24 articles tagged with beach destinations
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 years documenting coastal communities across the globe, I've developed a...
The sun dances on the Black Sea waves as I sip my 2-lev coffee at a beachside café in Varna, Bulgaria's seaside gem that remains refreshingly affordable compared to its Mediterranean counterparts. After 15 years of globe-trotting across continents, I've...
My relationship with Martha's Vineyard began three summers ago when I accompanied my grandfather—then in the early stages of dementia—on what would become our final trip together. What started as a therapeutic journey evolved into a deep appreciation for this...
There's something about the Gulf Coast that speaks to my soul. Maybe it's the rhythm of waves that reminds me of pulse points under my fingertips, or perhaps it's the way coastal communities seem to breathe as one organism. After...
The late afternoon sun casts a golden hue across the Gulf of Thailand as I wander barefoot along a stretch of pristine sand, kilometers away from the nearest tourist. This is Hua Hin, but not as most visitors know it....
Let me start with a confession: I nearly canceled my trip to Punta Cana last October. As a retail buyer constantly surrounded by curated aesthetics, I worried the Dominican Republic's most famous beach destination would be nothing but a sanitized...
*C'est magnifique!* That moment when you first glimpse Tofo's endless stretch of golden sand curving along the Indian Ocean—it's pure magic. After years of chasing luxury hotspots from Miami to Nice, I've discovered that sometimes the most extraordinary experiences happen...
There's something remarkably poetic about the convergence of cultures in Cape Verde—a sentiment that resonates deeply with me as someone who has always existed at intersections. Just as my career straddles the worlds of finance and sports management, Cape Verde...
The moment my feet left the board and I found myself suspended—if only for seconds—above the South China Sea, I understood why kite surfers from around the world make the pilgrimage to Mui Ne. This coastal fishing village turned water...
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 typically my law colleagues or friends from...
The financial analyst in me can't help but approach travel as I would a market comparison—weighing assets, evaluating returns, and identifying undervalued opportunities. My recent two-week winter escape to both Cape Verde's Mindelo and Jamaica's Ocho Rios presented an intriguing...
The first rays of dawn painted Otres Beach in hues that reminded me of my father's watercolor calligraphy — soft amber blending into cerulean blue. I'd arrived in Sihanoukville with little more than my camera, a well-thumbed Khmer phrasebook, and...
The moment my feet touched Antiguan soil, I knew I'd found something special. Those turquoise waters aren't just for the resort crowd, friends. As someone who grew up surrounded by the rugged beauty of Alaska, I've developed a knack for...
There's something deliciously contradictory about seeking out beaches in two of the world's most unexpected coastal destinations. As someone who's traversed shorelines from the Mediterranean to New Zealand's rugged coasts, I've developed a particular fondness for beaches that challenge conventional...
As someone who's built a career advocating for diverse perspectives, I've learned that sometimes the most illuminating comparisons come from studying contrasts. This summer, an unexpected work opportunity allowed me to experience two coastal towns that couldn't be more different:...