37 articles tagged with fall foliage
When most travelers think of Rhode Island, Newport mansions and Providence's food scene typically steal the spotlight. But tucked away in the nation's smallest state is an even tinier treasure - Central Falls, a 1.3 square mile cultural melting pot...
The first light of dawn breaks over Cadillac Mountain, casting long shadows across granite peaks that rise dramatically from the Atlantic. The rhythmic percussion of waves against rocky shores creates what I call the 'Acadian heartbeat' – a natural symphony...
There's something mathematically perfect about Vergennes, Vermont. At precisely 2.5 square miles, America's smallest city packs a historical density that would make any data analyst smile. As someone who's spent decades calculating risk in corporate boardrooms before trading spreadsheets for...
After driving buses through the concrete jungles of Liverpool and Sydney for nearly four decades, there's something bloody magical about trading tarmac for trails. Connecticut might not be Nepal or the Scottish Highlands, but crikey, these modest mountains pack a...
There's something deeply healing about small places with big hearts. Vergennes – all one square mile of it – embodies this paradox perfectly. As Vermont's smallest city, it offers an intimacy that larger luxury destinations simply cannot match. Having spent...
The moment I stepped onto the creaking porch of the Lizzie Borden House, a chill ran through me that had nothing to do with the crisp New England fall air. Growing up with Tlingit stories of spirits and unseen worlds,...
Okay, so I might be a 26-year-old 'retiree' (still feels weird to say that!), but there's nothing that makes me feel more alive than hitting the open road with my little co-pilot. When my son Liam asked to see 'real...
When my dear friend Elaine invited me to spend a week at her charming Essex home during peak foliage season, I jumped at the chance. Having traversed bazaars from Marrakech to Bangkok, I found myself unexpectedly enchanted by this Vermont...
There's something about small capitals that speaks to my soul. Perhaps it's the way they balance official grandeur with intimate community spaces, creating a visual dialogue between power and everyday life. Montpelier, Vermont – America's smallest state capital with just...
There's something magical about Appalachia in autumn that speaks to both the scientist and the soul-seeker in me. The collision of crisp mountain air, kaleidoscopic foliage, and the region's deeply rooted healing traditions creates an experience that's both grounding and...
There's something almost meditative about watching maple leaves drift onto the still surface of Mousam River on a crisp October morning. After decades chasing Silicon Valley's relentless pace, I've learned to appreciate these quiet moments of connection. Sanford, Maine isn't...
The Piedmont region of South Carolina reveals itself like a watercolor painting in autumn—subtle hues gradually intensifying until you find yourself immersed in a masterpiece of natural beauty. After years of seeking dramatic mountain panoramas across the Himalayas and Andes,...
There's something deeply spiritual about autumn in the Ozarks—the way creation adorns itself in fiery hues before winter's contemplative slumber. Nestled between the ancient wisdom of these mountains and the youthful energy of Fayetteville lies Springdale, Arkansas—a place I've come...
G'day mates! There's something magical about standing atop a Vermont summit, watching autumn's kaleidoscope unfold beneath you while breathing in that crisp mountain air. As someone who grew up surrounded by Australia's unique landscapes, I've developed quite the appreciation for...
There's something utterly captivating about places that defy expectations. Vergennes, Vermont—pronounced Ver-*jenz*, not like the French city—is precisely that kind of delightful contradiction. At just 2 square miles, it proudly claims the title of America's smallest city, yet somehow packs...
