39 articles tagged with executive travel
As someone who's spent their career balancing professional responsibilities with a deep appreciation for natural spaces, I've discovered that Sandy Springs might just be Georgia's best-kept secret for the business traveler. Nestled against the Chattahoochee River yet only minutes from...
There's something surreal about taking a conference call while watching southern right whales breach in the distance, their massive forms silhouetted against the setting sun over Table Mountain. That was my reality last fall during a week-long business trip to...
As an environmental scientist who's frequented Dubai for both research and leisure, I've perfected the art of transforming a standard business trip into an extraordinary desert experience. The juxtaposition of cutting-edge sustainable architecture against the timeless Arabian desert creates an...
When my university's international partnership program required a month-long expedition connecting our Andean archaeological research with East African conservation initiatives, I found myself plotting an unconventional business itinerary from Peru's colonial jewel to Tanzania's mountainous marvel. This journey—spanning two continents,...
When I traded my courtroom attire for business casual to attend a legal tech conference in Shanghai last year, I discovered that China's financial powerhouse demands a different approach than typical business destinations. As someone accustomed to navigating complex systems...
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...
