232 articles tagged with business travel
As someone who's spent years helping travelers connect with local cultures, I've learned that business trips don't have to be all fluorescent lighting and conference rooms. On a recent consulting gig in Kansas City, I discovered how this vibrant Midwest...
As someone who has traversed the globe balancing professional obligations with personal exploration, I've developed a particular appreciation for cities that offer more than just conference rooms. Arlington, Texas—often overshadowed by its neighbors Dallas and Fort Worth—surprised me with its...
As an electrical engineer who frequently travels between continents for infrastructure projects, I've developed a particular appreciation for cities that seamlessly blend cutting-edge technical innovation with livability. Norway's business hubs of Oslo and Bergen represent this balance perfectly, offering world-class...
Rochester, Minnesota presents a fascinating dichotomy that I've come to appreciate through my numerous visits over the past decade. This modest Midwestern city simultaneously houses world-class medical facilities while maintaining its unpretentious prairie roots. As someone who frequently consults on...
As someone who's mastered the art of turning business trips into educational adventures for my kids, I've developed a keen eye for destinations that offer both professional opportunities and meaningful experiences. Arlington, Texas might not initially register on your radar...
Landing in Koh Samui for an extended layover after a consulting project in Bangkok last winter was one of those fortuitous business travel decisions that completely transformed my itinerary. What began as a quick tropical escape evolved into a full...
As someone who's spent countless hours leading tours through America's natural treasures, I've developed a keen eye for those overlooked spots that deserve more attention. Aurora, Colorado fits that bill perfectly. Often dismissed as just Denver's airport neighbor, this dynamic...
After decades of corporate travel across five continents, I've developed a particular appreciation for cities that balance business functionality with authentic character. Baltimore – with its revitalized harbor, distinct neighborhoods, and surprisingly accessible natural escapes – offers precisely this combination....
As I stepped off the plane at Viru Viru International Airport, the humid tropical air of Santa Cruz immediately embraced me – a stark contrast to the Andean chill many associate with Bolivia. This lowland metropolis, often overlooked by travelers...
Shanghai exists in perpetual motion—a symphony of ancient tradition and cutting-edge innovation playing out across a skyline that seems to reinvent itself with each visit. As someone who's navigated both corporate boardrooms and wilderness rapids, I've found unexpected parallels between...
As someone who has spent over three decades navigating business travel across continents, I've developed a particular appreciation for destinations that offer respite from corporate routines. Chesapeake, Virginia presents that rare blend of professional accessibility and genuine leisure potential. During...
Milan stands as Italy's sleek, sophisticated business center—a city where Renaissance masterpieces share streets with cutting-edge design houses and Michelin-starred restaurants. During my years documenting therapeutic travel experiences, I've developed a particular appreciation for Milan's dual identity: relentlessly forward-looking yet...
When my old college roommate invited me to visit her expat posting in Brunei's oil district, I expected a sleepy industrial zone. Instead, I discovered Seria—a fascinating microcosm where petroleum history, Bruneian culture, and surprising natural beauty converge. After navigating...
As a midwife who regularly travels to remote communities for medical missions, I never expected to find myself navigating the bustling commercial center of Serekunda, Gambia. Yet here I was, representing a maternal health NGO at a week-long conference on...
The words 'airport layover' often evoke images of uncomfortable chairs and overpriced coffee, but as someone who has made a career of finding cultural significance in unexpected places, I've come to view these transit interludes differently. Newark Liberty International—one of...