378 articles tagged with couples travel
Well, wouldn't you know it? The little city that could is now the city that *is*! When my childhood friend Darlene moved to Meridian, Idaho fifteen years ago, I thought she'd fallen off the map. Now this former farming community...
There's something magical about small American towns that preserve their heritage while embracing their future. Georgetown, Kentucky—just a short drive from Louisville—embodies this beautiful duality. As someone who has explored cultural pockets across continents, I found myself unexpectedly charmed by...
The Netherlands has always held a special fascination for me, with its ingenious water management systems and distinctive urban planning. While most travelers beeline for Amsterdam's iconic canals and museums, there's a gem hiding in plain sight just 20 minutes...
There's something profoundly transformative about standing alone on a pristine stretch of sand, with nothing but the rhythmic symphony of waves to accompany your thoughts. After years chasing the world's most celebrated shorelines, I've discovered that true luxury isn't found...
There's something about the Lowcountry air that seems to nurture creativity. Perhaps it's the blend of salt marsh breezes, Spanish moss-draped history, and that distinctive Southern hospitality. While Charleston rightfully claims much of the spotlight, just across the Cooper River...
When most people think of Punta Cana, they envision endless stretches of pristine white sand beaches and turquoise waters—the quintessential Caribbean paradise. But after 25 years of coaching tennis and teaching languages, I've learned that the most memorable experiences often...
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...
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...
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...
There's something deliciously contradictory about seeking out beaches in two of the world's most unexpected coastal destinations. As someone who's traversed shorelines from the Mediterranean to New Zealand's rugged coasts, I've developed a particular fondness for beaches that challenge conventional...
The morning light catches on pink granite facades as I sip my coffee at an outdoor café in downtown Saint Cloud. There's something deeply grounding about this Minnesota city that reminds me of the prairie towns back home, yet with...
The morning light breaks over Denver's skyline, but my gaze is fixed westward, where the jagged silhouette of the Rocky Mountains calls with an irresistible whisper. Having traversed mountain ranges from the Himalayas to the Andes, I've developed an insatiable...
G'day, fellow wanderers! When I first landed in Shreveport for an air traffic controllers' conference, I expected just another American city with the standard casino-tourist trap combo. Three years and countless return visits later, I'm still uncovering layers of this...
After 35 years behind the wheel of buses across two continents, I've developed a knack for spotting the perfect day trip. Tacoma, Washington might not be the first place that comes to mind for mountain adventures, but crikey, it's sitting...
As a wildlife biologist accustomed to tracking urban ecological adaptations across North America, I've developed a particular appreciation for cities that surprise. Wichita, Kansas—a place many travelers overlook—has repeatedly captured my scientific curiosity during research visits to document the Arkansas...
