10 articles tagged with city break
Standing at the Peace Wall, tracing my fingers over decades of political messages, I couldn't help but reflect on Belfast's remarkable journey. This city—once defined by conflict—has transformed into a vibrant cultural hub while maintaining an authenticity that's increasingly rare...
I've summited peaks across the Americas and navigated medical emergencies in two languages, but discovering Buffalo on a shoestring budget last summer might be one of my most rewarding urban expeditions yet. This resilient Rust Belt phoenix is shedding its...
Ah, the Mediterranean – where history whispers through ancient stones and the sea breeze carries the scent of olive groves and citrus. After competing in a gaming tournament in Madrid last spring, I couldn't resist extending my European adventure with...
There's something wonderfully disarming about Dublin—a city where literary giants and pub storytellers are equally revered, where medieval streets lead to modern tech headquarters, and where the warmth of the people defies the often-gray skies overhead. After covering Six Nations...
When I first mentioned to my Brisbane friends that I was heading to Wuhan for a long weekend, their reactions were a mix of curiosity and surprise. 'Why Wuhan?' they asked. Having explored over 30 Chinese cities during my travels...
When I landed in Bern last spring for a quick sourcing trip to check out some emerging Swiss designers, I was immediately struck by how the medieval charm of Switzerland's capital city blends seamlessly with its ultra-modern public transportation system....
There's something about Dublin that reminds me of vinyl records – both have layers of history that reveal themselves gradually, both reward those willing to dig deeper, and neither requires a fortune to enjoy properly. After my third visit to...
Amsterdam has always held a special place in my heart. There's something magical about a city where centuries-old architecture frames picture-perfect canals, where bicycles outnumber people, and where you can wander from a world-class museum to a cozy brown café...
There's something magical about Dublin in autumn—the way golden light catches on Georgian doorways, how the crisp air carries both whispers of history and notes of street musicians, and how the racing season builds to its thrilling crescendo. As someone...
When my daughter and I landed in Auckland last autumn, the air carried that particular Pacific crispness that signals you've arrived somewhere special—a city where nature and urban sophistication exist in perfect equilibrium. Having visited cricket-playing nations across the globe,...
