232 articles tagged with business travel
When my manufacturing company sent me to Cape Town for a week-long conference, I immediately recognized an opportunity to transform a standard business trip into something extraordinary. The Western Cape's dramatic mountains had long been on my bucket list, and...
¡Hola, viajeros de negocios! When my consulting work unexpectedly landed me in Akron last spring, I'll admit my first thought was: *Akron? Really?* But this unassuming Ohio city quickly won me over with its blend of Midwestern practicality and surprising...
There's something peculiarly fascinating about the rhythm of commuter life between New Rochelle and Manhattan – a dance of trains, weather patterns, and the pursuit of efficiency that I've come to appreciate during my frequent business trips to the East...
As someone who regularly travels to agricultural research facilities across California, Sacramento has become my unexpected favorite business destination. The city strikes that perfect balance between professional infrastructure and leisure opportunities that make business trips both productive and enjoyable. What...
I've always found that business travel presents a curious paradox—you're simultaneously somewhere new yet expected to maintain the same productivity as if you were in your usual office. After my property management company sent me to Brockton for a week-long...
As someone who's spent a decade analyzing human behavior in high-pressure environments, I can tell you that few business destinations require the level of preparation that Ashgabat demands. This gleaming marble metropolis rising from the Karakum Desert presents a fascinating...
There's something deeply satisfying about the rhythm of Boston—a city that somehow manages to feel both historically grounded and perpetually forward-moving. As someone who's spent the last five years documenting the visual poetry of cities across Asia, returning to American...
Standing beneath a canopy of purple jacaranda blossoms in Pretoria's Church Square, I found myself contemplating the curious nature of capital cities. As someone who's navigated the complex layers of Tokyo, Washington D.C., and BrasÃlia—all capitals that represent pieces of...
There's something delightfully unexpected about Carmel, Indiana. As someone who has traversed five continents chasing cricket matches and comedy shows, I wouldn't have anticipated finding such a sophisticated arts enclave nestled in America's heartland. Yet here it stands—a meticulously designed...
There's something magical about Geneva's dual nature – a sophisticated global business hub nestled against the backdrop of Europe's most majestic mountains. During my recent summer conference at the UN headquarters, I found myself torn between professional obligations and the...
After three decades of traversing the Americas for infrastructure projects, I've developed a particular affinity for the Miami-Buenos Aires corridor. This 4,400-mile journey connects two vibrant commercial hubs that couldn't be more different in their rhythm and architectural soul. As...
As an environmental scientist who's frequented Dubai for both research and leisure, I've perfected the art of transforming a standard business trip into an extraordinary desert experience. The juxtaposition of cutting-edge sustainable architecture against the timeless Arabian desert creates an...
The first time I landed in Charleston, West Virginia, I expected just another quick business trip. Instead, I discovered a riverside gem where Appalachian warmth meets surprising cosmopolitan touches. Nestled between rolling mountains and split by the Kanawha River, this...
After twenty years of corporate travel, I've developed a rather discerning eye for business accommodations that offer more than just a bed and WiFi. Hartford—Connecticut's understated capital—has surprised me on recent coaching assignments with its blend of historic charm and...
There's something almost jurisprudential about the balance between work and leisure—a delicate equilibrium that, when achieved, creates a harmonious existence. Two weeks ago, as I stood on White Beach watching the sunset paint the sky in hues reminiscent of my...