Along with entering the unfamiliar worlds of your colleagues or business associates across the ocean, one of the best aspects of travel for work is learning their daily routines and getting a fresh perspective.

Journalists are especially spoilt, getting to travel with some of the world’s most accomplished people. After my share of away stories with entrepreneurs and celebrities, I’ve acquired handy hints on everything from picking stocks to no-carb/no-meat meal plans and the best fitness routines. (Pilates beats yoga, apparently.)