53 articles tagged with summer vacation
Growing up between Kyoto and California, I developed a sixth sense for finding those perfect in-between spaces—places that exist just outside the spotlight but hold all the magic. Bar Harbor, with its postcard-perfect coastline, is no exception. While tourists flock...
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...
The hills of West Virginia have stories etched into their very bedrock—tales of resilience, craftsmanship, and community that stretch back generations. As someone who's documented cultural preservation across five continents, I've developed a particular fondness for places where tradition isn't...
The Baltic coast holds a special kind of magic that few European beach destinations can match—a delicate blend of pristine nature, cultural heritage, and unhurried charm. As someone who's spent years documenting coastal communities across the globe, I've developed a...
When my logistics team sent me to South Dakota for a supply chain conference, I expected cornfields and not much else. But Mitchell—this charming little city with its world-famous Corn Palace—surprised me in ways I never imagined! As someone who...
As someone who typically chases celestial events across remote corners of the globe, my recent adventure to Bismarck, North Dakota with my colleague's family offered a delightful gravitational shift. While stars and motorsports usually dictate my itinerary, accompanying the Ramirez...
When my husband Rahul suggested Provo, Utah for our summer adventure, I was skeptical. Trading Mumbai's vibrant chaos for a mountain valley in America's heartland? But as someone who's tracked game through New Zealand's backcountry and navigated night markets across...
As someone who's spent more time underwater than behind the wheel, I've developed a surprising affinity for coastal road trips. There's something about the rhythm of the road that mirrors the ebb and flow of tides – a scientific observation,...
Growing up fishing with my abuelo in the Gulf of Mexico taught me that coastal destinations always hide their best secrets beyond the obvious shoreline attractions. Myrtle Beach might be famous for its 60 miles of gorgeous Atlantic beaches, but...
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...
