Travelogger

We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.

The Benefits of Business Travel

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There are lots of reasons to travel for pleasure. In many cases, most of the memorable vacations that you’ve gone on are probably to places other than in your hometown. But when it comes to business, there are lots of benefits to traveling as well when you think about it.

If you are traveling specifically for professional reasons, you are expanding your network, experiencing other business cultures, padding your business resume, and showcasing your professional flexibility. Whether your trips are short or long, the more you choose to embrace the idea of business travel, the sooner you’ll get ahead in many different aspects of your professional career. [Read more…]

Making the Most Of Your Business Travel Destination

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Just because you are traveling for business doesn’t mean that you can’t take a little time to enjoy the sights. You might not have a ton of time, especially if you have a full itinerary for your trip. You can still make some time to do a little something extra, like taking photos on the cab ride to your meeting.

Obviously, work needs to be your top priority, but don’t let it consume you. If you spend the entire trip endlessly focused on work you will end up burned out. And you should take some time for yourself whenever you can. Here are some things you can so to add a little joy to any business trip. [Read more…]

Show Up for a Week, Stay for a Lifetime

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You’re out on vacation, travelling in a foreign country of choice. The weather is perfect. The people are friendly. Your family loves the atmosphere. You wonder what it would be like to live and work here – to perhaps make this place a permanent home. These thoughts are not uncommon. But before you get carried away into tourist fantasyland, there are a few points to ponder regarding business and legal matters. It’s always good to dream, but it’s important to have a reality check along with it as well, especially if you have a spouse or kids along for the ride.

Citizenship

How important is citizenship in maintaining a life in a new country? It depends on the country, but you absolutely have to have this information on hand. There are drastically different rules in European countries, Asian countries, South American countries, etc. You need to look up what the requirements for citizenship are, how long it takes to apply for them, if there are temporarily passports you can get while going through various legal processes, if there are any criminal or credit background checks you have to go through with, and a myriad of different legal constructs to look through. [Read more…]

How to Prepare For Your First Business Trip

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If you’ve been chosen to go on your first business trip, congratulations! Being selected to go on a trip means your supervisors trust you. Some of the people you meet may have never heard of your company before meeting you; your bosses know you will give these people as well as old friends a positive impression of your business.

Getting Started

If you’ve never been on a business trip before, it can be intimidating. Depending on the nature of your trip, you may be expected to make a speech or presentation. Whether you’ll be in front of a crowd or not, it’s easy to get nervous about representing your company in a new place.

Helpful Tips

Preparing for your business trip properly can calm your nerves, and can ensure you do a well on your journey. The following tips can help you prepare properly for this exciting first trip: [Read more…]

Use Your Serviced Apartment as a Place for your business meetings

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Boutique apartments are becoming a popular choice for business travellers because it offers more amenities and features for the price. The value it brings is undeniable and for cost-conscious travellers like businessmen this is a benefit they will always want to take advantage of.

Serviced apartments offer bigger spaces compared to hotel rooms. In fact, most apartments have a separate living and dining area that can seat a small group.

The bigger space actually makes serviced apartments a good venue for small meetings. If you are going to hold a brain storming session, planning meeting or interviews then you can consider just doing it inside your serviced apartment. The welcoming and comfortable environment will put all participants at ease and the privacy means any important or sensitive information will not be overheard by anyone. [Read more…]