243 articles tagged with business travel
Like distant celestial bodies that appear unreachable until you understand their orbital patterns, Minot, North Dakota—affectionately known as the Magic City—reveals its accessibility once you grasp its transportation systems. As someone who's traversed remote locations from the Atacama Desert to...
Banking left on final approach to Rabat-Salé Airport, I caught my first glimpse of the Hassan Tower standing proudly against the Atlantic backdrop—a fitting sentinel welcoming visitors to Morocco's elegant capital. As both a commercial pilot and castle enthusiast, I've...
Mumbai doesn't simply come alive after dark—it transforms into an entirely different entity. The financial powerhouse of India sheds its corporate skin as the sun sets, revealing a pulsating nightlife ecosystem that rivals global hotspots like Singapore and Dubai. On...
As an actuary who's analyzed risk patterns across two continents, I've developed a particular fascination with Las Vegas – a city built on statistical improbabilities and calculated gambles. Yet beyond its reputation as a playground of chance, Vegas has evolved...
As a patent attorney perpetually balancing client deadlines with my sanity, I've perfected the art of transforming business travel into rejuvenating escapes. Johns Creek, Georgia—a refined enclave northeast of Atlanta—has become my preferred sanctuary when southeastern patent litigation brings me...
When I first landed in Edison for a brand marketing conference last spring, I quickly realized this New Jersey tech hub isn't your typical transit-friendly destination. Unlike Manhattan with its iconic subway system, Edison requires some transportation savvy—especially for business...
There's something profoundly grounding about stepping from a sleek corporate environment onto the weathered limestone pathways of a centuries-old pearl trading route. This juxtaposition between modern commerce and ancient heritage is precisely what makes Muharraq, Bahrain's former capital, such a...
I'll admit it—when my surveying firm first sent me to Sioux City for a commercial property assessment, I was skeptical about what I'd find beyond meeting rooms and hotel lobbies. Yet this Missouri River city surprised me with its architectural...
When my school counseling conference in Dhaka appeared on my calendar, I'll admit my first thought was: *this is about as far from a Canadian national park as one can get*. As someone who typically writes about family adventures in...
As I stand on the Quaibrücke bridge watching the gentle waters of Lake Zurich reflect the surrounding Alps, I'm reminded why this Swiss metropolis has become my regular retreat between consulting projects. Having visited Zurich dozens of times over the...
When my tech consulting gig unexpectedly brought me to Polokwane last year, I'll admit I had to double-check the map. Located in South Africa's Limpopo Province, this city of just over 600,000 residents isn't typically on the international business circuit....
When my data analytics project took me to two of the world's most fascinating yet under-explored business destinations—Asmara and Tashkent—I discovered that conventional Western business playbooks needed serious recalibration. These emerging markets offer tremendous opportunities for the prepared professional, but...
When my tech burnout led me to Africa years ago, I never imagined I'd return repeatedly—not just for the wildlife, but for the continent's vibrant business potential. Gambia, West Africa's smallest mainland nation, often gets overshadowed by neighboring Senegal or...
Seattle's iconic skyline—framed by the Space Needle against the backdrop of Mt. Rainier—has become as synonymous with technological innovation as it is with exceptional coffee. As someone who regularly travels between ranching operations and urban centers, I've developed a particular...
As I adjusted the collar of my blazer while stepping off the plane at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, the familiar rush of arriving in a new business destination washed over me. Lusaka—Zambia's beating commercial heart—has become my twice-yearly pilgrimage for...
