President of MAN TURBO Ltd., Korea and the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce... Continue Reading Posted at 11:15 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct10	Text Message Fee Increase by Sprint Nextel Corporation Melissa Petri October 10, 2006 If you subscribe to Sprint and are not satisfied with their service, this month is your lucky day because...Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE:S) increased their text message fee to $.15. And this increase means that you get your "get out of... Continue Reading Posted at 4:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Embassy Suites Hotels from Hilton Hotels Corporation Brand Installs Hi-Tech Kiosks Melissa Petri October 10, 2006 ALL of Embassy Suites Hotels' 182 hotels are now equipped with self-service registration kiosks. Guests of the Hilton Hotels Corp. (Public, NYSE:HLT) brand can now choose their suites and receive their room key via the touch screen kiosks. And when... Continue Reading Posted at 4:14 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Different Travel Preferences, Part II Melissa Petri October 10, 2006 Previously: Different Travel Preferences, Introduction Different Travel Preferences, Part I (Pam Pastor) Young Pam Pastor is not shy to admit that she mixes business with pleasure. "I love traveling for work. I get to see so much of the world,... Continue Reading Posted at 2:37 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct 9	Different Travel Preferences, Part 1 Melissa Petri October 9, 2006 Previously: Different Travel Preferences, Introduction Our first roadgladiator is the youngest in our series of interviews. Ms. Pam Pastor is the editor and 2bU chief of Correspondents from the #1 daily newspaper in the Philippines, the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Her... Continue Reading Posted at 5:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct 7	Different Travel Preferences, Introduction Melissa Petri October 7, 2006 Many times, I have been asked "which is the best [hotel, airline]?" Naturally, I have my favorite airline; I am loyal to a particular mileage program and there are hotels which I greatly recommend. But despite the fact that I... Continue Reading Posted at 2:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct 6	Duty Free Shopping Melissa Petri October 6, 2006 From time to time, I find myself with time to kill at the airport. Depending on my schedule and destination, I have different ways of whiling away the hours. When needed, I spend my time working on my laptop. And... Continue Reading Posted at 4:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Launch of the Business Travel Blog Carnival Melissa Petri October 6, 2006 Do you have a blog? Are you willing to share your experiences? Would you like your blog entry to be included in a collection of blog articles about business travel?If so, please submit your business travel blog entry to the... Continue Reading Posted at 12:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct 5	Best Airport in the US Melissa Petri October 5, 2006 San Francisco International Airport received the 2006 Best Airport in the US Award. No surprise there. I've always preferred SFO because... It is easily accessible by BART and should you be driving, parking isn't a problem either It's clean. Yup,... Continue Reading Posted at 3:29 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct 4	Sony Ericsson W810i Melissa Petri October 4, 2006 I recently bought myself a Sony Ericsson W810i. Much as I love all my "toys", I thought that it would be best to reduce the number of the gadgets that I pack with me everytime I travel. Life is a... Continue Reading Posted at 5:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Ultra-Mini Personal Air Purifier Melissa Petri October 4, 2006 No matter how comfortable your seat is, or how friendly and efficient the airline staff are, your flying experience will still be greatly affected if the passenger sitting next to you, say, smells funky. Some airlines in the US can... Continue Reading Posted at 4:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct 3	Business Traveler Interviews Melissa Petri October 3, 2006 I have 3 interviews (thanks to the guys I presently work with and one I used to travel with) lined up. I need 3 more. Should any of you be willing to share your business travel practices and preferences, do... Continue Reading Posted at 5:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct 1	Reaction to the New Air Travel Guidelines Melissa Petri October 1, 2006 "Thank God. I don't think I'd be able to make one more flight from New York to Chicago with a mouthful of shampoo."- Elaine Siegel, Sales RepresentativeAnother hilarious parody from theOnion to help you relax before you set off to... Continue Reading Posted at 11:45 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Business Travel Blogtipping Day Melissa Petri October 1, 2006 October 1 is Blogtipping Day over at Successful Blog. Here’s how it works. Choose three or more bloggers you admire and link to them, List three reasons why you admire each one. Then add a tip at the end. So...... Continue Reading Posted at 9:42 AM \| Permalink \| Comments

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