34 articles tagged with executive travel
Standing at the intersection of sleek Nordic design and centuries-old tradition, Helsinki offers business travelers a rare opportunity to experience work-life harmony in its purest form. As someone who studies the relationship between built environments and human wellbeing, I've found...
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...
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...
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...
If you're like me, your calendar is perpetually filled with business meetings in global hubs, leaving precious little time for exploration. Singapore has become my quarterly pilgrimage for Asia-Pacific e-commerce strategy sessions, but it took me three visits before I...
Twenty years of covering cricket matches across the subcontinent taught me one thing: India's true complexity reveals itself in the spaces between the headlines. Nowhere is this more evident than in Bangalore (or Bengaluru, as it's officially known), where ancient...
When my agency asked me to explore Tashkent as a potential destination for our executive clients, I'll admit I had limited knowledge of Uzbekistan's capital beyond its Silk Road heritage. What I discovered was a fascinating blend of Soviet-era grandeur,...
Santiago, Chile's vibrant capital, presents a fascinating dichotomy for business travelers: a Latin American economic powerhouse with European sensibilities. After analyzing five separate business trips to Santiago over the past three years, I've compiled a data-driven approach to navigating this...
After 35 years navigating international tax law and extending my business trips into cultural explorations, I've learned that success in emerging markets requires more than just business acumen—it demands cultural intelligence and meticulous preparation. Kinshasa, the vibrant capital of the...
As someone who transitioned from corporate finance to angel investing in sustainable tourism ventures, I've developed a unique perspective on business travel. Dar es Salaam—Tanzania's vibrant commercial hub—offers a fascinating blend of established commerce and emerging opportunities that I've come...
The moment you step off the plane at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi greets you with its distinctive duality—ancient history pulsing beneath the surface of a modern metropolis driving India's economic engine. As someone with paternal roots in Kerala who's...
Stepping off the plane at Bole International Airport, I was immediately struck by the palpable energy of Ethiopia's capital. The crisp highland air at 2,355 meters above sea level filled my lungs – a refreshing welcome to a city that...
As I stepped out of Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport into Mumbai's energetic atmosphere, the contrast between this megacity and my classroom in Kansas City couldn't have been more striking. The warm winter air carried scents of street food mingling with...
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 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...