I recently had to travel for work and figured I would take a bit of time to add in some wander to my travels. While traveling for work is about being productive and functional there is no reason to miss out, go and explore the destination. This is true now more than ever when “bleisure” and “townsizing” have become intrinsic with business travel.
Work and wander go hand in hand when traveling to smaller towns, such as where our bed and breakfast is located and other small towns world wide. Studies have found that taking breaks throughout the day can actually increase productivity in workers, which can be even more true for those who are traveling while working. Why not add in that bit of wander to help boost energy and productivity?
The edge in boosting productivity starts with the location where you stay. Local accommodations such as a boutique inn or bed and breakfast, will serve as your personal guide. These hosts help you to make the best “wander” decisions in your day, so that wander time is used wisely and effectively.
Wandering can help to reset your mind and body from being locked in a singular place for too long and increase blood flow to reactivate your mind for better results once back in that week's office. Whether a stroll through a historic downtown or even walking to a local cafe for lunch these moments of movement improve your focus for the remainder of the day.
Now that you have found the perfect place to stay and they are helping your to explore, embrace your work life balance with that bit of wander when traveling for business. Take the time during the day to explore a little to get the lay of the land, or use innkeeper recommendations for authentic local experience.
Work and wander is more than a new trend, it’s a new way of approaching business travel. By taking those short breaks to explore your temporary home, you’ll discover that the best part of the trip isn’t just the work you finish, but the world you find along the way.
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