So, you' re on the road a lot? Michael Nielsen's got advice for frequent travelers that inspired me to write down some of my own travel tips:

• Head to the airport early enough to ask for an exit-row aisle--they don't release them until day of flight
• If you're changing planes, check your carry-on--waiting to pick it up is less exhausting than dragging it across two terminals to catch an about to depart plane
• Bring water, no matter what
• Bring fruit or a snack if the flight is more than 4 hours long--never know what you'll get when you land
  
• Work out how you'll get to your destination before you take off--bus, train, taxi, etc. Shuttle vans are cheaper than taxis, but often slower than buses
• Always pack a raincoat or umbrella--if you don't, it will rain
• Keep your cell phone charger with you
• Starbucks has great WiFi even if you hate their coffee and what they stand for