Amanda Wowk
10 Safety Tips for the Solo Traveler
For many travelers, a solo trip isn’t about checking the box on a travel trend. For leisure travelers, it can be a preference—solo travel grants a freedom to explore and the ability to give... Read More
A Beginner's Guide to International Business Travel
Heading overseas for your first international business trip? You're probably feeling a mix of excitement with a slight pang of dreading the unknown. Not to worry! Whether this is your first... Read More
Why Travelers Prefer to Fly via Alternate Airports
Are you a believer in bigger is better? Bigger planes, bigger seats, bigger airports—what’s not to love, right? While major hubs tend to offer the latest, greatest, and most direct flight... Read More
Apps for Managing Your Life When You're Always Traveling
As a business traveler, do you ever feel like you’re leading a double life? One at home and the other up in the air? Work commitments, travel plans, family outings—not to mention the... Read More
Tales from the Sky: Business Travelers on TripIt Pro
Each March, we celebrate Employee Appreciation Day to recognize the efforts and contributions of employees and colleagues. Of course, any day—make that every day—is a good day to appreciate... Read More
6 Tips for Traveling During the Winter
Ample heat. Remote work. TripIt Pro. In the midst of last week’s polar vortex conditions, I named these things as what I was most thankful for. At the start of the week, I hunkered down to... Read More
8 Train Routes in Europe That Are Quicker Than Flying
It’s hard not to be envious of the ease of travel between European countries—especially those EU member states participating in the Schengen Area visa policy. Visa-exempt entry would... Read More
How to Make the Most of a Long Layover
Few people will argue against the efficiency of a direct flight. But depending on your destination, avoiding a stop isn’t always feasible. As a business traveler, you want to maximize your... Read More
Skipping Airport Security Lines Is a Matter of Biometrics
The future of travel is at your fingertips. And in your facial features. Particularly, your eyes. Known traveler programs, adopted en masse for their benefit of skipping long security lines... Read More
The Freelancer's Guide to Business Travel
Freelancers are a unique breed of business traveler. We’re not bound by corporate travel policies; likewise, we’re not supported by travel and expense teams nor do we have access to cool... Read More