14 articles tagged with family friendly
When my logistics team sent me to South Dakota for a supply chain conference, I expected cornfields and not much else. But Mitchell—this charming little city with its world-famous Corn Palace—surprised me in ways I never imagined! As someone who...
There's something magical about watching a child's face light up when they realize cars don't exist in the place they're visiting. That's exactly what happened when my friend's kids first glimpsed Giethoorn's emerald canals cutting through thatched-roof cottages and flowering...
When my corporate wellness workshop brought me to Olathe, Kansas last month, I'll admit my expectations were modest. Coming from the urban density of Vancouver and now living in Lubbock, I've developed a particular lens for evaluating cities—seeking out architectural...
The morning light skims across Lake Coeur d'Alene like liquid gold, casting long shadows from the towering pines that frame this alpine oasis. Having photographed coastlines from Portugal to Thailand, I never expected to find such captivating shorelines nestled in...
When my accounting firm sent me to South Dakota for a tax consultation with a multinational client, I found myself with a weekend to explore Watertown—a delightful surprise in America's heartland. *Que maravilha!* (How wonderful!) This charming city nestled alongside...
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....
There's something magical about places that transform completely with the changing seasons, offering entirely new experiences as the calendar turns. Auburn, Maine is precisely such a destination—one that captured my heart during a two-week family visit last year. Nestled alongside...
There's something magical about witnessing a child's eyes widen with wonder at the sight of snow-capped mountains reflected in crystal-clear waters. While Queenstown is renowned as New Zealand's adventure capital, many travelers don't realize it's also an incredible destination for...
Having traversed the Arctic's icy expanses with my camera in tow, one might wonder what drew me to the rust-red landscapes of Utah. The answer, dear readers, is quite simple: contrast. The juxtaposition of St. George's terracotta terrain against Zion's...
When I first moved our family base to Valencia, I promised myself we'd explore more of my Scandinavian heritage with my daughter. Stockholm has since become our annual summer pilgrimage—a city that masterfully balances historical charm with progressive, family-centered design....
There's something magical about discovering a place that hasn't yet been overrun by tourism but offers all the natural splendor you could ask for. Sanford, Maine is exactly that kind of treasure – a place where pristine lakes mirror the...
When most people think of Rochester, Minnesota, the world-renowned Mayo Clinic immediately comes to mind. But as someone who's visited this charming city multiple times while supporting friends through medical treatments, I've discovered there's so much more to experience here—especially...
Vienna wasn't on my radar until a fellow EMT described how the city's sacred geometry—visible in its imperial architecture and circular layout—created a sense of healing just by walking its streets. After a particularly grueling winter rescue season in Nova...
There's something profoundly humbling about watching the Caribbean Sea meet the horizon in a seamless gradient of blues. Standing on Palm Beach in Noord, Aruba, I couldn't help but draw parallels to the cricket pitches I've covered across the globe—both...