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I recently came across an article on Forbes.com that is not travel related, but very interesting!  Article author Meghan Casserly wrote about her experiences trying to make it in a man’s world.  A little clichéd, but there was some good advice in there about how to become part of the “boy’s club” that exists in many large organizations.  Some of Ms. Casserly’s observations included: Women who try to be one of the boys can be ostracized by their female colleagues Work can be like high school Women sometimes have more to lose than men if they try to play by men’s rules This topic is clearly a controversial one, so please respond in the comments with your thoughts! Are you part of the boy’s club? Do you...

According to startle.com, Ivanka Trump never travels without her: iPad 2 Laptop Kate Somerville Nourish Daily Moisturizer Cashmere travel blanket, and a Stainless steel water bottle (although I guess she has to empty it to go through security!). "Disposable socks have also become a must when flying commercial. It is never fun to take off your shoes at the security checkpoint so I always make sure to bring thick socks in my carry on when I travel."   Personally,  I've never tried the disposable socks except the ones they give in a few airports.  A few of my essentials include: Some medication (I have asthma and never travel without an inhaler in my carry-on!), My eye glasses (in case I decide to remove...

Does your loved one travel for work?  If so, read on.  ViaHerWorld has compiled a list of this season’s must have gifts for the business traveler. Best presents for women business travelers: Cashmere Wrap (or pashmina) – Who doesn’t love a cashmere wrap?  These wraps can serve as blankets on a flight, and can also make an outfit. They are very versatile and can be worn at the airport, at the office, to go out… We like the wraps from pb travel ($195) Luggage tags -- Cute luggage tags make for great stocking stuffers, and don’t explode your budget. Check out the variety at Flight001. Stylish laptop bag -- Believe me, it's not easy to find a stylish laptop bag that is convenient for travel. One of my favorite...

Long, overnight flights are not fun for anyone. How is it that even though it’s nearly impossible to sleep on a red-eye, I still feel like I have morning breath when it’s time to land? Thankfully, I discovered Colgate Wisps.  These pocket-sized tooth brushes make the red-eye slightly more bearable because I can brush my teeth without the hassle of digging through my bag, finding toothpaste (which I have likely checked) and blindly reaching for my toothbrush. Wisps are the travel toothbrush that gives me confidence to speak to the stewardess and my fellow passengers without fear of offending!  They are available in most grocery and convenience stores, as well as at airport newsstands. Check them out! A pack of 2 is $11.99 on Amazon.com.

We are great at entertaining – world travelers tend to pull from their own experiences to plan great activities for others. However, many of us are faced with the constant challenge of what to do with clients and professional acquaintances when they are traveling. A great meal is nice, but restaurant after restaurant can be tiring (and unhealthy!). So, we did some snooping, and put together some of our favorite picks in our favorite cities. This list is by no means comprehensive, and a few activities require some planning, but they are sure to make for a great afternoon or evening outing that is sure to be remembered! San Francisco:  San Francisco is all about wine. So, why not do a wine tasting? The city’s close proximity to California wine country means that the city...

Since Via Her is a site devoted to women’s travel needs, it is probably no surprise to our readers that we are also supportive of women’s health organizations. Did you know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month? In honor of this important issue, the Peninsula Hotels properties in Asia and North America are showing their support with Peninsula in Pink, various pink-themed promotions donating proceeds to breast cancer-related charities. In Asia, the Peninsula will donate ¥400 from every “Peninsula in Pink” restaurant and spa promotion, as well as require staff to wear pink Peninsula ribbon pins to show their solidarity with breast cancer victims and survivors. Staying at the Peninsula in October? Participate in the promotions at your hotel! Specific...

Via Her recently interviewed Nicole Russo, who lived in Dubai from 2007 until 2008, to share her experiences and advice for women business travelers. During her stay in Dubai, she volunteered for the USO and the Old Dubai Library. She is now back in New York where she works in the travel marketing industry at Kartagener Associates Inc. She still travels to Dubai for business on a regular basis. Here are her tips for women business travelers in Dubai. How has Dubai changed from 2008 to 2010? Well, the most noticeable change was the complettion of the construction projects that had been left undone after the financial crisis. However, most of them have since been completed. Traffic was also a very big issue in 2007, but I think it’s gotten much better now as they finished...

With our team spending weeks on the road, we compiled a list of the best apps for women business travelers: To Stay Organized: Tripit: Tripit helps you consolidate all your travel reservations (hotels, air, car rentals, etc). Simply forward all your travel reservations to plans@tripit.om and Tripit builds an itinerary for you. In addition to being convenient, we like it because you can share your itineraries with your friends and family members who will know exactly which flight you are taking, where you are staying, etc. It's great in case of emergency. (free; $3.99 for the no ads version) Packing Pro: This app is fantastic to help you prepare for your trip. In addition to helping create multiple packing lists, it also helps you create "to do" lists. ($2.99 on...

South Africa is the African continent’s wealthiest nation and largest economy. Rich in mineral wealth, spectacular landscape and wild life and a diverse culture, South Africa hosted the 2010 soccer world cup putting it on the map, and was recently accepted as a member of BRIC – a powerful economic bloc consisting of emerging economies that include Brazil, Russia, India and China. This membership will surely increase business travel to South Africa by American investors, of which a large percentage consist of women travelers. We recently had a conversation with Désirée Younge- a frequent woman business traveler to South Africa who shared with us some tips. Désirée used to work as a Senior Manager at Synergos Institute, and most recently started...

Baggu is a small company, the majority of which is made of women travelers. A few days ago, we mentioned our love for Baggu’s zipper bags. They are great for storing the miscellaneous travel items that you would randomly throw in your purse... (and probably lose). Personally I use them to store my makeup, chargers, adapters and other random items that I would otherwise just throw in my carry-on. They are cute, stylish and quite sturdy. It helps me stay organized. So, long story short... this week, we are giving away a Zipper Set in Medium. How do you win this set of Baggu? Just "LIKE" ViaHerWorld's Facebook page. You will be entered twice if if you post a comment on this blog or on the Facebook page.