37 articles tagged with city guide
G'day, mates! When I first visited Perth back in 2015 after the Cricket World Cup, I had no idea this sun-drenched Western Australian gem would capture my heart so completely. Often overlooked for Sydney or Melbourne, Perth offers that perfect...
The moment you step onto the rainbow-hued streets of Oranjestad, Aruba's capital reveals itself as a fascinating cultural tapestry—where Dutch colonial influence meets Caribbean flair in an explosion of color. During my recent weekend escape from Philadelphia's courtroom pressures, I...
Landing in Barcelona solo last spring was a total *pinch me* moment. After three consecutive seasons of sourcing textiles in Milan, I finally carved out a week to explore this Spanish design mecca on my own terms. As a retail...
When I first landed in Dakar last December, the warm Atlantic breeze carried notes of mbalax music and the scent of thieboudienne that instantly told me I'd found somewhere special. After five years of exploring European cities from my Paris...
There's something magical about Portugal that speaks to both my German precision and my adopted American sense of adventure. Having traversed this stunning country three times now, I've refined what I consider the perfect 10-day journey between its two crown...
As someone who studies ecological systems for a living, I've come to appreciate how cities, like ecosystems, have their own intricate networks and flows. San Francisco's public transportation system is a perfect example—a complex, interconnected web that, once understood, opens...
After years of exploring tundra landscapes and remote indigenous communities across the northern hemisphere, I've developed a profound appreciation for cultural contrasts. That's why Montreal captured my interest so completely during a recent summer weekend. This French-Canadian metropolis offers a...
Kuala Lumpur hit me like a sensory tsunami the moment I stepped out of KLIA – a chaotic blend of humid air, sizzling street food aromas, and the architectural clash of colonial heritage buildings against futuristic skyscrapers. As someone who...
I'll never forget stepping out of the Maglev train at Longyang Road Station, still buzzing from the 270mph journey from Pudong Airport, and being immediately hit by Shanghai's electric energy. The city feels like it exists in multiple timelines simultaneously—ancient...
Las Vegas has always struck me as a fascinating case study in cultural paradox - a manufactured oasis where the artificial and authentic coexist in surprising harmony. After dozens of business trips to Sin City over the past decade, I've...
Twenty years of sports journalism has taught me that a city's true character is rarely found in its glossy brochures or tourist hotspots. Like a cricket match where the real stories unfold between overs, Lusaka reveals itself in the spaces...
Rome wasn't built in a day, and it certainly can't be experienced in one either. But three days? That's enough time to scratch beneath the tourist veneer and begin to feel the city's ancient rhythms pulsing beneath your feet. I've...
There's something profoundly nostalgic about returning to your homeland as a visitor. As a Canadian now living abroad in Birmingham, my recent weekend in Montreal felt both like a homecoming and an exploration. This French-Canadian metropolis holds a special place...
When I first landed in Adelaide last year, I expected another sprawling Australian metropolis that would drain my wallet faster than I could say 'G'day.' Instead, I discovered a refreshingly navigable city with surprisingly affordable transportation options that make it...
Chicago has always reminded me of a sporting underdog with championship qualities—overlooked by some in favor of coastal American cities, yet possessing a cultural depth and architectural grandeur that rivals any global metropolis. Having visited the Windy City multiple times...