May 19, 2012

Zipping through Zurich

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It was a two-and-a-half day whirlwind business trip to Zurich. No, I wasn't among the elite heading for Davos but rather attending the Horasis annual meeting of CEOs and other executives concerned with sustainable growth. It was full of stimulating conversation with only a fraction of the stress of the gathering up the mountain. The Horasis … [Read more...]

One Hour Tourist – Sparkling Shanghai

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This is a guest post from Andrea Spooner, founder of Executive Travel by Andrea. There is no shortage of diversions in this city located in eastern China on the mouth of the Yangtze River. It is a bustling city built for business but with a vast array of interesting experiences waiting for you. We introduce you to three of the best and … [Read more...]

If the Shirt Fits…

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We're always fashion conscious here at Executive Nomad: looking good is part of traveling well for business. Recently we were intrigued by an offer from Blank Label, a new company that offers custom stitched shirts for about the price of what you'd pay at Brooks Brothers or similar retailers. More interesting were the options of custom cuff and … [Read more...]

Postcard from San Francisco

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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...]