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Around the world in 80 days? Try less than four. In about 90 hours, Ideoli literally traversed around the world on business trips to meet with clients and suppliers, covering the 25,000-mile circumference of the globe.  We started this trip in Los Angeles, flying from LAX to Singapore on a 17-hour flight, one of the longest one-way trips in the world. From Singapore, we made the relatively short trip of about a two-hour flight to Bangkok, Thailand. Next, we stayed in South Asia with another quick flight to India, followed by a 10-hour flight all the way to Germany. Finally, we completed our trip around the world on an approximately 11-hour flight home to Los Angeles. While this trip was intense, it was worth it to meet new clients, expand into new markets and further build our global business.  Our ambition and passion for what we do drive us at Ideoli, even when it means taking red eye flights around the world.

As frequent world travelers meeting with clients and partners in a variety of different markets, we’ve made it part of our ethos to soak up the local culture wherever we go.  Recently, that meant skipping a private car service to go to a meeting while in India. Instead, our CEO and Co-Founder, George Stroumboulis, decided to hop in a tuk-tuk to get to the meeting. If you haven’t been in a tuk-tuk before, think of it as a motorized rickshaw with no shocks, no air conditioning, and no seat belts. You just sit back and…don’t relax! It’s quite the harrowing adventure, but it’s also exhilarating. Not only was the trip exciting, but it only cost around $2 to get to the meeting and back, which is a deal that’s hard to beat.  Stay invigorated while traveling but stay safe too! Tuk-tuks probably won’t become our go-to mode of transportation anytime soon, but it was a great experience.

Buenos Aires is a beautiful city in Argentina that has so much to see and do, and it’s also a great place for business! Ideoli recently established a team in the area and started working with local clients, so we brushed up on our history and want to share a few interesting facts we found: 1. The city has influences from many countries:From its indigenous roots, to the colonial era in the 16th Century starting with Spain, to large influxes of European immigrants during the 18th and 19th centuries, Buenos Aires has a multicultural background that is apparent in its current culture, such as with varied architecture that looks like what you might find in places like Madrid or Paris.  2. It’s a book lover’s paradise:By some measures, such as that of the World Cities Culture Forum, Buenos Aires has the most bookstores per capita among the world’s largest cities. One of the most famous is El Ateneo Grand Splendid, which National Geographic says is the most beautiful bookstore in the world. 3. The subway system is one of the world’s oldest:The city’s subway system started in 1913, making it the first in Latin America and older than Madrid’s network. Today, the city’s system known as Subte has 87 stations, and there’s so much beautiful, varied artwork that you can see across the network. 4. The nickname for Buenos Aires residents is porteños:In Spanish, this name simply means someone who comes from or lives in a port city, and though it’s used elsewhere, it’s particularly stuck as a nickname for the people of Buenos Aires. 5. The food is incredible: The city’s multi-cultural background is evident in its food, such as with Italian influences leading to great pasta and pizza. There are also so many great Argentinian staples you can try in Buenos Aires, ranging from empanadas to delicious steak. Buenos Aires is an amazing city, and we look forward to spending more time there as we grow our business!