40 articles tagged with corporate travel
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...
The moment my plane descended into Muscat International Airport, the striking contrast between rugged mountains and the gleaming Arabian Sea captured my attention. As someone who's navigated business trips across five continents, I've developed a sixth sense for cities that...
As a pilot who's logged countless hours in the skies over Europe, touching down in Toulouse feels like coming to a second professional home. This vibrant French city – affectionately known as *La Ville Rose* for its distinctive pink terracotta...
Flint, Michigan might not be the first place that comes to mind for business travel, but this resilient city has been quietly reinventing itself while preserving its rich industrial heritage. As someone who's visited family here regularly over the years...
There exists a remarkable duality in Bangalore that few cities manage to embody so gracefully. As someone who has traversed the boundary between Eastern spiritual traditions and Western professional demands for most of my life, I find this city's juxtaposition...
As someone who frequently toggles between research conferences and family adventures, I've developed a keen eye for cities that efficiently serve the business traveler while still offering authentic local experiences. Cleveland—a city that's shed its industrial rust for a polished...
When my university's sports exchange program expanded to Central Africa, Brazzaville wasn't initially on my radar. Like many, I'd focused my African business travels on South Africa and Kenya. But after three visits to the Republic of Congo's capital in...
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....
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...
Landing in Sandy Springs for business feels like discovering Atlanta's sophisticated cousin who knows how to keep things efficient yet enjoyable. Just north of the ATL hustle, this enclave offers corporate travelers that perfect equilibrium between productivity and leisure—something I've...
Standing at the intersection of Shibuya Crossing last month, watching the orchestrated chaos of thousands moving in perfect harmony, I couldn't help but see parallels to the delicate ecosystem management we practice back on the ranch. Tokyo, like nature, has...
As I stepped off the plane at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the familiar scent of Nairobi—a curious blend of jacaranda blossoms, diesel, and the distant promise of wilderness—welcomed me back to a city I've visited no fewer than seven times...
While Rochester, New Hampshire might not immediately spring to mind when contemplating American business destinations, this charming New England town has quietly established itself as a refreshing alternative to the metropolitan hustle. Having recently spent a week here for government...
Twenty years of covering international sporting events taught me one invaluable lesson: the difference between a productive business trip and a logistical nightmare often comes down to local knowledge. Lagos – Nigeria's commercial powerhouse and Africa's largest city – exemplifies...
Having spent two decades navigating corporate travel across continents, I've developed a particular fondness for discovering the hidden potential in overlooked destinations. Newark, often dismissed as merely JFK's less glamorous neighbor, has quietly transformed into a savvy alternative for the...