44 articles tagged with corporate travel
As an economist who's spent years analyzing the interplay between commerce and culture, I've developed a particular appreciation for cities that balance their business infrastructure with authentic cultural identity. Manchester, New Hampshire—often overshadowed by its Massachusetts namesake or nearby Boston—represents...
As someone who frequently travels for astronomical conferences, I've developed a knack for transforming business necessities into enriching cultural experiences. Vienna, with its imperial grandeur and scientific heritage, offers the perfect backdrop for this delicate balancing act. The city that...
The first time I landed in Monterrey, I wasn't prepared for how the stark industrial skyline would harmonize so beautifully with the dramatic mountain backdrop of the Sierra Madre Oriental. As an artist who's spent years documenting how landscapes shape...
There's a particular rhythm to Silicon Valley that I've come to appreciate over years of business travel—a seamless blend of cutting-edge innovation and California's laid-back essence. San Jose sits at this intersection, offering corporate travelers an experience that extends far...
As someone who has traversed the globe balancing professional obligations with personal exploration, I've developed a particular appreciation for cities that offer more than just conference rooms. Arlington, Texas—often overshadowed by its neighbors Dallas and Fort Worth—surprised me with its...
As someone who's spent countless hours leading tours through America's natural treasures, I've developed a keen eye for those overlooked spots that deserve more attention. Aurora, Colorado fits that bill perfectly. Often dismissed as just Denver's airport neighbor, this dynamic...
When my top NBA draft pick landed an endorsement deal with Jordan Brand last season, I didn't expect it would lead me to the actual Kingdom of Jordan. But that's the beauty of the sports business – you follow opportunity...
I've spent my fair share of time in places that don't make typical travel bucket lists. Kuala Belait—Brunei's industrial backbone and oil industry headquarters—is precisely one of those spots. When my Tokyo design agency landed a contract with a major...
As I stepped off the plane into Kolkata's winter air, the scent of *mishti doi* and chai mingled with the unmistakable energy of a city in perpetual motion. Having traversed the globe from São Paulo to Darjeeling numerous times for...
Last month, I found myself with back-to-back meetings scheduled in Mumbai and Shanghai—two Asian business powerhouses with distinctly different rhythms. Rather than treating these cities as mere checkpoints on my corporate itinerary, I transformed what could have been a mundane...
As someone who's spent years optimizing performance down to the millisecond, I've applied the same precision to mastering the business travel circuit. Madrid—a city that pulses with both corporate energy and centuries-old passion—demands this dual approach. After five business trips...
The moment my plane touched down at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport in Ndola, I could feel the distinctive energy of Zambia's Copper Belt region. A short drive later, I arrived in Kitwe – the beating industrial heart of this...
There's a certain irony in returning to San Jose as a visitor after spending my formative years in this Silicon Valley hub. Now, with my Belfast restaurant requiring regular trips back to source ingredients and meet with California wine producers,...
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...
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.'...
