{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/671e4178df525fe1214880d8/67fec9af66d94e7a62a64726?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S1E12 From Baghdad to Business Class: Fadi Toma's Global Adventures","description":"<p>Meetings and Miles - https://www.linkedin.com/company/meetingsandmiles/</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Pamela Wilton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelawilton/</p><p>Mark Peters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdpeters17/</p><p>e: meetingsandmiles@gmail.com</p><p>Guest: Fadi Toma https://www.linkedin.com/in/fadi-toma/</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of 'Meetings and Miles,' co-hosts Pamela and Mark discuss their weekends filled with sports and personal achievements before introducing their guest, veteran business traveler Fadi Toma. Fadi shares insights from his 12 years in international travel for work, including his transition from political studies to working in international education. Fadi's stories span from packing mistakes and retail therapy in Lagos to narrowly escaping border shutdowns during the onset of COVID-19. The conversation highlights the unique challenges and unexpected moments that come with business travel, including a harrowing flat tire incident in India and the constant evolution of packing strategies. The episode wraps up with Fadi's advice for new business travelers to 'roll with the punches' and enjoy the journey.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Welcome and Weekend Recap</p><p>01:12 Pamela's Frisbee Adventures</p><p>02:59 Introducing Our Guest: Fadi Toma</p><p>03:48 Fadi's Background and First Business Trip</p><p>06:32 Packing Tips and Travel Stories</p><p>13:18 Favorite Destinations and Airports</p><p>16:41 The Realities of Business Travel</p><p>19:25 Balancing Work and Vacation</p><p>19:47 Experiencing the Onset of COVID-19 Overseas</p><p>21:32 Navigating Travel Restrictions and Returning Home</p><p>27:23 Unexpected Adventures and Mishaps</p><p>33:35 Final Thoughts and Advice for Business Travelers</p>","author_name":"Mark & Pamela"}