232 articles tagged with business travel
Landing in South Bend last October was a *complete* surprise for this Brazilian-Brit. What started as a quick consulting gig for a manufacturing client turned into one of my most unexpectedly rewarding American business trips. *Que legal!* (How cool!) Beyond...
As someone who's spent their career balancing professional responsibilities with a deep appreciation for natural spaces, I've discovered that Sandy Springs might just be Georgia's best-kept secret for the business traveler. Nestled against the Chattahoochee River yet only minutes from...
When I tell folks I'm headed to Canberra for business, I often get that sympathetic head tilt – you know, the one that says, 'Oh, poor guy, stuck in Australia's boring capital while Sydney and Melbourne have all the fun.'...
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...
As I stepped off the train at Haarlem station, the crisp Dutch air carried the faint scent of blooming tulips—a welcome change from the earthy aroma of my Kansas farm soil. My agricultural consulting work brings me to the Netherlands...
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 I first mentioned to colleagues that I'd be spending a week in Bangui for a career counseling workshop, their reactions ranged from concerned to bewildered. The Central African Republic's capital rarely makes standard travel itineraries, but after seven transformative...
As someone who frequently finds himself in London for marketing conferences and client meetings, I've developed what my colleagues call an 'unhealthy obsession' with the city's retail landscape. *¡Qué maravilla!* London's shopping scene extends far beyond the tourist-packed Oxford Street...
Standing at the edge of Port de Pêche as fishermen haul in their morning catch, I couldn't help but think how Nouakchott reminds me of baseball's most underrated players—those who quietly contribute game after game without the spotlight. This fascinating...
As I stepped out of my hotel on Kärntner Straße early on a crisp Saturday morning, Vienna was just awakening to what promised to be a perfect shopping day. The Austrian capital has long been my secret retail therapy destination...
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...
The gentle lapping of Lake Victoria's waves provides an unexpected soundtrack to Kisumu's emerging nightlife scene—one that most business travelers to Kenya completely overlook in favor of Nairobi's cosmopolitan offerings. During a recent consulting project with a local creative agency,...
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...
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...
As someone who's navigated countless cities behind the wheel of a tour bus, I've developed a sixth sense for distinguishing truly special accommodations from the cookie-cutter chains. Evansville might not be on every traveler's radar, but this charming Indiana river...