431 articles tagged with weekend getaway
After 30 years patrolling Rio's bustling streets and another decade walking the beat in Kitchener, I've developed a sixth sense for discovering hidden gems. The 30-mile stretch between Portland and Vancouver, Washington isn't just a drive—it's a journey through cascading...
There's something about port cities that speaks to my nomadic soul. Perhaps it's the constant flow of vessels, the mingling of cultures, or the tangible layers of history embedded in weathered brick and salt-worn wood. Annapolis—Maryland's capital and America's sailing...
There's something about mountains that keeps pulling me back – that feeling when you're standing at a summit, camera in hand, watching golden light spill across the landscape below. Last month, between shifts and a medical conference in Denver, I...
Detroit hit me like an adrenaline rush the first time I visited—not unlike the feeling of responding to a call in the ambulance. This city pulses with an unmistakable energy, a resilient heartbeat that's most evident in its explosive culinary...
There's something magical about the way autumn light filters through vineyards, casting long shadows across rows of ripening grapes. This particular golden hour finds me in an unexpected locale—not Napa or Sonoma, but Caldwell, Idaho, where the Sunnyslope Wine Trail...
¡Hola, viajeros! When most people think of Bowling Green, Kentucky, the gleaming Corvettes immediately come to mind. But after five visits to this charming city—initially for a regional tennis tournament and later for its surprising connection to thoroughbred racing—I've discovered...
There's something remarkably intimate about exploring a mid-sized American city that often flies under the typical tourist radar. Columbia, South Carolina – *la petite ville avec une grande âme* as my mother might say – captured my attention during a...
Who knew that nestled between the rolling hills of northeastern Oklahoma lies a cultural powerhouse that won't drain your bank account? After spending years exploring coastal destinations, I recently found myself in Tulsa for a dental conference and decided to...
When most mainlanders think of Dover, Delaware, their minds immediately race to the thundering engines of NASCAR. But as someone who's spent decades seeking out hidden adventure pockets across the country, I can tell you that Dover's natural landscape holds...
When most travelers think of Colorado urban escapes, Denver dominates the conversation. But just 10 miles northwest lies Westminster – a suburban gem I've analyzed through both data and personal exploration. After crunching the numbers from my recent spring weekend...
Montana conjures images of vast wilderness, towering mountains, and endless skies – not necessarily vibrant urban exploration. Yet tucked between the state's natural wonders lies Great Falls, a riverside city that caught me completely by surprise during a recent cross-country...
Standing at the intersection of two nations, El Paso offers more than just breathtaking desert landscapes—it's a living, breathing culinary classroom where Mexican traditions blend seamlessly with Texan influence. As an educator who's always looking for cultural experiences to bring...
When my veterinary clinic closed for renovations last fall, I found myself with a rare long weekend and a group of friends itching for a getaway. Our destination? Grand Forks, North Dakota – a place I've fondly dubbed 'The Tax-Free...
Ten years ago, I arrived in Santiago de Compostela with blistered feet, a weathered backpack, and a soul in need of mending. That first journey along the Camino transformed me. Today, I return to this sacred Spanish city not as...
Tulsa surprised me in ways I never anticipated. Having photographed architectural wonders from Tokyo to Milan, I wasn't prepared for this Oklahoma gem to captivate my lens so thoroughly. What began as a weekend stopover during my cross-country marathon tour...