29 articles tagged with networking
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...
Let me tell you something—Miami isn't just playing in the minor leagues when it comes to business destinations. This city is straight-up NBA Finals material. As someone who flies into the Magic City at least once a month for client...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
As someone who transitioned from corporate finance to angel investing in sustainable tourism ventures, I've developed a unique perspective on business travel. Dar es Salaam—Tanzania's vibrant commercial hub—offers a fascinating blend of established commerce and emerging opportunities that I've come...
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...
The corridors of innovation that stretch from San Francisco's SoMa district to Seattle's South Lake Union represent more than just a collection of gleaming corporate headquarters—they're living laboratories where tomorrow's urban solutions are being prototyped today. As someone who's spent...
When I first landed in Kingstown, the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, I expected another picturesque Caribbean destination with decent Wi-Fi and the standard tropical island amenities. What I discovered instead was a sophisticated digital nomad ecosystem emerging...
The first time I landed in Kaduna, Nigeria's northern economic powerhouse, I made every rookie mistake in the book. I showed up with Silicon Valley expectations, a packed schedule that left no room for the famous 'African time,' and business...
You know that scene in animation where the background suddenly shifts from muted tones to vibrant panoramic splendor? That's exactly what happened when I first laid eyes on Busan's dramatic coastline from my hotel window. As someone who's spent years...