(E-Business) Business Trips Offer a Chance to Check Off Adventures on Your List – New York Times

WHEN I started flying a lot for work about 20 years ago, it was all very glamorous. Now, like everyone else, I’ve lost so much of my business day getting to the airport early and then waiting, sometimes hours, for my flight to either arrive or be canceled. Fire dancing in Bali, cliff diving in Hawaii, tea ceremonies in Asia and wine tasting in California have all been part of my business travel experience. But as all business travelers know, there’s usually not a lot of time to experience that culture. And it’s kind of fun to meet people on the plane who have had a great experience, since I usually e-mail guests or talk with them on the phone. About 10 years ago in Tokyo, two business travelers who frequently stayed at the Westin met and fell in love. read more

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