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There's something about Wellington on a Wednesday that feels like discovering a secret pulse point of New Zealand's capital. As someone who's spent years assessing vital signs professionally, I can...
The moment I stepped off the plane in Bamako, the capital of Mali greeted me with a symphony of contrasts: the earthy scent of dust mingling with spices, the cacophony...
As a public defender accustomed to navigating complex systems, I've found that the most rewarding travel experiences come from stepping off the well-worn tourist path. La Digue, the fourth largest...
Standing at the edge of Charlestown's waterfront, where colonial architecture meets Caribbean azure, I felt that familiar flutter of excitement that comes with discovering a place that exists at the...
The morning tram rattles past my window, its distinctive bell echoing through Haga's cobblestone streets as I sip my second cup of strong Swedish coffee. After decades traversing the globe...
As an emergency physician, I've learned that proper diagnosis requires looking beyond the obvious symptoms. The same principle applies when exploring Bologna's legendary food scene. While tourists queue for spaghetti...
The moment I stepped off the plane in Iqaluit, Nunavut's capital perched at the edge of Frobisher Bay, I knew this wasn't going to be like my previous arctic adventures....
G'day, adventure partners! Lionel Lewis here, trading my ranger hat in Minnesota for some Queensland sunshine. After my third visit to Cairns in five years (what can I say, this...
When most travelers hit Mexico City, they make a beeline for Zócalo, Frida's house, and Chapultepec Park. Don't get me wrong—these spots are iconic for a reason. But after five...
There's something magical about Nevis that captivated me from the moment I stepped off the ferry into Charlestown. As someone who typically splits time between research labs and golf courses...
When I first landed in Amritsar last winter, my logistics-trained brain immediately started calculating the most efficient way to see the Golden Temple, eat at the famous Kesar Da Dhaba,...
I've chased sporting events across six continents, from cricket matches in Melbourne to baseball games in Tokyo, but sometimes the body and soul need a different kind of adventure. That's...
Standing atop Tel es-Sultan, watching the spring sunrise illuminate what archaeologists believe to be 11,000 years of continuous human settlement, I couldn't help but think about all the meals shared...
When my medical conference in Lagos was confirmed last winter, I found myself diving into research mode with the same intensity I apply to rare pediatric cases. Nigeria's largest city...
The first thing that hits you in Kenema isn't the sight of distant diamond mines or the colorful storefronts—it's the scent of cassava leaves simmering with groundnut paste, wafting from...
Growing up with Mexican roots in Nashville, I always felt a strange sense of disconnection from my heritage. That is, until my first visit to Puerto Vallarta five years ago...
You know that feeling when you're designing a game level and you discover that perfect little alcove that just *works*? That's exactly how I felt stumbling upon Lisbon's hidden corners...
There's something poetic about second acts—both in theater and in life. At 58, trading my corporate marketing desk in Charlotte for a theater intern's notepad in Bakersfield wasn't enough of...
There's a concept in Japanese called *uchi-soto* (内外) that distinguishes between one's inner circle and the outside world. In Vienna, this division is perfectly embodied in its dual café culture—the...
The first time I stood in Bumthang Valley with my three kids, watching the night sky erupt with stars above ancient temples, I understood why my late wife Amelia had...