Review: Samsonite Midtown Backpack

I’ve decided that I will start putting reviews of various products and services I use here on the site.  I typically only write about things I like, but I may put some reviews that are more honest. To begin, I’m going to start with a purchase that I just received last night.  As you may know from my post on travel, I get around, all over the country and world.

I have been using computer bags, gifted backpacks and various other satchels for hauling my laptop around all my business travels.  The last one I had said Samsonite on it, but I am fairly confident it was a cheap Chinese knockoff.  The zipper ties continually pull loose as the metal that secures it to the zipper is easily bent.  I finally gave up on it and decided to invest in a real Samsonite back.

I did a lot of research on Amazon and came to the conclusion that Continue reading “Review: Samsonite Midtown Backpack”

8 tips that can make business travel a little more bearable

Business Travel Tips

I travel a lot for work, probably not as much as some people, but a lot more than most people.
According to Tripit.com stats, I have been to 69 cities and have flown 176,000 miles in the past few years.  I’m not a million miler and I admit for some hard core travelers that is not much.  But for me that has been a weary adventure in the air and at the airport.   Along the way I have discovered a few things that help make life a little easier.  Here are some of my business travel tips. Continue reading “8 tips that can make business travel a little more bearable”