1151 articles tagged with budget travel
Growing up in Baltimore, I never fully appreciated the maritime treasure trove that was literally in my backyard. It wasn't until I started traveling internationally to document traditional crafts that I realized how special my hometown's harbor history truly is....
The moment my boots hit the rust-colored soil of Miles City, I knew I'd found something special. As someone who's chased astronomical wonders from the Atacama to the Arctic, there's something uniquely humbling about Montana's legendary 'Big Sky' that even...
As I stood atop the weathered stone ramparts of Fortaleza Ozama, the oldest European military structure in the Americas, I was struck by Santo Domingo's remarkable urban duality. The Dominican Republic's capital is a fascinating case study in colonial preservation...
Gonaïves isn't exactly on the typical tourist trail, and that's grand by me. This city - the cradle of Haitian independence - has a raw, unfiltered energy that reminds me of the industrial estates back in Limerick, minus the lashing...
Nestled between Baltimore and Washington D.C. sits Laurel, Maryland—a place that caught me completely by surprise, *meu amigos*! While helping a colleague navigate some cross-border tax complications, I stumbled upon this charming town with a historical tapestry so rich it...
There's something magical about Yokohama during cherry blossom season that takes me back to my first visit six years ago. Japan's second-largest city offers this brilliant contrast of futuristic skylines against the delicate pink petals that seem to float through...
There's something almost meditative about watching maple leaves drift onto the still surface of Mousam River on a crisp October morning. After decades chasing Silicon Valley's relentless pace, I've learned to appreciate these quiet moments of connection. Sanford, Maine isn't...
As someone who spends half my life in the air and the other half exploring cities on the ground, I've developed a keen eye for efficient transportation systems. Living in Venice—a city where cars are literally banned—has only heightened my...
G'day from Brisbane, my fellow solo adventurers! As someone who's made the leap from corporate America to a completely different life abroad, I can tell you there's something magical about exploring a new city completely on your own terms. Brisbane...
When Marco's cousin invited us to her spring wedding in Buenos Aires last year, I immediately suggested we extend our trip to include La Plata—Argentina's meticulously planned city that most tourists overlook. As a former paralegal with an eye for...
Growing up with Tlingit teachings about forest wisdom, I've developed a sixth sense for finding those magical pockets of nature that don't make it onto tourist brochures. Columbia, Missouri might not scream 'outdoor adventure destination' to most travelers, but trust...
As I stood at El Alto airport, 4,150 meters above sea level, my lungs immediately registered the thin Andean air while my eyes absorbed the sprawling terracotta cityscape cascading down the canyon below. La Paz—a place where pre-colonial traditions and...
The morning fog hung like a velvet curtain over Lucknow's skyline, revealing only snippets of the architectural treasures waiting to be discovered. Like a slow jazz melody building to its crescendo, this city unwraps its secrets one layer at a...
Gaithersburg, Maryland isn't typically on the radar for extreme weather chasers like myself, but after visiting my former engineering colleague who relocated there, I discovered a surprising network of green spaces worth documenting. The city's microclimate, influenced by its position...
The first thing that strikes you in Havana isn't the classic cars or the colonial architecture – it's the rhythm. Not just the music spilling from doorways and windows, but the actual pulse of the city itself. After five visits...