for and by sophisticated executive travelers
I have to admit to being a pioneer in the field of virtual wine tastings, having held one about three years ago. It was mostly an excuse to drink wine but I still like to give it the label of "noble experiment." That was a Webinar but things have evolved. Tonight at 8, Elizabeth Eisenbeis Schneider -- an Executive Nomad contributor and … [Read more...]
I was in San Francisco on business earlier this week. It is truly one of my favorite destinations and I'm always happy whether in the city for business or pleasure. I was facilitating the BeDo Intra 09 conference held at the Fort Mason Center so I found myself staying in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood -- one I don't often frequent because of … [Read more...]
It is inevitable for those of us who travel on business to wind up eating the odd dinner alone. Some opt for room service and the remote though that, to me, smacks of a serious lack of imagination. No sense sitting alone in your room, come to the cabaret... Well, perhaps not the cabaret but at least a place where you can experience a bit of … [Read more...]
There's no time to be in Washington, DC like August -- hot, humid, and, well, hot and humid. But business calls when it does and so I was off to the nation's capital earlier this week. I was sorry to see that several restaurants where I'd enjoyed fine meals -- Butterfield 8, David Greggory, Les Halles -- have closed their doors. Luckily, there's … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
A guest post from one of your fellow Nomads, Siobhan Ford: There really isn't much that can top Paris in springtime. Already a city of inimitable beauty, Paris is radiant during the mild, fresh days of early spring. The city's blooming parks and tightly-packed sidewalk cafes flood with people seeking a few precious hours in the sunshine, and … [Read more...]
We’re debuting a new Executive Nomad feature: Saturday Night Stayover. SNS will give you ideas for spending an extra day or two before or after your business engagement. We’ll try to keep recommendations within a hour or so of downtown by car (and provide info on public transit as well) and focus on attractions that give you a flavor of the … [Read more...]
In a brief visit to the Bay area last week, we found the weather delightfully warm and sunny and the mood upbeat as well. The Prescott Hotel was welcoming, as usual, offering both a convenient location and a well appointed room for under $200. We also tried the adjacent restaurant, Postrio, which is Wolfgang Puck’s premier northern California … [Read more...]
Spring is in the air and a Nomad's fancy turns to...Paris. We're happy to recommend Bonjour Paris as a site that offers in-depth information on one of our favorite cities. The site's visionary, Karen Fawcett, is an experienced Paris hand who won't recommend a hotel where she hasn't stayed. Another of our Nomadic colleagues suggests Maison … [Read more...]
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