267 articles tagged with business travel
There's something profoundly grounding about stepping from a sleek corporate environment onto the weathered limestone pathways of a centuries-old pearl trading route. This juxtaposition between modern commerce and ancient heritage is precisely what makes Muharraq, Bahrain's former capital, such a...
I'll admit it—when my surveying firm first sent me to Sioux City for a commercial property assessment, I was skeptical about what I'd find beyond meeting rooms and hotel lobbies. Yet this Missouri River city surprised me with its architectural...
When my school counseling conference in Dhaka appeared on my calendar, I'll admit my first thought was: *this is about as far from a Canadian national park as one can get*. As someone who typically writes about family adventures in...
As I stand on the QuaibrĂĽcke bridge watching the gentle waters of Lake Zurich reflect the surrounding Alps, I'm reminded why this Swiss metropolis has become my regular retreat between consulting projects. Having visited Zurich dozens of times over the...
When my tech consulting gig unexpectedly brought me to Polokwane last year, I'll admit I had to double-check the map. Located in South Africa's Limpopo Province, this city of just over 600,000 residents isn't typically on the international business circuit....
When my data analytics project took me to two of the world's most fascinating yet under-explored business destinations—Asmara and Tashkent—I discovered that conventional Western business playbooks needed serious recalibration. These emerging markets offer tremendous opportunities for the prepared professional, but...
When my tech burnout led me to Africa years ago, I never imagined I'd return repeatedly—not just for the wildlife, but for the continent's vibrant business potential. Gambia, West Africa's smallest mainland nation, often gets overshadowed by neighboring Senegal or...
Seattle's iconic skyline—framed by the Space Needle against the backdrop of Mt. Rainier—has become as synonymous with technological innovation as it is with exceptional coffee. As someone who regularly travels between ranching operations and urban centers, I've developed a particular...
As I adjusted the collar of my blazer while stepping off the plane at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, the familiar rush of arriving in a new business destination washed over me. Lusaka—Zambia's beating commercial heart—has become my twice-yearly pilgrimage for...
When my longtime client asked me to scout a unique corporate retreat location that would double as a team-building adventure, I never imagined I'd find myself in Kisangani, the bustling river city in the heart of the Democratic Republic of...
The rhythmic clacking of looms fills the air as I navigate through narrow alleys lined with rolls of fabric in every imaginable hue. My fingers instinctively reach out to feel the textures—silks that flow like water, cottons with the perfect...
Having traversed continents designing therapeutic landscapes and healing gardens, I've developed a particular appreciation for urban environments that successfully balance commerce and wellbeing. Dallas—a city often reduced to business stereotypes and cowboy clichés—has surprised me repeatedly during my consulting visits...
Landing in Sandy Springs for business feels like discovering Atlanta's sophisticated cousin who knows how to keep things efficient yet enjoyable. Just north of the ATL hustle, this enclave offers corporate travelers that perfect equilibrium between productivity and leisure—something I've...
Standing at the intersection of Shibuya Crossing last month, watching the orchestrated chaos of thousands moving in perfect harmony, I couldn't help but see parallels to the delicate ecosystem management we practice back on the ranch. Tokyo, like nature, has...
As someone who frequently travels for marine conservation conferences, I've developed a knack for finding accommodations that balance work functionality with local character. Pawtucket might not top Rhode Island's tourist charts, but this former mill town has undergone a remarkable...
