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Three Cool But Simple Ways To Mix Business and Pleasure While in London

July 28, 2013 By Mel

There is a large percentage of business travel that happens in London. There are a lot of global conglomerates and business interests that have headquarters in the city so it’s quite common that many business transactions and meeting happen in London regularly. Corporate travelers go in and out of the city on a regular basis.

As a corporate traveler it would be a shame to visit one of the most beautiful and interesting cities in the world without enjoying your stay there. If you think you can’t mix business with pleasure – then think again. With a little careful planning and creativity, you can visit London for business but still have some activities for your personal enjoyment. Here are three tips you can follow: [Read more…]

Useful Tips to Stretch Your Business Travel Budget

April 20, 2013 By Mel

Corporate travel may sound like such a cool thing until you find out that corporate travelers have a budget that they need to stick to – and that budget can be quite frugal, at best. This is especially true if you’re not a part of top management.

The constant challenge for the average business traveler is how to keep within budget. This can become quite a chore if you’re traveling to a country that is known to be expensive – like Japan or England. But if you know how to handle your budget correctly you can stretch it and come out on top at the end of your trip. Here’s how to do it: [Read more…]

Apartment safety check: What to know before you rent

October 21, 2012 By Mel

The Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that burglaries are more common in rental properties with 10 or more units than in single-family homes, but the reasons for that are unclear. When people live in close proximity, as they do in apartments, there may be more opportunities for thieves to take advantage of carelessness. But by being mindful of your own actions and assessing the safety of an apartment before you even move in, you can reduce your likelihood of becoming a victim. [Read more…]