5 articles tagged with bleisure
As someone who spent 25 years managing recreation programs back in Minneapolis, I've developed a knack for making the most of limited time. When my recent consulting gig for an international recreation management firm took me to Perth, I was...
There's something surreal about taking a conference call while watching southern right whales breach in the distance, their massive forms silhouetted against the setting sun over Table Mountain. That was my reality last fall during a week-long business trip to...
The Mediterranean spring unfolds like a well-composed opera—each element entering precisely when needed, creating a harmonious experience that awakens all senses simultaneously. As I departed São Paulo's concrete jungle for my dual-purpose journey to present research at Nice's International Botanical...
As someone who regularly travels for educational conferences and professional development, I've mastered the art of extending business trips into meaningful explorations. Virginia Beach—with its stunning coastline, rich ecosystems, and surprising wellness offerings—presents a perfect opportunity to balance professional obligations...
The first time I recorded the ambient sounds of Amsterdam's canals at dawn, I knew this city operated on a different frequency than anywhere else I'd worked. That was 1997, when I was capturing audio for a Dutch jazz ensemble...