In his short, concise essay, Steinhardt, who logged more than 120,000 miles on United Airlines in 2005, demonstrated his clear understanding of “globility,” defined by Global Traveler as “the quality of being open to a world of cultures and experiences.” More than that, though, Steinhardt proved he personifies the essence of globility by sharing an eclectic assortment of photographs – moments of being fully aware of his surroundings, no matter how exotic or mundane.

“While thousands just like me operate on ‘business autopilot,’ making early-morning connections in time to deliver Power-Point presentations before returning home on the next available flight, whenever possible I take a later flight,” Steinhardt wrote. “I reach for my digital camera and capture the beauty of everyday life around the world in scenes that many of my fellow travelers fail to recognize.

“By taking that later flight, I’ve learned to really ‘see’ our world rather than just pass through it. When colleagues ask, ‘Where in the world did you take this incredible photograph?’ my response may be Singapore or Beijing or San Francisco or the airport in Rochester, New York. It’s not so much about finding an exotic location as it is about seeing the exotic that is all around us.”

For opening our eyes to the beauty of the world — and for sharing these striking images — United Airlines and Global Traveler are awarding Steinhardt:
Round-trip first-class transportation for two to Hawaii
Seven nights’ luxury accomodations for two at the fabulous Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa, Kailua-Kona
Eight-day rental of an ultra-cool convertible
So, about those tickets — book ’em, Dano!