Travel always provides a wealth of experiences. Have you ever had an interesting, crazy, amazing or bizarre incident whilst overseas on business? We want to hear about what you've been upto. Have your say with CNN.
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I have been an expatriate since 1999, and I have had the best and the worst experiences. At many times, I was definitely referred to as the "Ignorant American". Being an expatriate has brought me an enlightening experience though. Donald Ma, New York
Watching Business Traveller, I was disappointed with your coverage of the ups and downs of expatriate life. You picked two of the more developed countries, virtually covering none of the real problems. Where I have been for the last 29 years, we have suffered regular power cuts, water supply problems, non-availability of foodstuffs, often no choice of schooling, lack of good accommodation. I felt that your program was totally unbalanced. Tom Hewitt, Dar es Salaam Tanzania
I am 18 years old and I've lived in five cities in four countries, including Mexico, Germany, Malaysia and now Ireland. Moving around the world has broadened my general knowledge of different countries and cultures. When you are a young expatriate in a new country most of the time you will receive a much better education than in any school in Europe or North America. If you have the opportunity to live abroad take advantage of it. H.P. Fend-Jimenez, Dublin, Ireland
India is one place I think must be avoided, we have lots of problems with customs and porters. The taxis charge someone from overseas more than the usual rate. I had some belongings stolen from suitcase at the airport. And you have many people coaxing you all the time. Sally Guy, Oklahoma
I do not have much of an opinion on the style of the uniforms but I am concerned about the material. I work on a helicopter and one of the first things we are told is not to wear synthetic clothing on the flight, in case of a flash fire. I spoke with a steward about his uniform recently and he said he did not understand why they wore clothing made out of synthetic material either, since they are trained to take nylon off passengers in the event of a fire so they do not melt to their legs. Shannon Marie Gurney, Pinecrest, California
I think flight attendants' uniforms should be even more practical and less flashy than they already are--think khakis, oxford shirts, pullovers and sensible shoes. Being a flight attendant is physically taxing and if something happens on the plane, they are the first line of defense. We do not make policemen dress like they are working in an office. Why should flight attendants have to? Kathie Murphy, Pitman, New Jersey
I flew Southwestern. The uniforms were so dull it made the flight even worse than the menu, which was nothing, of course. Jane Jacksteit, Havre de Grace, Maryland
Toting around a computer filled with valuable data is a growing risk. But you have to have common sense. Watch what you do, do not turn your back. Mike Fleming, Tampa, Florida
I believe civilian aviation will never achieve complete safety. Terrorism is one of, if not the hardest kind of attack to prevent. The public will never understand, nor will they tolerate the "true security" required to completely prevent another 09/11. Elliott E. Fowler, Jr. Chicago, Illinois
There is always some hot disease. But it does not mean I am going to stay home. Ridiculous. I went to Thailand last April, during SARS. I am still here! Andy Fischer, Chatsworth, California
What I value the most in a hotel is service. Those hotels that emphasize their beds, their showers, the decorations, etc. are missing the point. I want friendly, considerate, service. A hotel that has thought of a way of providing a meal to me at 3:00 am when my plane is late is thinking in the right way. Thomas Wharton, New York
Although guest services and amenities do make a hotel stay pleasant, this is not the driving force behind which hotel a business traveler chooses. This choice is made by the corporation the business person works for, and it is based on corporate agreements with hotels in various cities. These travel restrictions make it impossible to actually choose a hotel. The bottom line -- the hotel industry is wasting its time catering to the business traveler -- it needs to do something to change the attitudes of the corporate big wigs who make these decisions. Joan Touzin, Celebration, Florida
Do you seriously expect some hotel staff to go all out to please you when they are making barely more than the minimum wage? Sean Findley, Santa Clarita, California
