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Doing Biz Abroad | business in the global marketplace

May 1st, 2008

An idea whose time has come

I’m not even a frequent flyer (at least not in the true sense of the word) and I absolutely hate the whole plastic-baggy thing we’ve got going on. Now a company called travelon has come up with what sounds like a great solution - little biodegradable sheets which can be reconstituted into shampoo, conditioner, and […]

By Chris -- 0 comments

November 5th, 2007

Max 100 ml

Security at airports is one of my pet peeves.
Today in Frankfurt: you have to pity the folks who forgot their max 100 ml containers in a clear, resealable bag. One traveller from Eastern Europe was carrying too much perfume. (When that stuff gets confiscated, do you really think they throw it out at night?) Another […]

By Jean Mercedes -- 1 comment

November 5th, 2007

Define “One Carry-on”

Theoretically there is one airport security regulation for the European Union. In practice, this concept of European unity falls apart: you never know what to expect when you go through security at different airports in Europe.
Theoretically, travellers now are only allowed one carry-on (maximum size: 56 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm) on flights […]

By Jean Mercedes -- 3 comments

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