275 articles tagged with weekend getaways
As someone who grew up straddling two cultures, I've always been drawn to places with rich heritage and a story to tell. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is exactly that kind of gem – a historic town where colonial America meets industrial might,...
There's something wonderfully unassuming about Midwest City, Oklahoma—a place where military precision meets small-town warmth. As I stepped off the plane at Will Rogers Airport and made the short drive east, the landscape unfolded like pages of American history punctuated...
The morning sun casts long shadows across weathered limestone as I trace my fingers along Visby's ancient city wall. Standing here on Sweden's Gotland island feels like stepping through a portal in time—one where 13th-century Hanseatic merchants might appear around...
As someone who spends her days analyzing structural integrity and urban planning, I've developed a particular fondness for small cities that maintain their historical character while embracing thoughtful development. Winooski, Vermont—just across the river from Burlington—embodies this delicate balance perfectly....
I'll be honest—when my college friend Mia invited me to her hometown of Enid, Oklahoma for a weekend visit, my first thought was, *'Is there actually anything to do there?'* Turns out, this charming prairie city tucked away in north-central...
Konnichiwa, adventure seekers! While my climbing chalk is usually dusted across cliffs in Kyoto or Barcelona, I recently found myself in Pennsylvania's capital city with a weekend to spare and not much cash to burn. What I discovered was *gaman*...
The first time I wandered through Bloomington, Indiana, I was struck by how this unassuming Midwest college town pulses with an energy that defies its size. *¡Qué sorpresa!* Beyond the impressive limestone buildings of Indiana University lies a vibrant ecosystem...
The 150-kilometer stretch between Bangalore and Mysore isn't just a highway—it's a cultural time machine where centuries of South Indian heritage unfold with each passing mile. Ten years after my transformative journey through Kerala, I found myself drawn back to...
There's something about the way sunlight dances across centuries-old limestone in Maastricht that reminds me of how light plays through a perfect glass of aged Riesling—both revealing layers of history with each shifting shadow. After paragliding over the nearby Belgian...
I never expected Montgomery to hit me quite so hard emotionally. Standing alone in front of the Legacy Museum, I felt a weight—not of loneliness that sometimes accompanies solo travel—but of history, struggle, and ultimately hope. Montgomery isn't just another...
As an education administrator who's traversed five continents studying place-based learning, I've discovered that sometimes the most enriching family experiences aren't found in tourist hotspots but in unassuming locations that reveal America's cultural tapestry. Sterling Heights—a vibrant suburb north of...
As I stood at the ferry dock watching the morning mist dance across Lake Hallstatt, I couldn't help but feel I'd stepped into a fairytale. After decades of helping travelers navigate their journeys from behind an airline counter in Hawaii,...
There's something uniquely satisfying about discovering a destination that hasn't yet made it to everyone's bucket list. Jacksonville, Florida's largest city by area, is precisely that kind of hidden gem. During my recent visit coordinating a family travel package for...
There's a fascinating parallel between diversifying an investment portfolio and exploring the nightlife of a coastal town. Both require strategic allocation of resources and a willingness to step beyond the familiar for optimal returns. As someone who's spent 20+ years...
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'...
