Every trip is more than just moving from point A to point B. It's a new page.
A Lifelong Journey: My Geography of Discoveries, European Vacations, and Business Road Trips
Every trip isn't just a journey from point A to point B. It's a new page written in the skies, on the bustling streets of megacities, and in quiet airport waiting rooms. My journey as a keen explorer began back in 2006. Back then, as I took my first steps beyond my native horizon, I couldn't have imagined how this passion for movement would evolve. Over the past twenty years, my personal map of the world has expanded to incredible proportions: I've traveled to nearly 50 countries and over 80 cities, each of which has left its own unique mark on my memory.
However, every traveler has an internal meter, and the last five years (2022 to 2026) have been especially revealing thanks to the digital footprint I've left on the Trip.com platform. These statistics are just the tip of the iceberg, but they perfectly capture the dynamics of my life. In just five years, I've traveled 117,993 kilometers, the equivalent of three complete circumnavigations. As a Diamond+ member, I've taken 48 flights, discovered 12 new countries, 47 cities, and stayed in 53 hotels. My digital footprint covers 7% of the Earth's land mass—and that's just according to one app!
Looking at the chronology of my travels, it becomes clear: my life is a balance between large-scale business missions and the search for new markets. My primary work vector is firmly entrenched in Asia, becoming a permanent technological bridge. Chinese cities have become almost like home. Year after year, I return to Guangzhou and Shenzhen—the beating hearts of the global electronics and manufacturing industries. The bustling pavilions of the Canton Fair, visits to factories in Ningbo, Taizhou, and Changzhou, and technology forums in Hangzhou—all of this has shaped my usual work rhythm. Here in southern China, the most important business decisions are made, contracts are signed, and new business ideas are born.
But a truly special, strategically important chapter of my professional biography is connected to the United States. My American journey began back in 2012, and since then, every visit to the US has opened new horizons and new cities for me. The main epicenter of technological discoveries became the legendary Silicon Valley and dynamic San Francisco. These trips became the epitome of immersion in the heart of the global IT industry. It was here that key meetings took place at Microsoft offices and negotiations with leaders of other major global tech corporations. This experience of direct dialogue with industry visionaries largely determined the scale of my business and set the bar for future projects. In the following years, the American map continued to expand with completely different cities – from the massive CES exhibition in Las Vegas to business routes to New York, Orlando, Tampa Bay, and Knoxville. My personal record for longest flight still stands with a transatlantic hop to sunny Miami Beach, 11,929 kilometers from my home in Tashkent.
The Middle East and Europe also became important hubs on my map. Dubai, with its futuristic skyscrapers and Burj Al Arab hotel, became a regular transit and business hub for me, returning to it almost every year—from the fall of 2022 until the end of 2026. Majestic Istanbul, connecting continents, and historic Bursa in Turkey added flavor to my trips, reminding me how closely history and modern trade are intertwined in our world.
Trips to Europe occupy a special, incredibly vivid place in my travel book, having become synonymous with aesthetic pleasure, high culture, and unforgettable relaxation. My Spanish vacation gave me an absolutely stunning contrast of emotions. On one hand, there's monumental, solemn Madrid with its grand plazas, Royal Palace, majestic architecture, and unique metropolitan atmosphere. On the other, there's sunny, vibrant, and avant-garde Barcelona. Strolls along the bustling Ramblas, the incredible masterpieces of Antoni Gaudí, seemingly frozen in time, the salty Mediterranean breeze, and the welcoming Catalan atmosphere are forever etched in my memory as days of absolute freedom and inspiration.
My French vacation was no less cinematic. France greeted me with its inimitable elegance, refined style, and romance. Strolls through the cozy streets of Paris, the evening lights of the Eiffel Tower, the aroma of freshly baked pastries in the morning, and the experience of great art created the perfect counterbalance to my fast-paced and hectic work schedule. It was a time to slow down and simply soak in the beauty around me. The mild resort climate of Southeast Asia also left its mark: work trips often spilled over into explorations of Malaysia—from vibrant Kuala Lumpur to the scenic roads of Penang and Langkawi. And warm memories of a trip to Phuket, Thailand, in early 2025 provided a wonderful recharge amidst a busy schedule. I also didn't forget my home region, strengthening ties in Central Asia through visits to the dynamically developing cities of Almaty and Astana.
Looking back at this colossal array of roads, I realize that travel has long ceased to be just a hobby or a work necessity for me. It's my way of thinking. Every stamp in my passport, every new city from Shenzhen to San Francisco, Madrid, Barcelona, and Miami—is an invaluable experience, new partnerships, and the expansion of internal boundaries. And although I've already completed three round-the-world trips, according to the numbers, I know for sure: my main road always lies ahead. #myitinerary #china #travel #couplestrip #beachlife #afternoonteatime #localfood #travel2026 #staycation