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Growing up between Kyoto and California, I developed a sixth sense for finding those perfect in-between spaces—places that exist just outside the spotlight but hold all the magic. Bar Harbor,...
The moment my toes sank into the warm, golden sand of my first hidden Tamarindo beach, I knew I'd discovered something special. While most visitors crowd the main beach with...
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...
Standing at the edge of Brighton Beach, toes sinking into millions of smooth pebbles as the English Channel crashes against the shore, I'm reminded why this isn't just any British...
When most people think of Mississippi, they envision the mighty river or Gulf Coast beaches—rarely the serene lakes tucked away in places like Olive Branch. As someone who's spent years...
As a materials engineer with an eye for structural integrity, I've always been fascinated by how coastlines form and evolve. Myrtle Beach—that quintessential American beach destination—presents an interesting case study...
The eastern shores of Hawaii's Big Island hide secrets that most guidebooks barely whisper about. While tourists flock to the manicured beaches of Kona, Hilo's coastline remains a treasure trove...
*Bonjour, mes amis!* Who would have thought that Kuwait—a country often associated with desert landscapes and oil refineries—would harbor some of the Gulf's most delightful coastal escapes? As someone who's...
¡Hola, amigos! Living in landlocked Hamilton doesn't mean we can't enjoy the refreshing Atlantic breeze whenever the mood strikes. As a Cuban-American who grew up with salt water practically running...
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...
Miami's symphony of sounds first captivated me during a documentary shoot years ago—the gentle percussion of Atlantic waves against lesser-known shores, the distant laughter of local families picnicking away from...
The Virginia coastline whispers stories that most visitors never hear, drowned out by the carnival-like atmosphere of the main boardwalk. As someone who's traversed coastlines from Hokkaido to Cape Town,...
Growing up between Alaska's rugged coastlines and Seattle's urban beaches gave me a unique appreciation for shoreline escapes. Now living just outside NYC, I've made it my mission to find...
The Mississippi Delta may not be the first destination that springs to mind when planning a beach getaway, but Southaven harbors aquatic treasures that have captivated this Sevillian-turned-New Yorker. Having...
After trading Chicago's concrete jungle for Liverpool's brick facades, I've developed a sixth sense for finding those perfect stretches of sand that don't make it onto postcards. Tampa Bay hits...
While Mount Maunganui Beach rightfully claims its fame as Tauranga's crown jewel, my years exploring New Zealand's Bay of Plenty have revealed hidden coastal sanctuaries that offer respite from the...
Standing at the edge of Höfn's volcanic shoreline, where obsidian sand meets the thundering North Atlantic, I'm reminded of the Japanese concept of *ma* — the powerful space between things....
The first time I ventured beyond Tampa's postcard beaches, I felt like I'd stumbled upon Florida's best-kept secret. While tourists flock to Clearwater and St. Pete (and don't get me...
When most people think of Minnesota, they envision 10,000 lakes scattered across dense northern forests—not necessarily the mid-sized city of Rochester with its world-renowned Mayo Clinic. Yet this unassuming Midwestern...
After two decades of Miami business trips that somehow always extended into weekend beach escapes, I've developed what my wife calls an 'unhealthy obsession' with finding the perfect stretch of...
