20 articles tagged with family travel
I'll be honest—when I first flew into Enid, Oklahoma for a university partnership meeting, I expected tumbleweeds and not much else. What I discovered instead was a surprisingly vibrant small town that perfectly captures the heartland's autumn magic. Nestled in...
When I first moved to the United States from Valencia, I never imagined the Midwest would capture my heart quite like it has. Evansville, Indiana—this riverside gem tucked along the Ohio River—surprised me during a research stop that turned into...
There's something oddly grounding about returning to America's heartland after years of chasing festival circuits across Europe. Salina, Kansas might not have the algorithmic appeal of coastal destinations, but that's precisely its charm. This unassuming city along I-70 offers families...
Look, I'll be honest - Hattiesburg wasn't on my radar until a layover in New Orleans had me searching for nearby military history sites. What I found surprised me. This southern Mississippi college town delivers authentic experiences without the tourist...
Springfield sits where the Connecticut River bends eastward, a strategic location that made it both an industrial powerhouse and a cultural crossroads. As someone who has spent decades studying how rivers shape communities, I find Springfield particularly fascinating—this city transformed...
As someone who coordinates events across Darwin and beyond, I've learned that the best family experiences often hide in unexpected places. Woodbridge, New Jersey surprised me during a spring visit—this township just 30 minutes from Manhattan offers families a refreshing...
I'll be honest—when my editor first suggested a South Dakota road trip, I raised an eyebrow. But after spending a week winding through the Black Hills with friends and their kids, navigating between presidential faces and otherworldly rock formations, I'm...
When most people think of Dearborn, Michigan, they picture assembly lines and Model T's. But during a recent weekend visit while consulting with a local community center on art therapy programs, I discovered something far more compelling: one of North...
Berlin surprised me. I'd visited years ago as a DJ, experiencing the legendary techno scene, but returning with my daughter and her best friend last summer revealed an entirely different city—one bursting with family-friendly adventures. Between the interactive museums, massive...
As someone who's explored coastal Thailand and Costa Rica with my kids, I'll admit I was skeptical about spending a week in West Des Moines. But here's what I learned: sometimes the best family adventures happen in places you least...
The first time I sketched a New England sugar maple in full autumn glory, I understood why my grandmother always said that every place has its own sacred season. Merrimack, New Hampshire, tucked into the heart of the Merrimack Valley,...
I'll be honest—when a law school buddy first suggested Fremont, Nebraska for a weekend getaway, I raised an eyebrow. But sometimes the best travel experiences come from places that don't make the glossy magazine covers. Nestled along the Platte River,...
As someone who typically chases ancient civilizations and high-altitude adventures, I was initially skeptical when friends suggested I explore Lenexa, Kansas during a cardiology conference in Kansas City. But this unassuming suburb surprised me with its thoughtful blend of outdoor...
Growing up landlocked in Kentucky, I never imagined I'd become so passionate about ocean sports. But after my first research trip to California's coastal innovation labs, I was hooked—not just on the marine technology I was documenting, but on the...
I'll admit, Des Moines wasn't on my radar until a work trip brought me to Iowa last spring. Growing up between Tokyo's neon-lit streets and California's coastline, I had preconceptions about the Midwest. But Des Moines surprised me with its...
