50 articles tagged with day trips
The morning mist clung to the slopes of Mount Batilamu like a lover reluctant to leave, revealing glimpses of emerald valleys below as I sipped my coffee from a chipped enamel mug. Most travelers come to Fiji for the postcard-perfect...
When my gaming buddy mentioned his hometown of Nampa, Idaho as our potential meetup spot before heading to Boise's GameCon, I'll admit I had to double-check the map. Little did I know this gem in the Treasure Valley would offer...
Standing on the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar, with the vast Mongolian steppe stretching before me like an endless sea of grass, I couldn't help but think how this landscape rivaled even the most dramatic vistas of my native New Zealand. After...
Growing up between Alaska's rugged coastlines and Seattle's urban beaches gave me a unique appreciation for shoreline escapes. Now living just outside NYC, I've made it my mission to find that perfect balance of accessibility and natural beauty in the...
Traveling with children through Botswana presents a fascinating intersection of urban development and pristine wilderness—a juxtaposition I've come to appreciate deeply during my recent expedition to document traditional craftsmanship in Southern Africa. While Gaborone wasn't initially on my itinerary, accompanying...
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...
After spending three decades traversing the country for career development conferences, I've become something of an accidental expert at identifying strategic travel hubs. Vancouver, Washington might not make most travelers' bucket lists, but this unassuming city sitting just across the...
Let me start with a confession: when my veterinary conference in San Francisco was announced last fall, my wallet immediately went into defensive mode. The city's reputation for astronomical prices had me wondering if I'd be living on vending machine...
As someone who grew up with Manitoba's flat prairies, Vancouver's mountainous backdrop still takes my breath away every time I visit. While Whistler gets all the glory (and the crowds), I've discovered that some of the most soul-stirring mountain experiences...
After decades of traversing the globe's most spectacular landscapes, I find myself continually drawn back to the majestic Canadian Rockies. The journey from Calgary's urban landscape to Banff's alpine splendor represents one of North America's most rewarding transitions – a...
When I first landed in Oslo for a tax conference (of all things!), I expected another concrete jungle with suits and spreadsheets. *Que surpresa maravilhosa!* What a wonderful surprise to discover that this Scandinavian capital is actually an outdoor enthusiast's...
Standing at Milano Centrale, that magnificent marriage of fascist monumentalism and Art Deco exuberance, I found myself contemplating the curious paradox of Milan's transit system. Unlike Rome, where chaos seems encoded in the urban DNA, or Venice, where waterways dictate...
When I relocated to Toronto for my AI research position, I found myself longing for the vertical relief of mountain landscapes. This yearning brought me back to Denver last summer—a city I've visited multiple times for tech conferences but never...
Standing atop the Mount of Olives looking east from Jerusalem, I could almost see it – that shimmer of blue in the distance marking the lowest point on Earth. The Dead Sea has beckoned travelers for millennia, and at just...
Growing up with a Filipino father meant regular childhood visits to Manila, where I'd marvel at the fascinating blend of Spanish colonial architecture, ultra-modern skyscrapers, and the warm Filipino hospitality that makes this place so special. Now, as an engineer...