11 articles tagged with museum experiences
As someone who grew up traversing continents with a diplomat father, I've developed a keen eye for destinations that seamlessly blend cultural enrichment with family entertainment. Zurich—often pigeonholed as merely a banking hub—has surprised me time and again with its...
Standing at the bow of a life-sized ship replica inside the New Bedford Whaling Museum, I found myself transported to the 19th century—when this Massachusetts coastal city was the wealthiest per capita in America. The golden age of whaling may...
Standing at the edge of the mighty Mississippi River with my daughter perched on my shoulders, I couldn't help but feel connected to generations of travelers who've been drawn to these waters. Dubuque, Iowa's oldest city, offers families a perfect...
While my research typically takes me to remote Andean glaciers or isolated Arctic communities, a recent invitation to lecture at Coe College provided an unexpected opportunity to explore Cedar Rapids, Iowa with my colleague's family. As an anthropologist accustomed to...
When most travelers think of Nevada, the neon lights of Las Vegas or Reno immediately come to mind. But tucked between the Sierra Nevada mountains and the high desert lies Carson City, a place where the echoes of the Wild...
There's something mesmerizingly rhythmic about America's heartland that reminds me of geothermal patterns—predictable yet uniquely beautiful in each iteration. After years of documenting erupting geysers across continents, I found myself drawn to a different kind of natural pattern: the agricultural...
Standing beneath the expansive wings of historic aircraft, I found myself contemplating the curious intersection of human innovation and ecological impact. Dayton, Ohio—birthplace of aviation—might seem an unusual destination for a wildlife biologist accustomed to tropical canopies and island ecosystems....
G'day, mates! Kevin Thompson here, coming to you fresh from what I can only describe as a mind-expanding week in Brisbane. Many travelers bypass this gem for Sydney or Melbourne, but that's a rookie mistake I'm glad I didn't make....
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...
The first time I brought my niece and nephew to Chicago, I approached it with the same analytical mindset I once applied to textile supply chains. I had spreadsheets, timetables, and contingency plans for weather disruptions. By day two, those...
The canal water rippled with amber reflections as I leaned against a centuries-old bridge, watching Amsterdam awaken. Most tourists were still sleeping off their coffee shop adventures or Red Light District explorations, but I was here for something deeper. As...