Munich International
February 29, 2024
Munich International Airport is in the midst of a serious upgrade. Looking forward to that new traffic flow.
Coriolis Pharma
February 29, 2024
A pleasure to meet some of the senior management team from Coriolis Pharma at their beautiful facility on the outskirts of Munich today.
DIANT Shoot
February 29, 2024
Behind the scenes with the guys and DIANT Pharma's Founder & CEO, Tony Costa, as the team digs into the science behind DIANT's LNP processing system. Keep an eye out for their upcoming product demo video!
Egg & Soldiers
February 28, 2024
Mastering the distinctly European art of dipping your toast into a carefully cracked soft-boiled yolk.
Mind the Gap
February 28, 2024
Day one of eight on Nigel's latest European business trip. We're pleased to see the positive changes made to the London Underground throughout the past decade.
Interesting DOT Signage
February 23, 2024
Mark saw this amazing example of a “Do Not Enter” sign in Florida, at what claimed to be the world’s largest White Castle restaurant, cementing his stance on the chain’s quality.
One Small Step for a Mouse
February 21, 2024
Mark could clearly see it, but the question is – does Space Mountain actually take you to the moon?
Taking in the Mickey
February 21, 2024
Mark’s daughter Violet surveys the Disney parade during a glorious Winter Break day at Magic Kingdom.
Jo Koy
February 2, 2024
First stop on the 2024 comedy tour is Jo Koy. Ever the rule breaker, Nigel managed to snap this photo before Koy took the stage for his Lexington, KY show.
Kakslauttanen Resort, West Village
January 17, 2024
Check out this gorgeous snow sculpture that Nigel spotted at the Kakslauttanen Resort, West Village. There's something magical about snow after nightfall.
Kakslauttanen Resort
January 17, 2024
It's Nigel's last day at the Kakslauttanen Resort in Finland! While he's sad to go, he highly recommends trying the various outdoor adventures you can find in the frozen forest.
Northern Lights
January 17, 2024
While at the Kakslauttanen Resort in Finland, Nigel got this breathtaking view of the Northern Lights. While there are several places across the globe where you can see an aurora, Finland is one of the best.
Kakslauttanen Brewery
January 17, 2024
Nigel found this fine example of a microbrewery in Finland. Since it was built during Covid, the brewery has not gotten a lot of use yet, but we're eager to see what it can do!
Winter Wonderland
January 15, 2024
The Frozen Forest stretches on for miles in every direction. The silence is almost deafening.
Border Crossing
January 15, 2024
Just kidding. Nigel's staying on the Finland side.
I Can See Russia from My House
January 15, 2024
It's a bit hard to believe, but Finland borders Russia, as seen here.
Early Sunset
January 15, 2024
Remember that 0-6 hours of sunlight we mentioned earlier? Today the sun set only two hours after sunrise. That isn't going to stop Nigel from finishing out the 60-mile cruise on the skimobile.
The Frozen Forest
January 15, 2024
The Frozen Forest remains in this state of perpetual winter for about 4-5 months each year, with 0-6 hours of sun during the winter days.
A Touch of Orange
January 15, 2024
Arctic Fashion Tips with Nigel Walker: Mix the Orange Burberry with the white Moncler for a warm style.
Upgrading the Ride
January 15, 2024
Nigel's traded in Robert the reindeer for something a bit faster. It's time to travel 60 miles in the -38F Arctic Circle.
The Arctic Sauna
January 14, 2024
Heating up after a cold day about this arctic circle in the modestly-appointed, but much welcome, sauna.
Nice View
January 14, 2024
Our first book at that’s Nice was called “Nice View". Nigel's enjoying this nice view as Robert taxis him across the frozen north.
Like a Sore Thumb
January 14, 2024
It seems like Nigel has packed the wrong color camo for this environment.
Reindeer Games
January 14, 2024
Spending a few hours with Robert the Reindeer. But who's dragging who?
Saariselkä
January 13, 2024
Nigel has arrived in Saariselkä, Finland, in the Arctic Circle for a -30F adventure. This glass igloo is what he'll call home for a few days!
Arctic Circle, Here We Come
January 12, 2024
En route to the Arctic Circle. Adventure awaits!
Under the Neon
January 12, 2024
A little post-JP Morgan Healthcare Conference fun at Parc 55 in San Francisco.
Global CDMO Summit
January 8, 2024
It's a great honor for Nigel to return as a presenter at the eChinaHealth JPMorgan Healthcare Conference, where he'll be sharing insights alongside esteemed industry colleagues. Don't miss it!
Pit Stop
January 7, 2024
Nigel’s made some great strides in achieving his goal of visiting 100 countries by 2025. A quick inspection of this airport sign reveals that he’s been to all but 8 of the countries pinned to its map.
Nice White
January 4, 2024
You might find our brand of pairing on a transatlantic flight if you’re lucky. Wine in a can – you can’t beat that.
Branded Swag
January 2, 2024
Mark found potential sweatshirts for us all on his recent visit to the UK.
Miami Street Art
December 28, 2023
Always a treat to run into some well-done street art. This beautiful melding of realism and modern styles was too good for Nigel to simply pass by.
Christmas in Miami
December 27, 2023
Miami continues to flourish, with new construction popping up throughout the city. Not a bad place to close out 2023.
Chappelle's Show
December 26, 2023
On the way out of the Dave Chappelle set in Miami, FL. Nigel’s been laughing it up with this comedian for more than 30 years now, and the man has never once disappointed.
Snow on the Ground
December 19, 2023
Nigel’s found himself among the second snowfall of the year down in Tennessee. With the temperature hovering between the 40s and 50s all week in NYC, it looks like there might be a better opportunity for an unusual white Christmas in the south.
The Martha Washington Inn
December 16, 2023
Located in Abingdon, VA, the 190-year-old Martha Washington Inn has served as a private residence, women’s college, civil war barracks, and hospital throughout the years. It’s since been converted into a hotel, which hosts visiting performers working at the nearby Barter Theatre.
Model T
December 15, 2023
Oklahoma City’s Fordson Hotel’s art installation game is next level! Pictured here is a replica Model T as part of the hotel’s ambitions to cultivate a space that combines art and automobiles with a boutique luxury hotel experience.
Fordson Hotel, OKC
December 14, 2023
Nigel’s touched down in Oklahoma City and is ready to drop his bags off at the Fordson Hotel. As usual, he can never resist posing with a good art installation.
Twee-son's Greetings
December 3, 2023
The British word of the day is "twee", as Sophie and the family enjoy an idyllic weekend in the village of Coln St. Aldwyns in the Cotswolds.
Here We Come...
December 3, 2023
Ever heard of the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon? Sometimes referred to as the frequency illusion, it’s a phenomenon involving the perceived frequent appearance of a newly-learned piece of information. With our 2024 Road Trip on the horizon, it feels like Australia is following us everywhere we go now, including this barbershop in Dam Neck, VA.
Inflexion PE Partners
November 27, 2023
We're sending a warm holiday thank you to Christian and the rest of the Inflexion team, whom we had the pleasure of meeting in October at CPhI Barcelona. Nigel’s always happy to speak or take place in any kind of panel discussion, so being invited to do so at one of the industry’s biggest yearly events was a treat in itself. The wine party favor is the cherry on top.
Getting Pretty Good at This
November 22, 2023
Nigel is spending Thanksgiving in Kentucky. The onset of the midwestern cold calls for a roaring holiday fire, handcrafted from some freshly-cut, still-green wood, which offers plenty of decorative snap, crackle, and pop.
Batter Up
November 19, 2023
Alex at the plate with Brooklyn Dodgers legend Roy Campanella outside the National Baseball Hall of Fame during this weekend’s trip to Cooperstown.
Feeling Lucky
November 15, 2023
Enjoying a pot luck lunch at the San Diego facility with Sylvia Hinds and the rest of the Tanvex CDMO team.
Shore Thing
November 12, 2023
Mark’s three girls admire a beautiful November sky over a calm Atlantic in Maryland. Not a traditional beach day for sure, but one to savor nonetheless.
Road to Launch Episode 4
November 3, 2023
In the fourth and final episode of Road to Launch, drama unfolds and the crew nearly loses their main mast just 16 hours into day one of TransPac 2023. With the big blue sea looking to eat them alive, the crew of the Malilia are forced to make a difficult decision: continue the race or return to dry land?
Road to Launch Episode 3
November 3, 2023
All smiles for the the first day of the TransPac as we were setting sail on a 12 days journey across the pacific. Watch the first leg of the epic journey here: https://www.pharmasalmanac.com/road-to-launch
Brisbane
November 2, 2023
Taking some time in between AusBiotech meetings to enjoy the sights and culture of the lovely city of Brisbane, or as the locals call it, Brizzie.
Road to Launch Episode 2
November 1, 2023
Episode 2 of 4 of The Road to Launch is here! With the crew fully assembled and our faithful vessel — Malilia — prepared, we were eager to set sail. If only we could have known then what the open ocean had in store for us. Head to PharmasAlmanac.com to see the second installment of our epic journey during the TransPac 2023 race!
Road to Launch Episode 1
November 1, 2023
Episode 1 of 4 of The Road to Launch is LIVE! We’ve got a boat, but now it’s time to get that boat secured for a 12-day voyage, assemble the crew, and begin training for whatever the Pacific Ocean might have in store for us. Head to PharmasAlmanac.com to see the first part of the captivating tale of our participation in TransPac 2023!