There's something about cities undergoing transformation that speaks to me as a mechanic. Perhaps it's the way urban spaces, like engines, can be rebuilt, fine-tuned, and given new life with the right...
There's something deeply satisfying about discovering the soul of an industrial American city that most travelers simply drive past. Waukegan, Illinois—positioned gracefully along Lake Michigan's west...
The moment I stepped onto the cobblestone streets of Sucre, I felt that familiar tingle of excitement I get when encountering exceptional craftsmanship. As someone who has spent a lifetime working wit...
Kansas City has always reminded me of a vintage muscle car – most people see only what's on display, but the real magic lies beneath the hood. When I first visited from Aurora on a weekend work trip t...
Miami often conjures images of neon-lit Ocean Drive, bronzed bodies on South Beach, and the pulsating nightlife that has defined its global reputation. But as someone who has spent decades exploring c...
There's something magical about Bangkok when the sun sets. The city transforms—the oppressive heat gives way to a warm embrace, neon signs flicker to life, and streets that seemed ordinary by day reve...
There's a certain poetry to Copenhagen that reminds me of both Paris and Dakar—cities where craftsmanship and community intertwine. While tourists flock to Nyhavn's colorful harbor and the Little Merm...
When I first arrived in Graz last spring, I expected the UNESCO World Heritage old town and the futuristic Kunsthaus to dominate my experience. Mais non, this Austrian city had other plans for me. A...
The first time I visited Lake Tahoe, I made the same mistake as countless tourists before me—I never ventured beyond the dazzling shoreline. Quel dommage! What a shame! While the azure waters certai...