13 articles tagged with beaches
Well, lads and lassies, let me tell you about one of Toronto's best-kept secrets that isn't really a secret at all. Just a wee hop across the harbor lies an oasis so removed from the city's hustle you'll swear you've...
Growing up in Miami with a fishing rod practically glued to my hand, I thought I knew everything about Florida's waterfront adventures. But Jacksonville—Florida's largest city by area—has been a revelation even to this native Floridian. When my sister asked...
I've always been a sucker for the road less traveled, especially when I'm trying to stretch my vacation dollars. After visiting Virginia Beach five times in the last decade (three times with my buddies from the correctional facility for our...
There's something magical about Virginia Beach that most visitors never discover. Beyond the crowded boardwalk and tourist-filled shores lies a different coastal experience—one that balances luxury and authenticity in perfect harmony. After my third visit last summer with two close...
As a police officer from Calgary now based in Cleveland, my badge doesn't define my entire identity. When I'm not patrolling the streets, I'm exploring the world with a particular fascination for urban landscapes, cultural immersion, and of course, stargazing....
Coming back to my hometown of Miami always feels like slipping into a favorite pair of well-worn boat shoes—comfortable, familiar, yet somehow still exciting. Growing up here with my Cuban dad casting lines off Virginia Key, I learned every corner...
When I first plotted the statistical probability of finding paradise on a budget, St. John's, Antigua wasn't initially in my dataset. Yet after analyzing the variables of affordable accommodations, accessible beaches, and the mathematical symmetry of colonial architecture, this Caribbean...
Growing up with feet in two distinct cultures taught me the value of finding places that feel like a warm embrace – destinations where families can both explore and exhale together. South Portland, Maine is precisely that kind of place....
The moment our ferry approached Santorini's dramatic caldera, I knew this wouldn't be just another Mediterranean getaway. Those iconic white-washed buildings cascading down volcanic cliffs like frozen waterfalls against the azure Aegean Sea—*c'est magnifique!* But while most visitors flock to...
There's something utterly *magnifique* about the coastline of Western Australia that speaks directly to my soul. Having grown up with the French Riviera as my summer playground, I've developed quite the discerning eye for coastal beauty. Yet Perth—this sun-drenched paradise...
Let me tell you something about Barcelona's main beach, Barceloneta - it's like trying to find a seat at Fenway during a Yankees game. Packed, overpriced, and honestly? A bit overrated. After spending three summers exploring the Catalan coast while...
The morning light spills over Table Mountain like liquid gold as I sketch its contours from my temporary apartment in Bo-Kaap. This is my third visit to Cape Town, and each time I return, this city reveals another layer of...
The morning sun casts long shadows across Plaza del Carmen as I sip my espresso, watching Santa Clara stir to life. I've spent three days immersed in the revolutionary spirit of Che Guevara's city, but the Caribbean calls. While most...