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. The Big Chocolate Bar melted over my expensive white linen suit in my case. Asian hosts believe gift exchanges are mandatory, so you have to oblige. Male minders escorting female authors are often mistaken for husbands, or the author is assumed to be the secretary. A minder means that I can conserve energy for my fans and concentrate on giving my best performance up on stage.