352 articles tagged with urban exploration
There's something utterly captivating about places that defy expectations. Vergennes, Vermont—pronounced Ver-*jenz*, not like the French city—is precisely that kind of delightful contradiction. At just 2 square miles, it proudly claims the title of America's smallest city, yet somehow packs...
Standing on the banks of the Susquehanna River at dawn, I felt a familiar sense of connection to the water that reminded me of quiet mornings back in the Saskatchewan prairies. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania's capital city, isn't on most international travelers'...
Standing in the drizzle beside Castlefield Basin, I watch as raindrops create concentric circles across water that once carried the lifeblood of Britain's industrial revolution. Manchester isn't just another brick-laden northern city—it's a living museum where ecology and industry have...
As someone who's spent countless hours poring over historical documents in my work as a public defender, I've developed a deep appreciation for the stories hidden between the lines of more obvious narratives. London, with its layers upon layers of...
There's something profoundly enlightening about experiencing how different cities across continents approach innovation and urban development. This summer, I embarked on what I'd consider the ultimate urban explorer's trifecta: Stockholm, Seattle, and Perth—three cities that exist at fascinating technological crossroads...
Twenty years ago, if you'd told me I'd be writing about the thriving arts and brewing culture in a mid-sized American city, I'd have been skeptical at best. Yet here I am, fresh from a remarkably cost-effective autumn weekend in...
While San Francisco often steals the spotlight in the Bay Area's urban narrative, Oakland has been quietly revolutionizing itself into one of America's most dynamic urban landscapes. Having visited countless smart cities across the globe, I've developed a particular fondness...
There's something electric about wandering through a city that isn't on most travelers' radar. Bangui—the riverside capital of the Central African Republic—is exactly that kind of place. After spending 15+ years chasing waves across coastlines from Bali to Costa Rica,...
When most travelers think of coastal getaways, Cincinnati isn't exactly top of mind. But this midwestern gem straddling the Ohio River captured my heart during a recent autumn weekend when I traded my usual seaside haunts for urban exploration. What...
Standing at the intersection of Queen and Spadina, watching the iconic streetcars glide past while tourists flock to CN Tower in the distance, I couldn't help but smile knowingly. Having spent the last three summers visiting my father's Canadian colleagues...
I've spent the last decade exploring nightlife scenes across five continents, and I can tell you with absolute certainty: Melbourne doesn't just have a nightlife—it has a *night identity*. After relocating to Frankfurt, I've made it my mission to compare...
There's something about Auckland that reminds me of my daughter's cricket matches—seemingly straightforward from a distance but revealing layers of intricate strategy and unexpected beauty when you look closer. *Kia ora* from New Zealand's largest city, where I've spent the...
The Netherlands has always held a special fascination for me, with its ingenious water management systems and distinctive urban planning. While most travelers beeline for Amsterdam's iconic canals and museums, there's a gem hiding in plain sight just 20 minutes...
When I first stumbled upon Pueblo, Colorado during my post-redundancy road trip across the American Southwest, I nearly drove straight through. What a mistake that would have been! This unpretentious gem along the Arkansas River offers an authentic slice of...
There's something magical about a city that embraces its northern identity, especially when darkness falls early and stays late. Edmonton—Canada's northernmost major metropolis—doesn't hibernate during winter; it transforms. The crisp air carries sounds further, neon reflects brilliantly off snow-covered streets,...