141 articles tagged with cultural tourism
The plane banks sharply over an impossibly blue lagoon, and for a moment, I'm transported back to my father's geological expeditions along Canada's eastern seaboard. But this isn't Nova Scotia—it's New Caledonia, that curious French territory floating in the South...
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...
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 ancient terraced vineyards of Portugal's Douro Valley unfold like living poetry carved into mountainsides—a testament to generations who have shaped this UNESCO World Heritage landscape through centuries of devotion. My grandmother would often speak of such places as having...
Standing on the crumbling balcony of Pousada de Baucau, I watched as the sunrise painted East Timor's coastline in hues of amber and gold. The Portuguese colonial architecture beneath my feet told stories of a complex past, while the Banda...
The first time I ventured beyond Lisbon's terracotta rooftops and winding cobblestone streets, I was struck by how quickly Portugal's capital surrenders to the Atlantic's embrace. Having documented textile traditions across four continents, I've developed a habit of seeking connections...
