27 articles tagged with cycling
There's something magical about the way morning light catches on Utrecht's canal waters, creating ripples of gold that dance beneath centuries-old wharf cellars. Having traded the sun-baked streets of Seville for Australia's coastal breezes, I find myself drawn to places...
Well, lads and lassies, let me tell you about one of Toronto's best-kept secrets that isn't really a secret at all. Just a wee hop across the harbor lies an oasis so removed from the city's hustle you'll swear you've...
Five years ago, while cycling through Belgium on my journey that would eventually lead me to call France home, I stumbled upon a city that's inexplicably absent from most travelers' itineraries. Mechelen sits quietly between Brussels and Antwerp, just 20...
When most mainlanders think of Dover, Delaware, their minds immediately race to the thundering engines of NASCAR. But as someone who's spent decades seeking out hidden adventure pockets across the country, I can tell you that Dover's natural landscape holds...
As an environmental researcher who has traversed forests across continents, I find myself continually drawn back to Eugene, Oregon—a verdant sanctuary nestled between the Willamette and McKenzie Rivers. My first encounter with Eugene's biophilic urban design was during an academic...
The data never lies, and the numbers behind Vermont's natural splendor are truly remarkable: over 75% forest coverage, 800+ miles of hiking trails, and a state that ranks consistently in the top five for environmental quality. But statistics alone can't...
Standing beside my rented bicycle at Kinderdijk, watching the morning mist hover over the network of canals and windmills, I couldn't help but think what a perfect classroom this would make. As a geography teacher, I've always believed that landscapes...
Standing at Dublin Airport after a 30-hour journey from Adelaide, I faced that familiar traveler's dilemma—how to navigate this city efficiently without blowing my research stipend in the process. Having explored indigenous communities across remote Australia and trekked through Mongolia's...
There's something deeply satisfying about exploring a new place using nothing but your own two feet and public transportation. After spending years cycling pilgrimages across Europe and Asia, I've developed a particular appreciation for car-free travel experiences. Last summer, while...
Standing at the edge of Lake Balaton as the summer sun dips toward the horizon, I'm reminded of why emergency responders like me are drawn to water. There's something inherently healing about these vast liquid expanses—they force us to slow...
The moment I stepped onto Lisbon's cobblestone streets last spring, I felt an immediate connection to this city of contrasts. Perhaps it was the familiar hum of diverse cultures coexisting—something that resonates with my own Indian-Korean heritage—or maybe it was...
Look, I've hauled freight across three countries in a single day, but there's something about the journey between Paris and Versailles that hits different. Sure, most tourists hop on the RER C train and call it a day—efficient, cheap, done....
Olá, amigos! When my tax advisory work brought me to Michigan last autumn, I expected spreadsheets and client meetings—not the kaleidoscope of fall colors that would captivate this Brazilian soul. Livonia surprised me with its abundant green spaces tucked between...
When I traded the Rio Grande for the Wicomico River last summer, I wasn't expecting to find such a fascinating microcosm of Eastern Shore ecology and culture in Salisbury, Maryland. Even more surprising? I navigated this entire adventure without once...
While visiting my daughter's family in Newcastle last summer, I discovered that this vibrant coastal city offers far more than its postcard-perfect beaches. As a grandmother to two energetic youngsters and an environmental scientist at heart, I found myself delightfully...
