53 articles tagged with business dining
As someone who regularly travels between remote wilderness clinics and urban medical conferences, I've developed an appreciation for destinations that efficiently balance work demands with meaningful cultural experiences. Arlington, Virginia offers precisely this equilibrium – a stone's throw from Washington...
The fluorescent glow of conference rooms can feel like a prison sentence when you're in Vegas—a city surrounded by some of North America's most spectacular desert landscapes. As someone who's split time between emergency medicine and adventure travel, I've learned...
When my non-profit work brought me to Pennsylvania's capital city, I expected government buildings and policy meetings. What I discovered instead was a riverside gem balancing historic charm with modern business infrastructure. Harrisburg surprised me with its walkable downtown, thriving...
As someone who's mastered the art of blending professional commitments with exploration, I've found Laurel, Maryland to be an unexpected gem for business travelers. Nestled between Baltimore and Washington D.C., this historic town offers the perfect balance of connectivity for...
As I stepped off the plane into Kolkata's winter air, the scent of *mishti doi* and chai mingled with the unmistakable energy of a city in perpetual motion. Having traversed the globe from São Paulo to Darjeeling numerous times for...
As someone who's traded the corporate ladder for waterfall chasing, I never thought I'd be writing a business travel guide. But life has a funny way of bringing you full circle. When my eldest daughter's sustainable coffee venture brought us...
Look, I've logged enough miles hauling freight across North America to know that business destinations can surprise you—and Des Moines is the perfect example. While most suits fly in, hit their meetings, and bounce without a second thought, I'm here...
Jonesboro, Arkansas might not top most travelers' bucket lists, but after three business trips to this evolving Southern city, I've uncovered a surprising architectural landscape and nightlife scene that deserves attention. As a detective who's trained to notice patterns and...
The American heartland holds secrets that most business travelers miss in their rush between meetings and flights. Oklahoma City—a place I initially visited to research the setting for a character in my latest novel—revealed itself to be a fascinating study...
As someone who's spent years optimizing performance down to the millisecond, I've applied the same precision to mastering the business travel circuit. Madrid—a city that pulses with both corporate energy and centuries-old passion—demands this dual approach. After five business trips...
There's something uniquely charming about New England's small cities that even the most seasoned business traveler can appreciate. As someone who typically finds myself documenting ancient temples in Cambodia or remote monasteries in Tibet, my recent week-long consulting project in...
I never expected to find myself in Beckley, West Virginia, with my laptop and business agenda in tow. As someone who typically straps on a backpack and heads for mountain trails or tropical coastlines, this coal country business hub initially...
After three decades crunching numbers in Oklahoma, I've found that business travel doesn't have to be all spreadsheets and conference calls. Brisbane—Australia's rising corporate hub—has become my preferred destination when Asia-Pacific tax consultations bring me down under. The city strikes...
When my old culinary school buddy invited me to consult on his new restaurant venture in Plano, I expected the typical Texas suburb experience. What I discovered instead was a surprisingly sophisticated corporate oasis that's mastered the delicate art of...
I never expected to find myself in O'Fallon, Missouri, chasing clouds rather than soccer balls. But when a design project with a major client brought me to this Midwest suburb of St. Louis, I discovered a surprising gem for business...
