274 articles tagged with business travel
As a surveyor whose work frequently brings me to Seoul, I've developed a unique perspective on this dynamic metropolis that extends far beyond its impressive skyline. My professional eye naturally catalogs the architectural precision of Korea's capital, but it's the...
There's something magical about the moment when you close your laptop after a productive morning meeting, step onto a sunlit terrace, and find yourself gazing at the crystalline waters of Lake Annecy framed by snow-capped Alps. That perfect juxtaposition of...
Seattle exists in fascinating duality—a place where towering glass headquarters reflect both the innovative spirit of tech giants and the moody gray waters that define the Pacific Northwest aesthetic. As a translator who frequently travels between San Francisco and Seattle...
Stepping off the plane at Bole International Airport, I was immediately struck by the palpable energy of Ethiopia's capital. The crisp highland air at 2,355 meters above sea level filled my lungs – a refreshing welcome to a city that...
As someone who's spent years balancing the adrenaline of emergency response with the healing power of travel, I've developed a sixth sense for spaces that rejuvenate both body and spirit. Jakarta – a metropolis that pulses with the same intensity...
The midday sun beats down on Hargeisa's dusty streets as money changers fan out their Somaliland shilling notes like playing cards on makeshift tables. This is not a scene from your typical business destination, but that's precisely what makes Hargeisa...
As I stepped out of Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport into Mumbai's energetic atmosphere, the contrast between this megacity and my classroom in Kansas City couldn't have been more striking. The warm winter air carried scents of street food mingling with...
The air in Medan hits you like a warm, fragrant blanket – a complex tapestry of spices, tropical blooms, and that unmistakable urban pulse that defines North Sumatra's largest city. As an EMT accustomed to making quick assessments, I've learned...
I'll never forget the moment my daughter asked me why I hadn't written about solo female travel when so many of my readers were women exploring the world alone. Truth is, while I typically travel with my teenager these days,...
Landing in Kuwait City feels like stepping into a living laboratory of urban development. While Dubai often steals the spotlight for Gulf innovation, Kuwait's capital offers a more nuanced intersection of tradition and technological advancement that fascinates me as both...
Let's cut straight to the chase — Caracas isn't your typical business destination. The Venezuelan capital packs a punch with its dramatic mountain backdrop, vibrant cultural scene, and some seriously underrated retail opportunities. But let's be real: this city also...
Ouagadougou might not roll off the tongue easily for first-time visitors, but Burkina Faso's capital city has become an unexpected hub for my sustainable tourism investments in West Africa. After five visits in the past three years—most recently a winter...
The first time I gazed upon Kuala Lumpur's skyline from my cable car at Genting Highlands, I was struck by the city's remarkable duality – gleaming skyscrapers rising confidently alongside colonial-era architecture, a visual metaphor for Malaysia's economic ascendance while...
There's a certain rhythm to Nashville that extends far beyond its musical heritage. As I stepped off the plane at BNA last month for a conference on organizational systems, I could feel the distinctive pulse of a city that balances...
The cacophony of commerce has its own distinct dialect in Guangzhou, one that transcends linguistic barriers and speaks directly to both merchants and customers alike. As an anthropologist who has spent decades studying material culture and trade networks across continents,...
