17 articles tagged with romantic getaway
Portsmouth, Virginia surprised me. As someone who typically chases ancient temples and indigenous architecture across continents, I wasn't expecting to find such architectural richness in this waterfront city just across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk. But here's what captured my...
Baltimore's Inner Harbor holds a special place in American military history—this is where Francis Scott Key penned The Star-Spangled Banner during the War of 1812. Today, the waterfront has transformed into one of the East Coast's most romantic destinations, where...
When my firm sent me to Shanghai for a finance summit last October, I carved out a weekend escape to Hangzhou—a decision that transformed a routine business trip into one of the most romantic getaways I've experienced. West Lake's autumn...
Tamarindo's main beach gets all the attention, but the real magic lies in the hidden coves scattered along this stretch of Pacific coastline. Having spent three research seasons here studying coastal microclimate variations with my dad, I've discovered beaches that...
As someone who typically balances business travel with social impact work, stepping into Fort Lauderdale's world of luxury was like entering an alternate universe—one where the winter sun kisses your skin as you sip champagne on the deck of your...
There's something deeply spiritual about floating among ancient limestone karsts while sipping premium champagne at sunset. Having visited Halong Bay four times now—twice solo and twice with friends—I've discovered that experiencing this UNESCO World Heritage site aboard a luxury junk...
As someone who's spent years chasing finish lines across continents, I've learned that the true victory often lies in knowing when to slow down. My recent week in Seychelles taught me this lesson in spectacular fashion. Trading my running shoes...
There's a Seville that exists beyond the grand Cathedral and the majestic Alcázar—a city of whispers and secrets tucked away behind ornate iron gates and unassuming doorways. As someone who's spent years seeking the authentic pulse of cities across continents,...
There's something about Vermont in autumn that speaks to the biologist in me. Perhaps it's the spectacular chemical transformation happening in millions of leaves as chlorophyll production slows, revealing the hidden xanthophylls and carotenoids that paint the landscape in fiery...
Who would've thought that my air traffic control conference would lead me to one of America's most underrated culinary destinations? Certainly not this Aussie transplant! Yet here I am, absolutely gobsmacked by Topeka's farm-to-table revolution. The Kansas capital has quietly...
Having traversed mountain ranges across five continents and sampled cuisine from Mexico City to Madrid, I've developed quite the discerning palate. Yet Jacksonville's culinary scene caught me completely by surprise during a recent weekend detour after an environmental policy conference...
After decades of managing IT systems, I've discovered there's nothing quite like pressing pause on life's constant digital notifications to immerse myself in places that awaken all five senses. Verona—a city I've returned to three times now—does exactly that. Beyond...
As someone who typically travels with educational goals in mind for my legal work, I recently found myself with a rare opportunity: a child-free weekend in Europe with my closest friend from law school. We were both craving something beyond...
Standing beneath the imposing medieval archway of Rothenburg ob der Tauber's Rödertor gate, I felt that familiar tingle of excitement I've experienced at historical sites from Edinburgh Castle to Rome's Colosseum. But this small Bavarian town offered something different—something more...
I still remember the first time I rounded that heart-stopping curve on the Amalfi Drive, knuckles white on the steering wheel, as the sapphire Mediterranean suddenly appeared 500 feet below. The road clung to the cliffside like an afterthought, and...
