With business travel gradually returning to pre-covid rates, and the number of female business travelers on the rise, check out the list we’ve compiled of everything female travelers should keep in mind in order to make the most of their travels.
1) Plan, plan, plan
Before embarking on your business travels, plan for every step of your trip well in advance. Don’t forget to pack items of clothing that are appropriate for the climate of the country you are visiting. When booking flights and accommodation for your travels, try to make arrangements during off-peak timings in order to stay well within your travel budget. Finally, make sure to note down all your commitments and work obligations in an agenda or journal, so you have a better idea of what you can expect and plan your travel itinerary accordingly.
2) Carve out time for self-care
When you’re traveling for business, it may feel challenging to find time in your day to wind down and take care of yourself. For the optimal business travel experience, make sure to dedicate at least one hour a day towards taking care of yourself. This could be through taking a bubble bath, curling up with a good book, meditating, eating a comfort meal or if you’re up to it, breaking a sweat at the gym.
3) Immerse yourself in your surroundings
When traveling to a foreign country for work, don’t forget to allocate time towards making the most of your new environment and immersing yourself in a different culture. In order to make the most of your business travels, make sure to research popular restaurants or attractions in the given country you are visiting, and book well in advance.
4) Put your safety first
Once again, before traveling for business, familiarize yourself with your destination. Research customs and rules for the place you are visiting, especially those surrounding COVID 19, pinpoint your local embassy, and ensure that you always stay alert about news alerts and live data. If possible, share your live location with at least one loved one while traveling for work.
5) Keep in contact with loved ones
A salient issue that most working women face is worrying about straddling two worlds: the home life and the professional life. While some women may feel guilty for traveling for work as, they feel they may be neglecting their duties at home, research conducted by the Work, Employment and Society Journal found that being a working mother can benefit the development of children in a variety of ways, making daughters more likely to assume leadership positions in the workplace and making sons more likely to care more for family members. When you’re traveling for business, make sure to carve out windows of time for speaking to family members and friends, and never feel guilty about traveling for work.
1) Plan, plan, plan
Before embarking on your business travels, plan for every step of your trip well in advance. Don’t forget to pack items of clothing that are appropriate for the climate of the country you are visiting. When booking flights and accommodation for your travels, try to make arrangements during off-peak timings in order to stay well within your travel budget. Finally, make sure to note down all your commitments and work obligations in an agenda or journal, so you have a better idea of what you can expect and plan your travel itinerary accordingly.
2) Carve out time for self-care
When you’re traveling for business, it may feel challenging to find time in your day to wind down and take care of yourself. For the optimal business travel experience, make sure to dedicate at least one hour a day towards taking care of yourself. This could be through taking a bubble bath, curling up with a good book, meditating, eating a comfort meal or if you’re up to it, breaking a sweat at the gym.
3) Immerse yourself in your surroundings
When traveling to a foreign country for work, don’t forget to allocate time towards making the most of your new environment and immersing yourself in a different culture. In order to make the most of your business travels, make sure to research popular restaurants or attractions in the given country you are visiting, and book well in advance.
4) Put your safety first
Once again, before traveling for business, familiarize yourself with your destination. Research customs and rules for the place you are visiting, especially those surrounding COVID 19, pinpoint your local embassy, and ensure that you always stay alert about news alerts and live data. If possible, share your live location with at least one loved one while traveling for work.
5) Keep in contact with loved ones
A salient issue that most working women face is worrying about straddling two worlds: the home life and the professional life. While some women may feel guilty for traveling for work as, they feel they may be neglecting their duties at home, research conducted by the Work, Employment and Society Journal found that being a working mother can benefit the development of children in a variety of ways, making daughters more likely to assume leadership positions in the workplace and making sons more likely to care more for family members. When you’re traveling for business, make sure to carve out windows of time for speaking to family members and friends, and never feel guilty about traveling for work.
