20 articles tagged with north carolina
As someone who typically documents the intricate patterns of Oaxacan textiles or urban murals in Bogotá, I found myself surprisingly captivated by Wilmington's coastal charm during what was supposed to be a quick medical conference stopover. What began as a...
The Atlantic whispers stories to those willing to listen—tales of adventure, resilience, and the delicate dance between human spirit and natural power. After months documenting traditional weaving techniques in Guatemala, I found myself drawn to North Carolina's coastline, seeking the...
There's a fascinating parallel between the grand temples of ancient civilizations and the design sanctums of High Point, North Carolina. Both represent pinnacles of human craftsmanship, cultural values materialized in physical form. During a recent business trip to discuss sustainable...
There's something magical about a city that feeds both your soul and your stomach. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville has somehow mastered this delicate balance – offering mind-blowing natural beauty alongside a food and drink scene that punches...
Standing at the intersection of historic charm and modern innovation, Charlotte reveals itself as a city of delightful contradictions. Having spent years documenting the delicate dance between human creation and natural spaces, I found myself utterly captivated by how the...
Ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata — when the land flourishes, the people flourish. This Māori proverb kept running through my mind as I wandered the heritage districts of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. There's something about a place that...
When I first arrived in Asheville last October, the mountains were ablaze with autumn colors that reminded me of the nebular clouds I've spent decades studying—vibrant, dynamic, and constantly shifting in the light. As an astronomer accustomed to remote observation...
While I typically find myself crawling through WWII bunkers in Eastern Europe or documenting forgotten fortresses along Mediterranean coastlines, a recent design project brought me to Greensboro, North Carolina. I'll be honest—I initially wondered if this mid-sized Southern city could...
Cities, like manuscripts, reveal their true character between the lines—in the margins and footnotes that casual readers often miss. Charlotte, North Carolina, known primarily as a banking powerhouse, harbors stories that deserve far more than a cursory skim. Having spent...
Standing beneath the massive metal sculpture outside the North Carolina Museum of Art, I felt that familiar tingle of discovery—the same sensation I experienced in Antelope Canyon years ago. Raleigh wasn't on my radar until a fellow insurance conference attendee...
There's something about autumn in the American South that feels like a slow fermentation—a gradual transformation that reveals hidden depths of flavor and character. As someone who's spent years documenting food traditions across continents, I wasn't expecting Raleigh to capture...
Standing at the corner of South Elm Street, my data scientist brain calculated that I was exactly 2,789 miles from my apartment in Lyon, yet somehow closer to understanding American history than ever before. Greensboro's civil rights landmarks aren't just...
When my quarterly risk assessment meeting in Research Triangle Park was extended to include a weekend, I decided to explore neighboring Cary instead of rushing back to Yokohama. *Yokatta ne* (what luck) – this unassuming North Carolina town turned out...
When my former academic colleague Maria asked for advice on planning her tech company's quarterly retreat, I was delighted to recommend Charlotte. Having visited the Queen City numerous times while researching colonial trade routes along the eastern seaboard, I've witnessed...
I never imagined that at 60, I'd be writing travel guides for families with young children, but life has a way of surprising you. While I typically find myself documenting the majestic canyons of Arizona or ancient temples in Cambodia,...
