I made a Super Bowl Sunday day trip to the Philadelphia Museum of Art with my daughter Kate. I had not been to the museum, which is probably the most beautifully positioned and most architecturally appealing museum in the country, for quite some time. After spending a quick hour and forty-five minutes touring the museum, my daughter pointed out a painting entitled “The Death of St. Francis Xavier.” Francis Xavier might be considered a business traveler as in his time he was selling Christianity and had traveled all over the world – Spain, Portugal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, India, Japan and China just to name a few. And in 1548 there were no 747s or flight attendants, these were difficult and long journeys. It is said he converted more people than any other person besides  St. Paul. He died in 1552 and as my namesake, I wonder if there is a likeness between the prolific travels of Francis Xavier and Global Traveler. He spent a great deal of time in Asia and we too dedicate a great deal coverage to the region and frequently travel there. Food for thought! -Francis Xavier Gallagher, publisher and CEO