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Must-haves for traveling

By: Christi Dixon | 11/19/2007

The communications world calls for traveling from time to time, whether it's across town or a hop to another region of the country. Julie posted some musings about her recent trip to Croatia, and I was inspired to share some of the takeaways (some professional, some personal) from a recent business trip.

- Get a wireless GSM card for Internet access. While others were bemoaning the lack of public wi-fi, I was able to access the Web with ease.

- Take every advantage of your airline rewards system. Select hotels, restaurants and rental car companies are now connected to the major rewards programs. You can plan your business trip around those that offer special discounts and incentives. We enrolled on the spot and received credit for the other legs of our trip!

- Check in with your hometown team often. It's such a comfort to know that projects are still moving in your absence, and they can tell you what's waiting in your inbox.

- Invest in an MP3 recorder for complicated meetings. I was able to listen to notes on the plane and, upon my return, can share them with team members and save the complete audio files.

- Use those cell phone minutes. Instead of watching reruns, make the most of downtime by catching up with family and friends.

- Experience the local culture. Ask your hosts (or locals at the airport) about the best local cuisine and shopping; you won't be disappointed.

-Share your story. Find ways to share what you learned with the larger community... like a blog post, for example!

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