Here's what we're reading and listening to this week: Fiction: Rabbit at Rest by John Updike. This final installment in the masterfully told tale of Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom is a fitting read to mark the passing of one of America's great novelists. Non-Fiction: Born to be Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life by Dacher Keltner. Despite what … [Read more...]
Eat Worry Free
January 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
If you have any food allergies (it's nuts for me), then traveling to countries in which English is not widely spoken or where you don't speak the local language can be an, ahem, adventure to say the least. The translation cards from SelectWisely can be a great help. And they hurt less than the epi-pen. I was in China a couple of years back and … [Read more...]
Slow Food on the Road
January 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A great way to discover local culinary treats when you travel is to check out local chapters of Slow Food when you make your plans. There are lots of events and one just might be scheduled when you are in town. If you are traveling alone, it will make for an interesting evening and you can meet some people. If you need to do something different … [Read more...]
Inauguration Day News
January 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
While everyone's attention is focused on Washington, we're scouring the globe for important news for sophisticated business travelers. We couldn't help but notice the lucky revelers sitting on balconies the The Willard and also enjoyed the view on TV from the roof of The Hay-Adams Hotel. Don't forget to check out our Washington, DC page and send … [Read more...]
A Turkish Treat
January 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Fellow nomad, Inc. contributing editor, and entrepreneurship expert/author Donna Fenn recommends New York's Turkish Kitchen: "...reasonably-priced, attractive, easy to have a conversation, and my Striped Bass was to die for (although I felt carbon footprint guilt when I was told it was flown from Cyprus!). And they make a yummy … [Read more...]
Counting Your Travel Pennies
January 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
We're all watching our travel expenses these days but that doesn't mean that your next business trip has to lack for fun and interesting experiences. If you are traveling in the U.S., try an old-fashioned diner for breakfast or lunch. You can find a great listing at Diner City. If you don't find something convenient here, ask the hotel doorman … [Read more...]
Weekly In-flight Entertainment
January 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
What We're Reading and Listening to in Seat 13C Fiction The Commoner by Jonathan Burnham Schwartz. This story of a commoner marrying the Emperor of Japan in the aftermath of WWII will sweep you away from today's troubles.. Non-fiction The Global Achievement Gap by Tony Wagner. This insightful look at needed education reform is a great … [Read more...]
Henrietta’s Closed for Renovation
January 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The venerable Cambridge (MA, USA) power breakfast hot spot, Henrietta's Table at the Charles Hotel, is closed for renovation. For now, the 02138 elite will have to break their fasts at Rialto across the hall. Unfortunately, the menu is limited t0 a hot ($22) or cold ($16) buffet. Henrietta's had been well known not only for its clientèle and … [Read more...]
