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Doing A City On Business

By Betsy Wuebker Leave a Comment

(Last Updated On: March 5, 2018)

Visiting somewhere on business is very different from traveling as a tourist. Since you are working, you will likely have to spend most your time away with clients or other business members. Most company trips tend to be short. It can be hard to manage personal exploration when you only have a couple of days.  To help you make the most of your business travel, this post will be exploring some of the best ways to see a city when you’re not a typical vacationer.

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Transport: You can miss a lot when you’re on a bus or in a car. Avoid these where you can. Getting around on foot or bicycle would be a lot better as this gives you a clear view and minimizes distractions. If you have to use a motorized vehicle, choose a local company as they will know the most interesting routes to take.

Accommodation: Once you’ve started to think about transport, it’s time to divert your attention to your the accommodation. In most cases, you will have a set budget but you will have some freedom to choose your accommodation. Give yourself a good chance to see everything you want by finding a centralized location somewhere within walking distance of your business meetings and events.

Time Management: If you plan each of the activities you’d like to enjoy before your trip, you will have a much better chance of experiencing them all. This sort of approach should be applied to any break, whether you’re on business or not.

Extra Time: We all get some paid vacation each year. Using vacation days is a great way to extend your trip. As long as you cover accommodation, most bosses will be happy allow a later return flight to let you have an extended stay. A couple extra days of exploration is a great way to spend a few days of your paid vacation especially if you’re somewhere exotic.

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Hopefully, with all of this in mind, it should be a lot easier to make the most of your next business break. When you have to work overseas, it can often be a very exciting experience. Of course, you can simply do your job the whole time but where is the fun in that? Enhance the time you have in a new place.

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Hi, I’m Betsy. I traveled the world full time for close to four years and have visited more than 50 countries. If you’re a curious and thoughtful traveler, you’re in the right place. No matter if you’re new to travel or an old hand, I can help you refine your bucket list!

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