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January 11, 2010
Nonstops Relax Nike Golf Developer
As Nike Golf’s ball research and development director, I fly 100,000-plus miles per year. Over the last 10 years I have maintained an average of six international trips a year, visiting manufacturing partners in Asia and golfers on the various golf courses in the world. One would assume that the opportunity to visit the greatest golf courses would coincide with actually playing an occasional round. However, this is not the case. I’m quite confident that I have the record for visiting the most world’s top 100 greatest golf courses without even playing.
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December 10, 2009
I’ll Have the Nonstop, Hold the Jet Lag
Traveling can take a toll on the body, especially when flying great distances to Tokyo or Amsterdam. Jet Lag is the result of high speed air travel throwing off your internal clock and affects your sleep pattern, focus, and productivity. For each time zone you fly through, it takes your body one full day to adjust. When traveling for business especially, you must be at your best, so here are a few tips to help limit the effects of Jet Lag. Read more »
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November 16, 2009
There and Back Again, A Cycling Tale
People who know me know that cycling is my passion. I love Portland, in part, because so many others here share that passion. And I admire cities like Amsterdam and Copenhagen for the same reason. Cycling is also how I make my living, and for both business and personal reasons, I’ve traveled overseas many times. My most comfortable flights have been flying nonstop out of PDX. Read more »
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October 26, 2009
Western Surfer Meets Eastern Music
I feel fortunate to be making a living as a musician! Because I am on the road about half the year, travel is a big part of my work and probably the one thing that causes the most stress. Nonstop flights are always appreciated by everyone, but for a musician, it often determines if the focus and energy are appropriately high. Read more »
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October 23, 2009
Photo Diary: Airports
Portland International, Narita, and Schiphol Airports are the gateways to your vacation adventures and successful business meetings in Portland, Tokyo and Amsterdam. So what’s so special about them? Here are a few fun facts about these airports: Read more »
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October 21, 2009
Make Room for Souvenirs
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October 19, 2009
Building Relationships and Tourism with Japan
On Oct. 30, I will join a delegation of Portlanders on a trip to Japan. Our trip will focus heavily on furthering business relationships and bringing jobs in the green economy back to Portland. While in Japan, I have the honor of celebrating the 50th anniversary of our sister city relationship with the city of Sapporo. Read more »
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October 5, 2009
Tips from Harry for a Weekend in Amsterdam
Amsterdam for a long weekend? Sure, why not? It’s possible, thanks to Delta’s nonstop from Portland. As crazy as it might sound, more people are looking for interesting short breaks. Why? Because working couples are finding it increasingly difficult to schedule quality time together. So why go to Amsterdam? Read more »