254 articles tagged with weekend getaways
I've chased tornadoes across the Midwest and bungee-jumped off bridges in New Zealand, but sometimes the most surprising discoveries happen just beyond the shadows of major tourist destinations. Federal Way, Washington—a 25-minute drive from Seattle—has been my unexpected weekend laboratory...
After spending the last decade chasing waves across three continents, I've developed a surprising appreciation for the inland escapes that balance my coastal obsessions. Last spring, while visiting a fellow app developer in Portland, I stumbled upon Beaverton's network of...
The highway stretched before me like a ribbon of possibilities as I crossed the Missouri state line, Bruce Springsteen's 'Born to Run' providing the perfect soundtrack. There's something poetic about chasing the ghosts of America's fastest mail carriers while cruising...
While most New England travelers flock to Newport's mansions or Providence's urban revival, I found myself drawn to the understated charm of Cranston, Rhode Island during a recent East Coast running event. What began as a simple recovery weekend evolved...
Growing up in Scotland surrounded by castles and battlefields, I never imagined I'd find myself fascinated by a small city in America's northern plains. Yet here I am, fresh off a weekend in Fargo, North Dakota—a place most people only...
Like the rhythmic contractions of a healthy heart, the cultural pulse of Waukesha, Wisconsin beats with surprising vigor for a city of its size. As both a cardiologist and avid traveler, I've learned to diagnose the true character of destinations...
There's something about the gentle rhythm of paddle meeting water that speaks to my wandering soul. As someone who's typically found behind a steering wheel traversing highways, trading asphalt for the liquid pathways of Maryland's Eastern Shore was like discovering...
I've spent decades exploring post-industrial cities across North America, watching them transform and reinvent themselves. Minneapolis—often overshadowed by its mammoth Mall of America—has quietly become one of America's most compelling urban narratives. Like a carefully edited anthology that few have...
The first time I encountered Phoenix's distinctive Sonoran landscape, I was reminded of the arid plains outside Jaipur – familiar yet utterly foreign. As someone who has spent years analyzing renewable energy systems across climate zones, Phoenix presents a fascinating...
When I first moved to Mumbai from Atlanta, I missed those quintessential American college towns with their vibrant energy and youthful optimism. On a recent trip back to the States to visit aviation colleagues, I found myself with a free...
When most travelers think of Nashville, visions of honky-tonks, hot chicken, and country music immediately spring to mind. But as someone who's spent years assessing emergency preparedness in various environments, I've developed a knack for uncovering the unexpected. During my...
When most people plan an Illinois getaway, Chicago typically steals the spotlight. But nestled along the Illinois River sits Peoria - a mid-sized city that captured my heart with its perfect blend of riverside charm, surprising astronomical attractions, and incredible...
G'day from the land of 10,000 lakes! After spending years documenting bridges across continents, sometimes the most surprising discoveries happen when you least expect them. While in Minnesota studying the unique flood management systems around the Mississippi, I stumbled upon...
The first time I set foot in Oklahoma City, I expected to find a typical mid-sized American city with maybe a few historical buildings worth photographing for my preservation blog. What I discovered instead was a place where the past...
After years of exploring destinations across continents, sometimes the most delightful surprises come from smaller cities you'd never expect to fall in love with. Lee's Summit, Missouri, was exactly that kind of gem for our family during a recent Midwest...