243 articles tagged with business travel
As someone who's traded the confines of a commercial photography studio for the vast expanses of mountain ranges, you might wonder why I'm writing about business travel. The truth is, my photography career still occasionally pulls me into the corporate...
The taxi driver raised his eyebrows when I asked about Kuwait City's nightlife options. 'Madam, this is not Dubai,' he said with a knowing smile. And thank goodness for that! After fifteen years of global wandering with my daughter in...
When my medical conference in Lagos was confirmed last winter, I found myself diving into research mode with the same intensity I apply to rare pediatric cases. Nigeria's largest city is a fascinating paradox—a pulsating commercial hub where ultra-modern skyscrapers...
The first time I landed at Kempegowda International Airport, the humid air carrying hints of jasmine and diesel fuel, I knew Bangalore would challenge my perceptions. Five years and seven business trips later, I've developed a profound appreciation for this...
The first time I landed in Kuala Lumpur for a consulting project five years ago, I was immediately struck by the city's captivating duality. Gleaming skyscrapers housing global corporations stand proudly alongside vibrant heritage districts where traditional trades still flourish....
When I tell people I spent a month working remotely from Palikir, Micronesia, their first question is inevitably: 'Where exactly is that?' Their second: 'Can you even get Wi-Fi there?' As someone who's built a career advocating for underrepresented voices,...
The morning light casts long shadows across Abuja's wide boulevards as I make my way to an early meeting with a local sports federation. Unlike Lagos's frenetic energy, Nigeria's capital moves with the measured pace of political machinery—purposeful and deliberate....
The first time I recorded the ambient sounds of Amsterdam's canals at dawn, I knew this city operated on a different frequency than anywhere else I'd worked. That was 1997, when I was capturing audio for a Dutch jazz ensemble...
When I first arrived in Boston for a high-profile corporate fraud case three years ago, I never anticipated falling so deeply in love with this sophisticated New England hub. As someone who has documented proceedings in courtrooms across America, I've...
The corridors of innovation that stretch from San Francisco's SoMa district to Seattle's South Lake Union represent more than just a collection of gleaming corporate headquarters—they're living laboratories where tomorrow's urban solutions are being prototyped today. As someone who's spent...
As someone who has spent decades analyzing the efficiency of business operations, I've come to recognize that the most valuable corporate asset isn't found on any balance sheet—it's the human capital that drives innovation and growth. This realization has shaped...
When my manufacturing consultancy project brought me to Palmerston North, I initially saw it as just another business destination on my packed schedule. Little did I know this modest city would become my gateway to some of New Zealand's most...
When I first landed in Kingstown, the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, I expected another picturesque Caribbean destination with decent Wi-Fi and the standard tropical island amenities. What I discovered instead was a sophisticated digital nomad ecosystem emerging...
The first time I landed in Kaduna, Nigeria's northern economic powerhouse, I made every rookie mistake in the book. I showed up with Silicon Valley expectations, a packed schedule that left no room for the famous 'African time,' and business...
After a week of boardroom meetings and business lunches in Kigali, there's nothing quite like the rejuvenating power of crystal-clear waters and lakeside tranquility. Lake Kivu—Rwanda's best-kept secret—sits just a few hours west of the capital, offering an accessible yet...
