54 articles tagged with museums
As a Miami native who grew up exploring Florida's less-traveled paths, I've always known there's more to Orlando than Mickey's kingdom. Don't get me wrong—Disney magic is real (and spectacular), but after countless visits to Central Florida over the years,...
When most people think of Miami, images of South Beach, art deco buildings, and adults sipping cocktails typically come to mind. But after three visits with my daughter Zoe over the past decade, I've discovered that Miami is actually an...
As a patent attorney who's mastered the art of finding hidden gems on a budget, I've applied my analytical skills to cracking London's notoriously expensive code. After multiple visits to the UK capital (initially for work, but increasingly to hunt...
The morning cacophony of Kampala greets me like an old friend—boda-bodas (motorcycle taxis) weaving through traffic, market vendors setting up their vibrant displays, and the distant calls of marabou storks perched atop the city's acacia trees. As a wildlife biologist...
As someone who's spent countless hours in laboratories analyzing data and methodically documenting findings, I've developed a particular approach to travel that mirrors my scientific mindset. Boston, with its rich tapestry of historical significance and intellectual capital, has become something...
Amsterdam has always held a special place in my heart. There's something magical about a city where centuries-old architecture frames picture-perfect canals, where bicycles outnumber people, and where you can wander from a world-class museum to a cozy brown café...
The first time my daughter and I stepped into Muscat's Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, with its massive crystal chandelier catching the morning light, I realized Oman would challenge everything we thought we knew about the Arabian Peninsula. After my transformative...
I'll never forget my first glimpse of Bogota's skyline, emerging through wisps of cloud as my plane descended toward El Dorado International. The sprawling metropolis nestled in its high Andean valley at 8,660 feet looked nothing like the Colombia of...
The air in Cairo carries stories thousands of years old – you can almost feel them entering your lungs with each breath, becoming part of you. That's what happened to me last fall when I finally made the journey to...