7 articles tagged with coastal getaways
While Mount Maunganui Beach rightfully claims its fame as Tauranga's crown jewel, my years exploring New Zealand's Bay of Plenty have revealed hidden coastal sanctuaries that offer respite from the summer crowds. Having traded Edinburgh's moody shores for Christchurch's Pacific...
After five years of exploring Asia's bustling metropolises, there's something profoundly restorative about returning to America's quaint coastal towns. Last month, my law school roommate and I escaped to Biddeford, Maine—a hidden gem along the Atlantic that perfectly balances historical...
There's something magical about a narrow strip of land where the ocean meets the bay, creating a microcosm of beach culture that feels worlds away from mainland life. Long Beach Island—LBI to locals—embodies what the Japanese call *ma* (間), the...
There's something magical about the Baltic coastline that speaks to my island-girl soul. After three summers of digital nomading across Northern Europe, I've found myself repeatedly drawn to Pärnu—Estonia's sun-drenched summer capital where Baltic traditions meet contemporary Nordic design. As...
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...
You know what they say about Portugal's beaches—they're all postcard perfect and packed with tourists. Well, folks, I'm here to let you in on a little secret: that's only half true. After 25+ years of corporate sales trips that eventually...
Sydney's coastline unfolds like a masterfully crafted tapestry—each cove and crescent of sand telling its own story of the relationship between this vibrant city and the Tasman Sea. While Bondi Beach commands the spotlight with its postcard perfection and crowds...