249 articles tagged with business travel
Having spent two decades navigating corporate travel across continents, I've developed a particular fondness for discovering the hidden potential in overlooked destinations. Newark, often dismissed as merely JFK's less glamorous neighbor, has quietly transformed into a savvy alternative for the...
When my late wife Marguerite first took me to Toulouse fifteen years ago, I couldn't have imagined how this rose-hued city would continue calling me back—both for personal journeys and, surprisingly, for agricultural business connections. Known as 'La Ville Rose'...
Twenty years of covering cricket matches across the subcontinent taught me one thing: India's true complexity reveals itself in the spaces between the headlines. Nowhere is this more evident than in Bangalore (or Bengaluru, as it's officially known), where ancient...
As someone who's spent two decades optimizing corporate environments for productivity and wellbeing, I've developed a keen eye for cities that genuinely support the business traveler. Raleigh's Research Triangle—encompassing Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill—has consistently impressed me during my quarterly...
When my agency asked me to explore Tashkent as a potential destination for our executive clients, I'll admit I had limited knowledge of Uzbekistan's capital beyond its Silk Road heritage. What I discovered was a fascinating blend of Soviet-era grandeur,...
When my law firm sent me to Montgomery for a three-day conference on interstate commerce regulations, I'll admit my expectations for after-hours entertainment were modest at best. Having cut my teeth in the glittering nightscapes of Tokyo and Monaco, I...
When my consulting work on green energy initiatives brought me to Morgantown, West Virginia, I expected a quick in-and-out business trip. Instead, I discovered a vibrant university town nestled in the Appalachian foothills that perfectly balances professional amenities with mountain...
The taxi driver who picked me up from Odessa International Airport laughed when I told him I was in town for both business and pleasure. 'In Odessa, these are not separate things,' he said, gesturing toward the golden light spilling...
Santiago, Chile's vibrant capital, presents a fascinating dichotomy for business travelers: a Latin American economic powerhouse with European sensibilities. After analyzing five separate business trips to Santiago over the past three years, I've compiled a data-driven approach to navigating this...
There's something utterly captivating about the way Louisiana nights unfold—particularly in places that haven't yet been overrun by the tourist circuit. Monroe sits like a hidden jewel along the Ouachita River, often overshadowed by its flashier Louisiana siblings. But after...
As an anthropologist who has spent decades studying commercial exchanges across cultures, my relationship with Douala, Cameroon's economic powerhouse, has evolved from purely academic to deeply practical. The city presents a fascinating case study in how traditional West African commercial...
When I found myself booking a two-week business trip combining Auckland and Singapore last spring, I realized how different these two vibrant Pacific cities truly are—especially when it comes to getting around. After three decades managing IT systems, I approach...
The moment my plane descended toward Kuwait International Airport last fall, I was struck by the contrast between the azure waters of the Persian Gulf and the golden desert landscape. I wasn't heading to Kuwait City like most business travelers,...
After 35 years navigating international tax law and extending my business trips into cultural explorations, I've learned that success in emerging markets requires more than just business acumen—it demands cultural intelligence and meticulous preparation. Kinshasa, the vibrant capital of the...
There's something utterly magnetic about Seoul after sunset. The neon signs transform from mere advertisements into artistic installations, the streets pulse with energy, and the city reveals its true character. As someone who's navigated legal systems across continents, I can...
