685 articles tagged with family travel
Standing at the banks of the North Platte River, watching my friend's kids attempt their first fly fishing casts, I was struck by how Casper, Wyoming defies expectations. As someone who typically studies marine ecosystems in coastal destinations, this high...
The crystalline waters of Belize's Caribbean coast hold treasures beyond measure, but none quite as charming as its island gems—San Pedro and Caye Caulker. When my daughter Maya and I traded our Ohio courtroom and preschool for this tropical paradise...
When I landed in Puerto Plata with my anthropology classmates last winter, I was immediately struck by the dichotomy of accommodation options. Massive all-inclusive compounds with their wristband-wearing guests stood in contrast to charming boutique hotels nestled in colonial buildings....
There's something profoundly humbling about trading celestial observations for terrestrial explorations. When my department at Australian National University sent me to Kansas City for an astronomy conference, I extended my stay to explore Lenexa—a suburb that promised both night sky...
When most families dream of Peruvian adventures, Machu Picchu and Cusco typically top the list. But after my third medical conference in Lima last summer, I decided to venture north with my colleague's family to explore Piura—a region that beautifully...
When I first mentioned taking Ellie to Tucumán, my investor friends thought I'd finally lost my mind. 'Why not Mendoza or Bariloche?' they asked. But I've always believed that the soul of a country lies in its historic heartland, not...
¡Hola, amigos! After decades of exploring Mexico's vibrant coastlines, I've developed quite the soft spot for Cancun. While some dismiss it as merely a tourist playground, I've discovered there's so much more beneath the surface—especially when you know where to...
Man, I never thought I'd be writing about Brookings, South Dakota, but this little prairie town completely blindsided me with its charm! While passing through on a cross-country fitness workshop tour, what was meant to be a quick overnight turned...
When my daughter Amara and I arrived in Brikama after a long journey from Osaka, I was immediately struck by the town's vibrant energy - a welcome contrast to the structured formality of both my courtroom in Japan and my...
Who would have thought that nestled in the rolling Ozark hills lies a shopping paradise that rivals some of my favorite retail destinations around the world? Rogers, Arkansas might not be the first place that comes to mind when you...
Chicago holds a special place in my heart as one of America's most underrated family destinations. Having just returned from a week-long adventure with my four-year-old daughter Mia, I'm convinced the Windy City rivals any European cultural hub we've explored...
As someone who's scaled Himalayan peaks and danced through Latin American festivals, I never expected to find such charm in the heart of America's breadbasket. Yet here I was in Salina, Kansas—a place most travelers zoom past on I-70—discovering that...
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...
Standing at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, with the summer sun warming my face and a gentle breeze carrying the scent of pine, I couldn't help but think how Ogden might be Utah's best-kept secret. Unlike its flashier cousin...
G'day, fellow adventurers! There's something profoundly nostalgic about returning to your homeland after years abroad. While Hamburg's gothic architecture and robust beer culture have become my adopted home, the rugged beauty of Australia's west coast still pulls at my heartstrings....
