14 articles tagged with botanical gardens
The morning bells of St. Joseph's Catholic Church greeted me as I stepped onto Macon's historic streets, their resonance reminding me of the Benedictine monasteries I once recorded in Bavaria. This central Georgian city—often overshadowed by Atlanta and Savannah—holds a...
Standing at the edge of Funchal's marina, watching the Atlantic waves crash against volcanic shores, I couldn't help but think about the geological forces that created this paradise. Madeira—a volcanic archipelago that rose from the ocean floor millions of years...
I never expected to find myself in Omaha, Nebraska, animating bicycle routes through cornfields on my iPad while sipping coffee at an adorable local café. But when my sister asked me to take my niece and nephew (ages 8 and...
From 35,000 feet above South Africa, the landscape transforms from the urban sprawl of Johannesburg to the undulating green carpets of Mpumalanga province. As we begin our descent into Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, I'm always struck by how the terrain...
As I stepped off the plane into Kolkata's winter air, the scent of *mishti doi* and chai mingled with the unmistakable energy of a city in perpetual motion. Having traversed the globe from São Paulo to Darjeeling numerous times for...
As I stepped off the train at Dongdaegu Station, the crisp spring air carried the scent of cherry blossoms and street food—an intoxicating welcome to South Korea's fourth-largest city. While Seoul and Busan often steal the spotlight, Daegu offers an...
When most travelers think of Puerto Rico, San Juan's colorful streets and Rincón's beaches typically top the list. But my investigative instincts recently led me to Caguas—a city that flies under the tourist radar but delivers big on authentic Boricua...
As a laboratory technician who's spent years analyzing data and methodically documenting research findings, I approach travel with the same analytical precision—especially when visiting Singapore, a city that perfectly marries scientific innovation with cultural heritage. Having recently returned from my...
As I descended into N'djili International Airport, the sprawling expanse of Kinshasa unfurled beneath me—a vibrant tapestry of urban development pressed against the mighty Congo River. Many colleagues raised eyebrows when I mentioned my plans to explore luxury experiences in...
There's something profoundly therapeutic about standing amidst seven million flowering bulbs at dawn, before the gates open to the general public. The morning light filters through the canopy of ancient beech trees, casting dappled shadows across rivers of tulips arranged...
When I first moved to Tokyo for my research position three years ago, I felt like I was excavating a new kind of site—one that was simultaneously ancient and ultramodern, layered with centuries of history yet pulsing with futuristic energy....
When I first planned to visit both Mexico City and Dublin within the same autumn season, friends questioned the unusual pairing. 'What do these cities possibly have in common?' they asked. As an archaeologist who's spent years studying Mesoamerican civilizations...
After relocating from Oklahoma to Perth five years ago, I've made it my mission to explore Australia's diverse cities with the same analytical eye I once applied to tax codes. Brisbane, Queensland's subtropical capital, has become one of my favorite...
The first rays of dawn filter through the acacia trees as I sip my morning coffee on the terrace of Giraffe Manor. A gentle rustle draws my attention to the window where a Rothschild giraffe extends its elegant neck, curious...