I'll be honest—West Valley City wasn't initially on my radar when planning a Utah adventure. But when my friend Mia invited me to visit her family there last spring, I discovered a suburban gem that d...
There's something magical about places where waters meet. Standing at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers in Lewiston, Idaho, I felt that familiar coastal energy I've chased across conti...
The first time I stepped foot in New York City fifteen years ago, I made every rookie transportation mistake possible. I took taxis everywhere (goodbye, budget!), got hopelessly lost on the subway, an...
I never expected to fall for Sioux City's understated charm. After years chasing dramatic coastlines, this Midwestern hub offered a refreshing change of pace when I visited my college roommate and her...
When most travelers think of coastal getaways, Cincinnati isn't exactly top of mind. But this midwestern gem straddling the Ohio River captured my heart during a recent autumn weekend when I traded my...
The gentle rocking of the speedboat lulled me into a trance as we skipped across turquoise waters toward two emerald jewels on the horizon. After years of chasing coastlines around the globe, I'd fina...