265 articles tagged with business travel
Djibouti City sits at a fascinating crossroads of global commerce—where Africa meets the Middle East, where ancient trade routes intersect with modern shipping lanes, and where emerging markets create unique business opportunities. As someone who's traversed this strategic hub multiple...
When my postal colleagues hear I'm off to Colombia, they immediately picture Bogotá or MedellĂn. Their jaws drop when I mention Ibagué—a city that's rapidly emerging as Colombia's next business frontier. Having just returned from a week exploring this vibrant...
The taxi driver looked at me like I'd lost my mind when I asked him to take me to Koregaon Park instead of the IT corridor where most business travelers head. 'But sir, your meetings?' he questioned. I smiled, tapping...
As someone who's navigated business travel across three continents, I've developed a particular appreciation for smaller American cities that surprise you with their functionality and charm. Norfolk, Nebraska—a place I recently visited for a week-long software implementation project—falls squarely into...
Standing at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, watching the symphony of yellow cabs and power-suited professionals, I'm reminded why New York remains the ultimate business destination. After dozens of trips to Manhattan over the years—first as a...
There's something about the vast Arctic silence that clarifies thought. Standing beneath Abisko's ink-black sky, punctuated only by stars and the ethereal dance of the aurora borealis, I found myself contemplating the neuroscience of creativity in extreme environments. It was...
When I first visited Plano fifteen years ago while consulting for an education technology summit, this Dallas suburb was just beginning its transformation. Today, it stands as one of America's most dynamic tech corridors—what locals proudly call the *Silicon Prairie*....
The interstitial spaces of business travel—those precious hours between meetings and obligations—offer unique opportunities for cultural immersion, if approached with intention. Arlington, Texas, often overshadowed by its metropolitan neighbors Dallas and Fort Worth, reveals itself as a fascinating microcosm of...
There's a particular rhythm to Silicon Valley that I've come to appreciate over years of business travel—a seamless blend of cutting-edge innovation and California's laid-back essence. San Jose sits at this intersection, offering corporate travelers an experience that extends far...
Los Angeles isn't just about Hollywood glamour—it's a thriving ecosystem of innovation, venture capital, and entrepreneurial energy. As someone who regularly traverses the globe connecting artisans with markets and vetting investment opportunities, I've developed a particular appreciation for LA's unique...
The boardroom walls were closing in on my executive team back in London years ago. I recognized the symptoms—creativity stagnation, strategic myopia, burnout. The prescription wasn't another metropolitan hotel conference room. What we needed was perspective, quite literally. Namibia's Sossusvlei,...
As someone who's spent years balancing work trips with meaningful experiences, I've grown to appreciate destinations that offer both professional opportunities and cultural richness. Fredericton—New Brunswick's capital and flourishing tech ecosystem—surprised me with its perfect blend of business functionality and...
As someone who's spent two decades finding adventure within walking distance of conference rooms, I've developed a knack for transforming mundane business destinations into opportunities for discovery. Albany might not make most travelers' bucket lists, but New York's capital offers...
As someone who has traversed the globe studying health patterns, I've developed a keen eye for environments that foster both productivity and wellbeing. Roanoke, Virginia—nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains—presents a fascinating case study in balanced business travel. This historic...
While my usual travel companions are families exploring ancient wonders, my recent consulting work with a multinational logistics firm brought me to Brest, Belarus—a fascinating frontier city where East meets West. Positioned strategically at Belarus' border with Poland, this compact...
