274 articles tagged with business travel
When my consulting firm asked me to visit South Bend for a week-long tax advisory project, I'll admit my first thought was *'South Bend... onde fica isso?'* (where is that?). Like many international professionals, I knew little about this Midwest...
As someone who's constantly balancing client meetings across continents, I've developed a sixth sense for transforming business obligations into rejuvenating experiences. Cedar Rapids might not top most travelers' bucket lists, but this Midwest gem surprised me with its blend of...
If you're like me, your calendar is perpetually filled with business meetings in global hubs, leaving precious little time for exploration. Singapore has become my quarterly pilgrimage for Asia-Pacific e-commerce strategy sessions, but it took me three visits before I...
As the Mediterranean waves lap against the corniche and the morning call to prayer mingles with the scent of fresh bread, I find myself once again drawn to the cyclical nature of human existence. Alexandria—where the ancient and modern worlds...
As someone who's spent years navigating ports of call around the world, I've developed a sixth sense for cities on the verge of transformation. Georgetown, Guyana's capital, is precisely that—a fascinating blend of colonial charm and emerging economic powerhouse. With...
The elevator ascends 87 floors in what feels like seconds, my ears popping as Shanghai unfolds beneath me like an electric carpet. It's 10 PM on a Friday, and I'm starting my evening at the rooftop bar of the Park...
As our vehicle wound through the immaculately maintained streets of Kigali, I found myself repeatedly checking Google Maps to confirm we were indeed in the heart of an African capital. No litter marred the pristine sidewalks, no chaotic traffic snarled...
When my hospital sent me to a healthcare conference in Little Rock last month, I expected the standard business trip routine. What I discovered instead was a surprisingly vibrant city where Southern hospitality meets urban innovation. Little Rock offers that...
Chicago's transportation system initially reminded me of Frankfurt's efficiency but with its own distinctly American character. *Meine Güte!* The first time I stepped off the Blue Line from O'Hare, I was struck by how the city's transit network seamlessly connects...
Twenty years of covering international sporting events taught me one invaluable lesson: the difference between a productive business trip and a logistical nightmare often comes down to local knowledge. Lagos – Nigeria's commercial powerhouse and Africa's largest city – exemplifies...
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,...
