10 articles tagged with virginia
Norfolk, Virginia isn't exactly on most backpackers' bucket lists, but after spending a week exploring this naval town last summer, I'm convinced it should be! This port city surprised me with its walkable downtown, artsy vibes, and—get this—actually functional public...
Standing on the banks of the Elizabeth River, watching sailboats glide beneath the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge, I couldn't help but appreciate how waterways have shaped this region's identity just as profoundly as its roadways. As an engineer with a...
There's something deliciously ironic about a place named 'Great Dismal Swamp' being one of the most fascinating ecological treasures I've encountered. Just a short drive from Chesapeake's urban core, this 112,000-acre natural refuge defies its gloomy moniker with vibrant biodiversity...
As I stood on the cobblestone streets of Richmond last October, the autumn breeze carrying whispers of history through the crimson and golden leaves, I couldn't help but feel the weight of the stories embedded in every brick and monument....
There's something structurally perfect about the Blue Ridge Mountains in autumn. As an engineer, I find myself analyzing not just the trails beneath my boots, but the geological formations that have withstood millennia of erosion to create these rounded, ancient...
G'day, fellow adventurers! Who would've thought that this adrenaline junkie would find herself absolutely captivated by military history? But there I was in Norfolk, Virginia—the heart of America's naval power—with my jaw practically unhinged at the sight of massive battleships...
Growing up between cultures in El Paso, food was always my connection to heritage and place. When I landed in Norfolk for a cultural geography conference, I expected solid seafood but discovered a culinary scene that beautifully reflects Virginia's complex...
Most business travelers blow right past Suffolk on their way to Virginia Beach or Norfolk, but extending my recent consulting gig in this historic Virginian city revealed a surprisingly vibrant after-hours scene that defies expectations. What this charming hamlet lacks...
There's something quite magical about discovering a destination that hasn't yet been overrun by tourism. Suffolk, Virginia—a mere whisper in travel circles—captured my heart last autumn when I was seeking respite from Brisbane's growing summer heat. As someone who has...
There's something deeply healing about journeys that combine contrasting landscapes. As someone who discovered travel's therapeutic power firsthand, I've always been drawn to trips that offer both expansion and grounding. Virginia's unique geography provides exactly this medicine: coastal relaxation and...
