Sponsored by My Best Friend is a Bag: If you’re a busy business woman like me (and who among us isn’t, right?), then you know how important it is to stay organized. Even the slightest delay in getting things done could be the difference between staying sane and completely losing it (please tell me I’m not alone here). That’s one of the reasons why you need a well-designed … [Read more...]
7 Essentials for Any Woman on a Business Trip
Sponsored by Traveloka: Passport? Check. A booking for a business hotel in Manila or Hong Kong? Check. Plane tickets? Check. These three items are the first things that come to mind when talking about essentials for a business trip. However, they aren’t the only items that you should have in your luggage when you travel. Here are seven other must-haves for your … [Read more...]
3 Tips for Women to Stay Safe During Business Travel
Today, business travel is a required part of many jobs, but for women, business travel can be very dangerous – especially for women who travel alone. For all business women travelers, there are risks that you need to be aware of so you can proactively defend yourself from them. Being proactive and aware of the unique travel-related risks that you face doesn’t mean you’re … [Read more...]
7 Ways Traveling Can Enhance Your Business Skills
Sponsored by HolidayMe: We all love to travel, no doubts there. But we don’t always get to vacation to our hearts’ content, especially business owners. Worry not! Here are seven ways to integrate your favorite hobby into your career. 1. Creativity and Problem Solving Have you seen that film where the talented yet bitter protagonist gets tired with his glamorous city life … [Read more...]
4 Tips to Have a Successful Business Trip
Sponsored by Hipmunk: If you travel regularly on business, then you know how stressful business travel can be. You need your trip to go well because there is most likely a great deal of money at stake. You can't afford to have anything go wrong that might cause you to miss the meeting with your client. This is why an extra amount of thought must be put into any business … [Read more...]
3 Steps to Get Your Business Travel Mojo Back
So you're on your fourth business trip this month, and feeling a little---okay, a lot---drained. The emails are piling up, your voice mailbox is full, and you still have several days' worth of meetings ahead before you can think about going home. (We won't even talk about the connections required...especially with the recent “blizzard of the century.”) How on earth are you to … [Read more...]
10 Most Liveable Cities in the World
Sponsored by BOQ: Have you ever considered pursuing your career in a new country? When it comes to the best places to live around the globe, Australia and Canada are leading the way. In 2014’s "Liveability Survey" conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit, 140 cities were scored out of 100 for things like healthcare, education, culture, and infrastructure. Melbourne, … [Read more...]
Before You Are 30, Travel to One Off-the-Beaten-Path Country
Hanoi, Vietnam: I sat, packed like a sardine, in between a pudgy-face child and an elderly woman expertly handling her chopsticks as she shifted crispy, fragrant pieces of pork into broth. I couldn’t have been happier. Two weeks week later, I stared down at my plain salad embellished with chicken. I still remember that moment fondly. After befriending two local university … [Read more...]
Packing List for Women Business Travelers Going to India
Sponsored by: FCm Travel Solutions: While others are preparing to see the wondrous temples and indulge in fragrant curries, you’re heading to India to finalize a major deal or enter into a hugely lucrative joint venture. Once you’ve bought your business class airfares through a business travel solutions company like FCm Travel Solutions, you need to think about what to bring … [Read more...]
Best Jobs for Women Who Love to Travel
Sponsored by Corporate Traveller: “Who runs the world? Women.” Women who travel. Women who get stuff done. You don’t have to be handcuffed to a desk in your nearest capital city. There are so many amazing employment opportunities out there where bright, bold, forward-thinking women can make their mark and travel the world. It is absolutely possible for you to have your … [Read more...]