14 articles tagged with summer destinations
There's something mathematically perfect about Bergen—a city where the golden ratio seems to manifest in the relationship between its colorful wooden architecture, surrounding seven mountains, and the intricate network of fjords beyond. After analyzing dozens of possible weekend itineraries during...
When most travelers picture Vermont, rolling green mountains and maple syrup usually come to mind—not pristine beaches with crystalline waters stretching toward distant horizons. Yet here I stand, toes sinking into soft sand as Lake Champlain's gentle waves lap against...
There's something deeply spiritual about standing in the vast openness of North Dakota's prairies. The wind carries whispers of bygone eras when buffalo roamed freely across these endless grasslands. At 60, I've explored canyons across the Southwest and mountains throughout...
When most travelers think of Nashville, visions of honky-tonks, hot chicken, and country music immediately spring to mind. But as someone who's spent years assessing emergency preparedness in various environments, I've developed a knack for uncovering the unexpected. During my...
The sun dances on the Black Sea waves as I sip my 2-lev coffee at a beachside café in Varna, Bulgaria's seaside gem that remains refreshingly affordable compared to its Mediterranean counterparts. After 15 years of globe-trotting across continents, I've...
I've explored countless coastal towns across Europe, but there's something uniquely captivating about Pärnu that keeps drawing me back. This charming Estonian beach town—often overshadowed by Tallinn's medieval allure—offers that rare combination of authentic cultural experiences and laid-back seaside vibes...
There's something mesmerizing about the vast North Dakota sky that speaks to my astronomer's soul. Like a celestial invitation, the unobstructed horizon stretching over Wahpeton's agricultural landscape offers one of America's most underrated stargazing experiences. Last summer, I exchanged my...
When most travelers think of Hungary, Budapest's thermal baths and Gothic architecture immediately spring to mind. Yet 230 kilometers east lies Debrecen, Hungary's second-largest city and gateway to some of Eastern Europe's most spectacular natural landscapes. As someone who's spent...
Standing at the intersection of ancient history and Black Sea beauty, Varna surprised me with its multifaceted personality. While most visitors flock to its golden beaches, Bulgaria's third-largest city harbors layers of cultural richness that span millennia. As someone fascinated...
There's something magical about the Baltic coastline that speaks to my island-girl soul. After three summers of digital nomading across Northern Europe, I've found myself repeatedly drawn to Pärnu—Estonia's sun-drenched summer capital where Baltic traditions meet contemporary Nordic design. As...
Standing on the sun-dappled harbour front, watching ferries glide across the Baltic Sea, I was reminded why Helsinki has always held a special place in my heart. As someone who typically gravitates toward the Arctic extremes of Finland's Lapland, the...
As a geologist who has studied formations across six continents, I've developed a particular fondness for cities that reveal their geological stories through both natural and cultural landscapes. Rochester, nestled along the southern shore of Lake Ontario, is precisely such...
The moment I stepped off the plane in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), I knew this wouldn't be just another consulting trip. Having visited over 40 countries for work, I've developed a knack for peeling back the tourist veneer of destinations. But...
The first time I visited Lake Tahoe, I made the same mistake as countless tourists before me—I never ventured beyond the dazzling shoreline. *Quel dommage!* What a shame! While the azure waters certainly deserve their reputation, the true soul of...