59 articles tagged with summer vacation
The Amalfi Coast might be famous for its postcard-perfect daylight views, but when the Mediterranean sun dips below the horizon, this Italian paradise transforms into something even more magical. Having covered sports events across Italy for years, I've developed a...
The first time I rolled into Idaho Falls on my Triumph Tiger, the Snake River greeted me with that signature Rocky Mountain welcome – crisp air, stunning views, and the promise of adventure at every turn. Since then, I've returned...
The first notes of morning light compose themselves across Sitka Sound as I stand on the upper deck of the MV Columbia, watching eagles circle above the spruce-covered islands that punctuate these waters like emerald notes on a maritime score....
I never expected to find myself in Omaha, Nebraska, animating bicycle routes through cornfields on my iPad while sipping coffee at an adorable local café. But when my sister asked me to take my niece and nephew (ages 8 and...
As I stood at the helm of the ferry cutting through the glassy waters of Lysefjord, the towering cliffs of Pulpit Rock looming overhead, I couldn't help but think how different this was from my usual night shifts patrolling Cleveland's...
There's something gloriously nostalgic about piling into a car and hitting the open road—especially when that road cuts through the rolling prairies and dramatic badlands of South Dakota. As someone who's ziplined through rainforests and bungee jumped off bridges, I...
Having traversed coastlines across five continents, I find myself continually drawn to the maritime corridors that connect communities and cultures. While my professional endeavors in maritime law have taken me to ports worldwide, there's something uniquely compelling about the eastern...
As someone who typically documents solo brewery-hopping in Belgium or medical tourism insights from Vietnam, pivoting to family travel content feels like switching from laparoscopic to open surgery—a completely different approach but equally rewarding in its own way. When my...
When most people think of Idaho, their minds immediately conjure images of endless potato fields stretching toward distant mountains. I'll admit, before my unexpected railway adventure brought me through the Gem State last summer, I was guilty of the same...
The morning light skims across Lake Coeur d'Alene like liquid gold, casting long shadows from the towering pines that frame this alpine oasis. Having photographed coastlines from Portugal to Thailand, I never expected to find such captivating shorelines nestled in...
The Pacific Ocean cradles two remarkable coastal cities on opposite sides of its vast expanse—San Francisco and Wellington. As someone who's called both hemispheres home, I've developed a profound appreciation for how these urban beaches offer dramatically different yet equally...
As someone who typically documents watershed restoration projects and biodiversity hotspots, I never expected to find such ecological richness in Erie, Pennsylvania. Yet here I was, watching my friend's children chase tiny waves along Presque Isle's sandy shores while a...
There's something magical about watching your grandson's eyes widen as a real-life cowboy tips his hat walking past, or seeing your mother's face light up at the sound of authentic frontier music. That's the Cheyenne effect—a place where three generations...
When my Ukrainian grandfather described the forests of his homeland in his travel journals, I never imagined I'd find a similar enchantment in Germany's southwestern corner. Yet here I was, standing at the edge of the Black Forest (Schwarzwald), watching...
My relationship with Martha's Vineyard began three summers ago when I accompanied my grandfather—then in the early stages of dementia—on what would become our final trip together. What started as a therapeutic journey evolved into a deep appreciation for this...
