for and by sophisticated executive travelers
The Boston area is home base for your Nomad in Chief so this posting is long overdue. If you choose to extend a business trip through the weekend, there are many things to do in this historic city -- from museums such as the Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Stewart Gardner to the Freedom Trail to walking the Olstead-designed Emerald Necklace … [Read more...]
When you live in the U.S., you don't get the best view of wines from Israel. For most of us, our knowledge is limited to sticky-sweet Mogen-David or other kosher wines used on holidays. It's time to look again. I was in Israel at the beginning of 2011 and had the chance to explore some of the local offerings. The rocky hills in the north of … [Read more...]
If you are facing a weekend in London, there is plenty to do in town. However, why not consider a bit of time in the country? The Cotswolds offer quintessentially charming rolling, sheep-filled meadows, rambling gardens, and honey-toned stone cottages. Best of all, they're just about 90 minutes from central London. The Cots are served regularly … [Read more...]
Our new Brussels page is the first of several new city pages you'll see in the next few weeks. We've been combing through research, talking to our fellow Nomads, and going over the notes from our visits to compile a great list of hotels, restaurants, shops, and sights. Among the highlights: restaurants L'Ecallier du Palais Royal for traditional … [Read more...]
On of my favorite alternatives to the hotel gym when I'm on a business trip is renting a bicycle. I've ridden along the lakefront in Chicago, through the busy streets of Amsterdam and Munich and, most recently, across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco to Sausalito. I shot the photo accompanying this post while in Barcelona. Their citywide … [Read more...]
I enjoyed Julie Bloom's article on looking at art in Monday's New York Times. Her observation that our visits to museums are often like trips to the all-you-can-eat buffet where we try to stuff as much in as we can in the time we have is all to correct. "Almost nobody, over the course of that hour or two, paused before any object for as long as a … [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...]
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