I just wanted to drop a quick update from the road. I’m still recovering from my first international business trip but I had to share two really awesome things from my trip asap.

First being Yotel. They are a service that allows you to book sleeping cabins for a fixed amount of time so you can get a nap and a shower in between flights or during your travels. They have these small suites (7 sq m/75 sq ft) that have a single bed, a fold down table/desk, and a small bathroom. Since I am just completely unable to sleep on planes, this was a godsend when I had a 13 hour layover at Heathrow. I was able to make a reservation while I was on line for border control, check in, set my alarm and get in a good quality nap and a shower for about $50. You can find more information about them and their 8 locations here: www.yotel.com. I would recommend this for anyone who needs some sleep post-red eye or who has to stay at the airport overnight to catch an early morning flight.

The second being Mobile Passport. This is a new service rolled out by Homeland Security that asks you the same questions as the APC machines and lets you submit this data instantly. The best part is, completing using their app allows you to skip the APC queue and puts you in a fast track lane to talk to a border agent and get your passport stamped that much faster. I was able to submit my form while I was waiting to deplane and I only waited in line for about 5-10 minutes before getting through customs. You can find more information about the service here, including which airports/ports are using it and if you’re eligible to do so: www.mobilepassport.us,

I’m very excited to share my first international business trip experience with you as well as my first time in Vienna; but it will have to wait until my checked luggage with my laptop arrives back from Europe.

Until next time!