90 articles tagged with educational travel
As an educator who's spent years encouraging my students to look beyond the surface of any destination, I've come to practice what I preach in my own travels. The Yucatan Peninsula has long been synonymous with all-inclusive resorts and picture-perfect...
Last summer, while guiding my dear friend Claire and her grandchildren through the winding cobblestone paths of Mont-Saint-Michel, I witnessed something remarkable. Ten-year-old Emma, typically glued to her tablet, stood transfixed before the abbey's soaring Gothic arches, peppering me with...
While I typically document my solo adventures through historic hot springs and prestigious golf courses, my recent trip to Atlanta with my sister and her two children (ages 7 and 9) revealed a surprisingly delightful family destination that merits sharing....
Standing at the corner of North Gay Street in downtown Auburn, I felt that familiar investigative tingle – the one that tells me there's more beneath the surface. Most visitors know Auburn for its imposing university campus and passionate football...
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...
Standing at the edge of the Black Warrior River, watching the autumn leaves dance across Tuscaloosa's historic streets, I couldn't help but feel the weight of history in this Alabama city. As someone who grew up between two cultures in...
There's something mesmerizingly rhythmic about America's heartland that reminds me of geothermal patterns—predictable yet uniquely beautiful in each iteration. After years of documenting erupting geysers across continents, I found myself drawn to a different kind of natural pattern: the agricultural...
¡Hola amigos y guten tag, meine Freunde! Manila might not be the first destination that comes to mind for a family adventure, but this vibrant Philippine capital has completely surprised me with its blend of rich cultural heritage and kid-friendly...
When most travelers think of the UAE, Dubai's gleaming skyscrapers and Abu Dhabi's architectural marvels dominate the conversation. But nestled between these two giants lies Sharjah – the cultural heart of the Emirates and, surprisingly, a paradise for families seeking...
Standing at Fort Monroe's stone walls with my fingers tracing centuries-old mason work, I felt the weight of 400 years of American history beneath my fingertips. Hampton, Virginia isn't just another coastal town – it's where America's story began unfolding...
When I first visited Haifa with my friend's children last spring, I was immediately struck by how this Israeli city perfectly balances cultural richness with family-friendly accessibility. Nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and Mount Carmel, Haifa offers a unique blend...
Standing on the wooden boardwalks of Old Sacramento, I felt the weight of history beneath my feet—layers of stories compressed like geological strata. The afternoon sun cast long shadows across weathered brick facades, highlighting textures that my sculptor's fingers itched...
Standing at the corner of South Elm Street, my data scientist brain calculated that I was exactly 2,789 miles from my apartment in Lyon, yet somehow closer to understanding American history than ever before. Greensboro's civil rights landmarks aren't just...
As a former finance professional who's now called Berlin home for nearly a decade, I've developed a reputation among friends and colleagues for my meticulously researched family itineraries. Los Angeles presents a fascinating case study in destination optimization—most visitors default...
As a public defender and mom of two curious kids, I've learned that travel isn't just about seeing new places—it's about creating living classrooms for our children. Chicago, with its rich architectural heritage and vibrant cultural tapestry, offers so much...