When most travelers think of beach destinations, the industrial town of Weirton, West Virginia rarely makes the list. Yet, nestled along the bends of the mighty Ohio River lies a collection of sandy s...
The Baltic coast holds a special kind of magic that few European beach destinations can match—a delicate blend of pristine nature, cultural heritage, and unhurried charm. As someone who's spent years...
The concept of 'beach retreats' in a landlocked city like Gweru, Zimbabwe might seem paradoxical at first glance. Yet, as I've discovered through years of anthropological fieldwork across seemingly un...
Manila's urban intensity can be overwhelming—the cacophony of jeepneys, the press of 13 million souls, the relentless humidity that clings like a second skin. As someone who's spent considerable time...
Growing up in Australia's Northern Territory, I developed an intimate relationship with water that was both spiritual and practical. The lakes of Wisconsin might seem worlds away from the coastal wate...
Standing in the dappled shade of a massive Moreton Bay fig tree in Brisbane's City Botanic Gardens, I find myself caught between worlds. The contemporary skyline of Queensland's capital rises behind m...
The relationship between communities and their coastlines has always fascinated me. Having grown up along Australia's northern shores, I've developed a particular sensitivity to how beaches shape loca...
The first time I ventured beyond Lisbon's terracotta rooftops and winding cobblestone streets, I was struck by how quickly Portugal's capital surrenders to the Atlantic's embrace. Having documented te...
