Fans expect enthusiasm, not a grumpy author-speaker, so travelling light and arriving sparking, regardless of kilometres flown or climate changes, is important. Margaret has frequent flying points to pass onto other business travellers. In the Longterm Carpark, I always park at terminal 6, the furtherest. Most people herd in the areas of 3,4 and 5. I can usually park right opposite the terminal, saving time and energy hauling luggage, and also there's no stress trying to remember where I parked the car.
Embarrassment is one.
In recent years, her books have been translated and subsequent invitations to speak in France, USA, UK, China, Nepal and Canada have meant more flying. Reviewer, author and broadcaster, Krista Bell includes Queensland, South Australia, Broken Hill, Tasmania, Mildura, Albury and Portland amongst her recent speaking tours. Most business travellers carry-on suitbags or briefcases as hand luggage to save time on arrival. Gifts can be a challenge too. A school gave me a bottle of wine which broke in transit, so for the rest of the tour I smelt like an alcoholic.