15 articles tagged with urban hiking
There's something deeply moving about returning to Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) – where the scent of the Hauraki Gulf mingles with the urban energy of New Zealand's largest city. Having grown up just south in Hamilton, Auckland was always our big-city...
There's something spiritually invigorating about conquering San Francisco's iconic hills on foot—that moment when your burning calves finally bring you to a vista that unveils the city's soul. As someone who grew up surrounded by Liverpool's relatively flat terrain, my...
There's something deeply *ma* (間) about Seattle—that untranslatable Japanese concept of negative space that paradoxically creates meaning. Here, the space between skyscrapers and summits, between coffee shops and conifer forests, creates a rhythm uniquely Pacific Northwestern. As someone who's spent...
When I first landed in Oslo for a tax conference (of all things!), I expected another concrete jungle with suits and spreadsheets. *Que surpresa maravilhosa!* What a wonderful surprise to discover that this Scandinavian capital is actually an outdoor enthusiast's...
The first time I stood at the edge of Nairobi National Park, watching a tower of giraffes silhouetted against the city skyline, I understood why Kenya's capital deserves its nickname: 'The Green City in the Sun.' This metropolis exists in...
Standing at the edge of Gamla Stan, watching the morning light dance across centuries-old buildings reflected in calm waters, I felt that familiar thrill of discovery that has accompanied me from the Himalayan foothills to the Andean peaks. Stockholm—a city...
Edinburgh is what happens when Mother Nature and human ingenuity decide to collaborate on a masterpiece. As someone who spends his professional life scrutinizing urban design, I'm rarely left speechless by cities—but Edinburgh's dramatic topography and architectural harmony consistently leaves...
The moment I stepped off the plane in Wellington, the infamous wind tousled my hair as if to say *'Kia ora'* – welcome to New Zealand's capital. As someone who's navigated night patrols in Calgary's winters, I thought I knew...
The taxi driver laughed when I mentioned my plans to seek outdoor adventures in São Paulo. 'Senhor, this is a concrete jungle, not the Amazon,' he said, navigating through the endless sea of high-rises that define Brazil's largest metropolis. After...
There's something deeply nostalgic about returning to San Francisco as a solo traveler after calling it home for two decades. The familiar fog still rolls over Twin Peaks, but I notice subtle changes in the city's rhythm that only someone...
As a doctor who practically lives in scrubs and sterile environments, there's something profoundly therapeutic about immersing myself in a completely different ecosystem. My recent solo journey to Busan, South Korea's vibrant coastal metropolis, provided exactly the cultural and environmental...
Boston has always struck me as a city that breathes differently with each passing season. Having covered sporting events here numerous times over my journalism career, I've developed a profound appreciation for how this historic metropolis transforms itself throughout the...
As a physical therapist who found healing through travel, Switzerland has always held a special place in my heart. The Alpine air, pristine waters, and wellness-focused culture create an environment that nurtures both body and soul. While most visitors to...
The first time I stood beneath the imposing silhouette of El Ávila, I felt that familiar tug of curiosity that has pulled me toward mountains across five continents. This massive green guardian of Caracas rises like a verdant wall between...
The first time I stood atop Twin Peaks, watching the famous San Francisco fog (affectionately called 'Karl' by locals) roll in like liquid mercury over the city grid below, I understood why this peninsula has captivated so many souls. Having...
