51 articles tagged with summer vacation
There's something magical about the Rhode Island coastline that captures your heart at first glance. After years of exploring Mediterranean shores and Caribbean beaches, I found myself unexpectedly enchanted by Westerly's perfect blend of New England charm and coastal elegance....
I never expected to fall for Sioux City's understated charm. After years chasing dramatic coastlines, this Midwestern hub offered a refreshing change of pace when I visited my college roommate and her family last summer. What struck me most wasn't...
Montreal has always fascinated me as a living laboratory of cultural fusion - where European charm meets North American innovation in a uniquely Québécois expression. As an epidemiologist who studies how environments shape human health outcomes, I find myself drawn...
Growing up with feet in two distinct cultures taught me the value of finding places that feel like a warm embrace – destinations where families can both explore and exhale together. South Portland, Maine is precisely that kind of place....
After analyzing dozens of potential domestic getaways that offer the perfect balance of natural beauty, cultural experiences, and walkable urban environments, Burlington emerged as the clear statistical winner for my summer sabbatical. This compact lakeside city—with its vibrant pedestrian marketplace,...
There's something magical about discovering a place that hasn't yet been overrun by tourism but offers all the natural splendor you could ask for. Sanford, Maine is exactly that kind of treasure – a place where pristine lakes mirror the...
There's something wonderfully nostalgic about America's Great Lakes that reminds me of childhood summers by the Baltic Sea back in Germany. Last month, while visiting colleagues in Cleveland, I decided to venture 30 minutes west to Lorain, Ohio—a hidden gem...
Standing at the edge of the Nidelva River, watching the colorful wooden houses of Bakklandet reflect in its waters, I found myself transported through time. Trondheim, Norway's first capital, cradles over 1,000 years of Norse history within its modern embrace....
After years of exploring tundra landscapes and remote indigenous communities across the northern hemisphere, I've developed a profound appreciation for cultural contrasts. That's why Montreal captured my interest so completely during a recent summer weekend. This French-Canadian metropolis offers a...
The juxtaposition of Reno's vibrant casino culture against the serene backdrop of the Sierra Nevada creates a fascinating dichotomy that I've been systematically exploring for the past three summers. What began as a data visualization project mapping historical mining routes...
When most families dream of summer adventures, Wyoming's rugged landscapes might not be the first destination that comes to mind. But after spending a week in Casper with my two closest friends and their kids, I'm convinced this gem of...
Like the perfect alignment of teeth after treatment, Hilton Head Island's nightlife scene offers a harmonious blend of relaxation and excitement that's often overlooked by visitors who associate this South Carolina gem solely with golf and beaches. As someone who's...
After five years of exploring Asia's vibrant cultures and landscapes, returning to America's heartland feels like rediscovering an old friend with new eyes. When my college-aged twins suggested we reconnect with our American roots during their summer break, I immediately...
The first time I stepped onto Hilton Head Island with my daughter Zoe, I knew we'd found something special. This South Carolina gem strikes that perfect balance of natural beauty and family-friendly infrastructure that's increasingly rare these days. After five...
As someone who's spent countless hours studying how ancient cultures designed spaces for optimal social interaction, I find modern nightlife scenes equally fascinating as anthropological studies. Ocean City, Maryland presents a particularly interesting case study - a beachside resort town...