265 articles tagged with business travel
When my old college roommate invited me to visit her expat posting in Brunei's oil district, I expected a sleepy industrial zone. Instead, I discovered Seria—a fascinating microcosm where petroleum history, Bruneian culture, and surprising natural beauty converge. After navigating...
As a midwife who regularly travels to remote communities for medical missions, I never expected to find myself navigating the bustling commercial center of Serekunda, Gambia. Yet here I was, representing a maternal health NGO at a week-long conference on...
The words 'airport layover' often evoke images of uncomfortable chairs and overpriced coffee, but as someone who has made a career of finding cultural significance in unexpected places, I've come to view these transit interludes differently. Newark Liberty International—one of...
As a blockchain developer who's equally fascinated by ancient knowledge systems and cutting-edge technology, Pune represents a perfect synthesis of my passions. This bustling metropolis in Maharashtra has transformed from a sleepy university town into India's emerging tech powerhouse, while...
After decades of navigating coastal cities worldwide for marine research, I've developed a keen eye for efficient urban transit systems. When my recent conservation conference brought me to Cicero, Illinois—just a stone's throw from Chicago's bustling core—I found myself applying...
Twenty years in the corporate grind taught me one invaluable lesson: the most successful business trips aren't just about the meetings. Calgary—Alberta's economic powerhouse—exemplifies the perfect balance of commerce and rejuvenation. With its gleaming downtown towers set against the backdrop...
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...
As someone who's traversed transit systems from Tokyo to Berlin, I can confidently assert that San Francisco offers one of North America's most comprehensive public transportation networks—if you know how to decode it. During my monthly publishing industry visits to...
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 company sent me to Hong Kong for a week-long conference last fall, I knew the real business would happen after hours—around dinner tables and food stalls where connections are forged over shared meals. *Meu Deus*, what a delicious...
As a physical therapist who's constantly balancing client care with cross-Atlantic travel, I've developed a keen eye for cities that offer business efficiency alongside genuine cultural experiences. Albany—New York's understated capital—has surprised me on multiple visits with its blend of...
As someone who's mastered the art of blending work commitments with extraordinary destinations, I can confidently say that Bora Bora redefines the concept of a 'corner office.' Trading Houston's humidity for the gentle sea breeze of French Polynesia last winter...
¡Hola, mis amigos viajeros! When my corporate client asked me to manage their social media campaign from Sheridan, Wyoming for two weeks this summer, I'll admit I raised an eyebrow. Trading the coastal energy of St. Petersburg for a small...
As someone who's spent over two decades in the hospitality industry, I've developed a sixth sense about hotels—what's genuine luxury versus what's just good marketing. When my company sent me to Caracas for a week-long conference on hospitality trends in...
There's something about Montana's waterways that speaks to this old marine biologist's soul. Kalispell might seem an unlikely destination for someone who's spent decades studying the Great Lakes and now floats through European canals, but business recently called me to...
