354 articles tagged with couples travel
The mist rises slowly off the emerald waters, revealing the undulating silhouette of mountains embracing Taiwan's largest alpine lake. As a researcher of cross-cultural wellness practices, I've visited numerous sacred sites across Asia, but Sun Moon Lake (日月潭) offers a...
Standing before the towering columns of Baalbek's Temple of Jupiter, I felt simultaneously humbled and exhilarated. My camera felt almost inadequate to capture the sheer magnitude of what many archaeologists consider the most impressive Roman temple complex in the world....
The first time I bit into a fresh, cinnamon-dusted chimney cake (*kürtőskalács*) on a crisp Budapest autumn morning, I understood why this city has become a culinary destination that rivals Europe's most celebrated food capitals. As someone who's explored desert...
There's something magical about the Laurentian Mountains in autumn that speaks directly to my artist's soul. The symphony of crimson, amber, and gold that blankets these ancient peaks transforms an ordinary weekend escape from Montreal into a sensory masterpiece. Having...
There's something magical about the collision of old and new in Bern's shopping scene that continues to captivate me, even after numerous business trips to Switzerland's capital. My first encounter with the city's UNESCO-protected arcades—locally known as *Lauben*—transported me back...
After fifteen years in the vibrant streets of Rio, returning to North America always feels like slipping into an old, comfortable sweater—familiar yet somehow new. My recent autumn weekend in Boston reminded me why this city holds a special place...
The train from Bucharest wound through the Carpathian Mountains like a steel serpent, delivering me to Brasov's doorstep as autumn painted the surrounding forests in brilliant amber and crimson. Most travelers chart a course to this Transylvanian gem solely for...
When most people think of Dallas dining, their minds immediately jump to smoky brisket and finger-licking ribs. Don't get me wrong—the BBQ here is legendary for good reason. But after bringing my 12-year-old daughter Zoe to Dallas three times in...
As the ferry glided into Salelologa Harbor, the verdant silhouette of Savai'i Island emerged like a mirage from the cerulean Pacific waters. This moment marked my fourth journey to Polynesia, but my first to Samoa's less-traversed western island. The gateway...
The first time I visited Rabat, I was a skint university student with big dreams and an embarrassingly small travel budget. What I lacked in dirhams, I made up for in curiosity, which led me down narrow alleyways and into...
The Shanghai skyline transforms into a luminous tapestry after sunset, when the real magic of this metropolitan giant reveals itself. Having traversed the globe from Rio's vibrant beaches to Toronto's sleek towers, I've developed a particular affinity for cities that...
The engine of my Triumph Tiger 800 rumbled beneath me as I gazed at the road ahead, stretching from the colonial charm of San Miguel de Tucumán in Argentina to the bustling border town of Ciudad del Este in Paraguay....
There's something magical about soaring through a lush rainforest canopy with your partner, the wind in your hair and nothing but tropical wilderness stretching out below you. When I first visited Manuel Antonio with my closest friend last year, I...
¡Hola, Abenteurer! There's something magical about discovering hidden waterfalls that makes my German-Mexican heart beat faster. Having spent years inspecting safety protocols for rafting adventures, I've developed a sixth sense for finding those perfect water destinations that balance thrill with...
The afternoon light in Turin has a particular quality in autumn—golden and diffused, casting the elegant porticoed streets in a honeyed glow that seems to slow time itself. It was in this very light, thirteen years ago, that I first...
