14 articles tagged with free activities
There's something magical about Montana in the summer that keeps drawing me back, despite having access to the world's most exclusive destinations. Bozeman—a place where rugged mountain ranges frame crystal-clear skies and where luxury and simplicity dance in perfect harmony—offers...
When most travelers hear 'Vancouver,' they immediately think of the Canadian metropolis, but just across the Columbia River from Portland sits Vancouver, Washington—a Pacific Northwest gem that's been quietly cultivating its own unique identity. As someone who regularly conducts field...
So there I was, my game dev deadline looming, when my laptop decided to fry itself in spectacular fashion. The universe was clearly telling me to take a break, and with fall temperatures making Virginia Beach actually pleasant instead of...
When most travelers hear 'Florence,' their minds immediately drift to the Renaissance splendor of Italy. But tucked away in South Carolina lies another Florence—a charming southern town with its own distinct personality and surprising depth. Having grown up in Venice,...
When most people hear 'Manhattan,' their minds immediately drift to towering skyscrapers and Broadway shows. But tucked away in the Flint Hills of Kansas lies another Manhattan—affectionately dubbed 'The Little Apple'—that captured my heart during a recent hockey tournament detour....
When most people think 'Hawaii vacation,' they immediately see dollar signs. But after visiting the Big Island's eastern gem five times over the past decade, I've cracked the code to experiencing Hilo's lush beauty without emptying my teacher's paycheck. The...
When I first moved from Edinburgh to Salt Lake City, I worried my days of casual European museum-hopping were behind me. Then I discovered Mexico City—just a hop south—and blimey, what a revelation! This sprawling metropolis houses over 150 museums,...
¡Hola amigos viajeros! Remember that feeling when you find a perfect little taqueria tucked away from tourist crowds? That's the magic I'm bringing you today, but Boston-style. When my college roomie Lucia invited me to visit her in Boston last...
The crisp autumn air whispered secrets of New England's hidden gems as I stepped off the bus in Springfield, Massachusetts last weekend. After years of chasing mountaintops across continents, I've developed a keen eye for overlooked destinations that won't drain...
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...
The rhythm of my running shoes hitting Stockholm's cobblestone streets reminded me of vinyl records spinning in those hidden record shops I love to discover. There's a cadence to this city – expensive yet accessible, modern yet ancient – that...
The rhythm of Rio isn't just in its samba—it's in the footfalls of early morning beach runners, the hushed whispers in century-old monasteries, and the vinyl crackle from hole-in-the-wall record shops tucked between the city's famous facades. After logging miles...
There's a particular irony in retiring from refugee resettlement work only to find myself constantly displaced by choice. Yet here I am, standing at the edge of English Bay as the summer sun dips behind Vancouver's North Shore mountains, reflecting...
Listen up, budget explorers! When my retail buying gig sent me to London Fashion Week last season, I found myself with extra days to kill and a seriously depleted expense account. But here's the thing about London – this city...
