Five expert tips for surviving long-distance business travel

Business travel today is widely considered to be a perk rather than a chore—a recent study showed that 75 percent of millennial business travelers view travel as a benefit of their jobs. But those who travel often or over long distances for work know that business trips aren’t as glamorous or easy as they might seem. In reality, business travel often means late hours, a grueling schedule with little personal time, and jet lag. It’s no surprise then that a 2018 study by the Harvard Business Review found those who travel for longer than two weeks to be more prone to health risks including anxiety, depression, and insomnia. read more

Finishing touches and design details

Beyond selecting colors that bring you joy or creating thoughtful pockets for family living, the kitchen takes a lot of practical planning focused on function and purpose. Thoughtful details and clever finishing touches in a kitchen can improve flow, maximize space and storage, and turn accent pieces into something useful. read more

Finding a Balance in Marrakech

Our Morocco itinerary centered around road tripping from Casablanca to Fez and then Marrakech. So by the time our families reached Marrakech, we were ready for some down time. Peace and tranquility may not be what comes to mind as it IS a big, loud city, but we stayed in a resort outside the walls.

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Firewatch – How to Find a Turtle Pet

Sometimes the dry forest of Firewatch can get a bit lonely. This guide will show you where you can find a turtle in the wilderness to keep as a pet.

In Firewatch, turtles can be found in several locations throughout the wilderness. We have listed a few of these locations below if you wish to find a turtle pet of your own. However, keep in mind that a turtle will not always be present at the locations listed below. These are just some of the common locations that players have found their own turtle companions. Once you find a turtle, make sure to report it to Delilah and adopt it to bring it with you. read more

Find the Cheapest Flights to Anywhere in the World

That’s Christine yelling at me as I continue to scour the Internet, falling deeper and deeper down the rabbit hole, searching for the next best flight deal that never seems to come. I tell myself the perfect budget flight is just around the corner, but that was a few hours ago and I’m not having any luck. read more

Fintech for Refugees

Ex-Rocket CFO, Julian Tross, reflects on his Startupboat experience and shares his thoughts for how the Berlin tech scene can play a role in solving social challenges.

This article was originally published in June 2016.

Earlier this month, top minds from the Berlin social sector and the Berlin startup scene came together with refugees on the Startupboat to discuss potential fintech solutions for the European refugee crisis. Their goal was to develop lean prototypes based on design thinking methods. (For those who aren’t familiar, fintech is an abbreviation of financial technology and refers to an economic industry of companies that use technology to make financial services more efficient.) read more

Field Engineer- Power & Industry

This position provides technical support and drives the sales of specified products to salesforce and customers(buying and non-buying) consistent with Hilti’s strategy. This position educates design communities concerning proper use and advantages of Hilti fastening and protection products. This position capitalizes on Hilti competencies to secure commitments for specification or approval of Hilti Products while adding value by assisting design community and influencers in solving design problems using Hilti Products. This position protects company from liability exposure through use of sound engineering judgment. Provides leadership and coaching to new and less experienced team members. read more

Features & Attractions

PLEASE NOTE: The following information is from the 2021 Show. 2022 information will be available soon.

The Vineyard

It’s all about the wines!

Sample from 1000+ wines from around the world, six continents to be exact, in the Vineyard. It’s the largest tasting room experience you’ll ever find, with every varietal under the sun. As you travel throughout the ballroom, you can sample sweet reds, dry whites, colorful rosés and bubbling sparkling wines and champagnes without ever leaving Grand Rapids. read more

Field Guide Level 1 South Africa – Julia

Julia spent 55 days in Southern Africa’s incredible wilderness to enjoy an incomparable Field Guide Level 1 training. Learn more about her African adventure.

Field Guide Level 1 Course in Africa – Feedback: Eight questions for Julia

1) Could you give us a short overview of your activities in the course?
At sunrise you find yourself in a landrover or exploring the African bush on foot. You observe animals and learn to interpret their behaviour, try to identify tracks, learn all about plants and how everything is connected.
At noon there will be a "lecture". Every day you talk about a different topic, for example astronomy, geology, history, reptiles, mammals and much more.
In the afternoon we go for a drive or walk again. Slowly but surely you learn to take on the role of a guide yourself.
After dinner you and the other students can either sit around the campfire or continue working on your workbook. read more

Field Guide Level 1 South Africa – Kea

In our feedback questionnaire Kea reveals more about her time as a Field Guide Level 1 student in Southern Africa. Learn more about her adventure in the following feedback.

Field Guide Level 1 Course in Africa – Feedback: Eight questions for Kea

1) Could you give us a short overview of your activities in the course?
During the Field Guide training course, the days were often quite busy. Each day in the morning and afternoon, we went on game drives which we gradually learned to "guide" ourselves. I loved watching the sunrise and sunset every day, even if our day started very early. read more