243 articles tagged with business travel
I've always found that business travel presents a curious paradox—you're simultaneously somewhere new yet expected to maintain the same productivity as if you were in your usual office. After my property management company sent me to Brockton for a week-long...
As someone who's spent a decade analyzing human behavior in high-pressure environments, I can tell you that few business destinations require the level of preparation that Ashgabat demands. This gleaming marble metropolis rising from the Karakum Desert presents a fascinating...
There's something deeply satisfying about the rhythm of Boston—a city that somehow manages to feel both historically grounded and perpetually forward-moving. As someone who's spent the last five years documenting the visual poetry of cities across Asia, returning to American...
Standing beneath a canopy of purple jacaranda blossoms in Pretoria's Church Square, I found myself contemplating the curious nature of capital cities. As someone who's navigated the complex layers of Tokyo, Washington D.C., and Brasília—all capitals that represent pieces of...
There's something delightfully unexpected about Carmel, Indiana. As someone who has traversed five continents chasing cricket matches and comedy shows, I wouldn't have anticipated finding such a sophisticated arts enclave nestled in America's heartland. Yet here it stands—a meticulously designed...
There's something magical about Geneva's dual nature – a sophisticated global business hub nestled against the backdrop of Europe's most majestic mountains. During my recent summer conference at the UN headquarters, I found myself torn between professional obligations and the...
After three decades of traversing the Americas for infrastructure projects, I've developed a particular affinity for the Miami-Buenos Aires corridor. This 4,400-mile journey connects two vibrant commercial hubs that couldn't be more different in their rhythm and architectural soul. As...
As an environmental scientist who's frequented Dubai for both research and leisure, I've perfected the art of transforming a standard business trip into an extraordinary desert experience. The juxtaposition of cutting-edge sustainable architecture against the timeless Arabian desert creates an...
The first time I landed in Charleston, West Virginia, I expected just another quick business trip. Instead, I discovered a riverside gem where Appalachian warmth meets surprising cosmopolitan touches. Nestled between rolling mountains and split by the Kanawha River, this...
After twenty years of corporate travel, I've developed a rather discerning eye for business accommodations that offer more than just a bed and WiFi. Hartford—Connecticut's understated capital—has surprised me on recent coaching assignments with its blend of historic charm and...
There's something almost jurisprudential about the balance between work and leisure—a delicate equilibrium that, when achieved, creates a harmonious existence. Two weeks ago, as I stood on White Beach watching the sunset paint the sky in hues reminiscent of my...
The human circulatory system efficiently transports vital elements throughout our bodies—much like a well-designed transportation network carries people through a city. As someone who's spent three decades ensuring children's health systems function properly, I've developed an appreciation for systems that...
The moment my plane descended into Muscat International Airport, the striking contrast between rugged mountains and the gleaming Arabian Sea captured my attention. As someone who's navigated business trips across five continents, I've developed a sixth sense for cities that...
Having traversed global supply chains professionally for over 15 years, I've developed a particular appreciation for port cities – those dynamic nexus points where commerce, culture, and history converge with remarkable efficiency. Colombo, Sri Lanka's vibrant capital, exemplifies this convergence...
When my university's international partnership program required a month-long expedition connecting our Andean archaeological research with East African conservation initiatives, I found myself plotting an unconventional business itinerary from Peru's colonial jewel to Tanzania's mountainous marvel. This journey—spanning two continents,...
