294 articles tagged with weekend getaways
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...
There's something deeply spiritual about college towns—the way they blend youthful energy with timeless architecture, creating spaces where community thrives and ideas flow freely. Brookings, South Dakota, home to South Dakota State University, embodies this beautiful paradox. As I stepped...
When my freight logistics work unexpectedly routed me through Fort Wayne three summers ago, I anticipated nothing more than a forgettable overnight stay. Instead, I discovered a remarkably affordable midwestern gem with surprising technological attractions, vibrant cultural scenes, and family-friendly...
Standing at the edge of Debrecen's Aquaticum thermal pool, I watched as steam rose in delicate spirals, carrying dissolved minerals that have been filtering through Hungary's ancient geological strata for millennia. As a biologist, I'm fascinated by how these mineral-rich...
There's something wonderfully paradoxical about hunting for antiques in a town known for its agricultural future rather than its historical past. Yet Dothan, Alabama—proudly self-proclaimed as the 'Peanut Capital of the World'—harbors a remarkable collection of vintage treasures that would...
You know what's funny about travel? We spend years dreaming of Paris and Bali, but sometimes the most refreshing experiences are hiding right in America's heartland. Last fall, I found myself with an open weekend and a modest budget, and...
