9 articles tagged with scenic drives
G'day, fellow wanderers! There's something almost spiritual about the open road in Montana—where the highways stretch toward distant mountains and the big sky truly earns its nickname. Having spent the last three summers exploring these routes, I've come to appreciate...
The first time I stood at the base of the Superstition Mountains, their jagged silhouette cutting into Arizona's impossibly blue sky, I felt that familiar tingle of adventure calling. Mesa might not top everyone's bucket list, but this desert gem...
As someone who lives for school breaks and the open road, Romania's western frontier has been on my radar for years. When I finally got the chance to explore Timisoara and the surrounding region last summer, I discovered a perfect...
After 30 years patrolling Rio's bustling streets and another decade walking the beat in Kitchener, I've developed a sixth sense for discovering hidden gems. The 30-mile stretch between Portland and Vancouver, Washington isn't just a drive—it's a journey through cascading...
After five years of exploring Asia's vibrant landscapes from my home base in Seoul, I found myself back on American soil this autumn for my nephew's graduation from Syracuse University. Rather than flying directly, I convinced my brother's family to...
After decades of traversing the globe's most spectacular landscapes, I find myself continually drawn back to the majestic Canadian Rockies. The journey from Calgary's urban landscape to Banff's alpine splendor represents one of North America's most rewarding transitions – a...
Okay, so I might be a 26-year-old 'retiree' (still feels weird to say that!), but there's nothing that makes me feel more alive than hitting the open road with my little co-pilot. When my son Liam asked to see 'real...
¡Hola, aventureros! There's something magical about autumn in the Midwest that keeps pulling me back year after year. The fiery canvas of changing leaves, the crisp morning air that begs for a warm cup of coffee, and the gentle flow...
As an actuary by profession, I've always found a certain beauty in mapping probabilities and calculating optimal outcomes. Perhaps that's why road trips appeal to me so deeply—they're exercises in both statistical planning and serendipitous discovery. This particular journey, from...
