Standing on the arched stone bridge spanning one of Bruges' countless canals, I watched as late afternoon sunlight gilded the step-gabled facades that have remained largely unchanged since medieval me...
The ferry horn bellows as we pull away from Woods Hole, and I feel that familiar flutter of anticipation. Martha's Vineyard in autumn is a different world than the summer hotspot most visitors know. T...
The humid air clung to my skin as I stepped off the plane in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau's capital city. A place where most Americans never venture, yet here I was—solo, determined, and admittedly a bit ner...
When I first stepped into Pecs, Hungary's fifth-largest city nestled against the slopes of the Mecsek Mountains, I wasn't prepared for how this underrated gem would capture my heart through my stomach...
The gentle flow of the San Antonio River provides more than just a picturesque backdrop for an evening stroll—it's the lifeblood of one of America's most vibrant culinary scenes. As someone who has tr...
When I traded my courtroom attire for business casual to attend a legal tech conference in Shanghai last year, I discovered that China's financial powerhouse demands a different approach than typical...
As a public defender and mom of two curious kids, I've learned that travel isn't just about seeing new places—it's about creating living classrooms for our children. Chicago, with its rich architectur...
The first time my feet touched Bermuda's famous pink sand, I knew this wasn't just another island getaway. As someone who's explored deserts across the American Southwest to the dunes of Morocco, I've...
When I stepped off the plane onto the tarmac of Sao Tome International Airport, the humid air immediately wrapped around me like a warm embrace, carrying scents of tropical flowers and the distant oce...
I still remember the moment I stepped off the plane in Puerto Vallarta last winter, the warm ocean breeze instantly melting away the Philadelphia chill I'd left behind. While my travel companions are...
When I tell people I spent a week exploring Latvia's food scene with my two closest friends from law school, I'm typically met with curious looks. 'Latvia? For food?' The skepticism is understandable—...
The southern tip of Saint Lucia holds a photographer's paradise that often gets overshadowed by the island's more famous northern attractions. Vieux Fort, with its raw, unfiltered Caribbean beauty, of...
The moment my fins touched the crystal-clear waters surrounding Weno, I knew this remote Micronesian paradise would forever change my perspective on underwater exploration. As someone who's traversed...
When I first mentioned to colleagues at the public defender's office that I was planning a two-week luxury getaway from Delhi to Cancun, I was met with raised eyebrows and a flurry of questions. How d...
The first time my son Mateo heard reggae music echo through our Philadelphia apartment, his little feet started moving instinctively. My daughter Sofia immediately asked, 'Where does this music come f...