for and by sophisticated executive travelers
We're lucky this week to have a guest post from Elizabeth, the wine diva of the blog Wine for Normal People. Her blog is great -- demystifying reds, whites, and rosès with a discerning palette and a sharp wit. Elizabeth is from Atlanta and has offered to give us a virtual tour of the best spots for wine in a city that isn't known for its … [Read more...]
Another good bit from our friends at the Economist regarding a study that claims that planes are "greener" than trains in the U.S. when one looks at the full lifecycle. "Hogwash" is what they say. Comparisons like these are difficult to understand (and difficult to do, I'm sure) and as with all studies one must look at both the methodology and … [Read more...]
It might seem odd for a bookseller to banish certain books, but not if you are used to the world of modern retail where it's more about selling space(to vendors) than selling actual products. The Economist reports that W.H. Smith, one of the big UK booksellers and the exclusive bookseller at Britain's airports, has signed a deal to exclusively … [Read more...]
We're fortunate to have reading recommendations from fellow Nomad Cathryn Cranston this week. She's not just well-traveled but also well-read. Here are her recommendations: Non-Fiction: Shadow on the Silk Road by Colin Thubron. Cathy says "Thubron travels from Xian in China to Antioch in Syria. On the way discovers the descendants of … [Read more...]
Any business trip offers opportunities for a cocktail or two. Perhaps you have to entertain a client. Or you are getting to know a colleague a bit better. In any event, get out of the hotel bar and explore the local scene. In New York, bars are harking back to the days of speakeasies (though we hope without the bathtub gin). So, too, are bars like … [Read more...]
Though Harvard is the oldest college in the United States, change is always in the air. In fact tomorrow is the 2009 commencement so a large group of students will be transformed into alum in just a few hours. But we Nomads are more concerned with places to eat and stay. Tory Road is the newest gastropub in the neighborhood having moved into the … [Read more...]
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