13 articles tagged with weekend itinerary
Twenty years ago, when I first discovered the healing power of thermal waters, Taiwan wasn't even on my radar. But after five visits to this remarkable island, I can confidently say that Taipei offers one of the most rewarding weekend...
¿Alguna vez has sentido que una ciudad te habla directamente al alma? That's Lima for me. Perched dramatically above the Pacific, Peru's capital is a magnificent collision of pre-Columbian history, Spanish colonial grandeur, and contemporary Latin American energy. When my...
There's something deeply moving about returning to Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) – where the scent of the Hauraki Gulf mingles with the urban energy of New Zealand's largest city. Having grown up just south in Hamilton, Auckland was always our big-city...
The first time I stepped off the U-Bahn at Stephansplatz, I felt like I'd walked through a time portal. Vienna doesn't just preserve its imperial past—it wears it like a perfectly tailored suit, comfortable in its historical significance while simultaneously...
As someone who grew up spending weekends exploring Britain's historical treasures, I've developed a particular fondness for Edinburgh—a city where medieval stonework and Georgian elegance coexist in spectacular fashion. But having visited the Scottish capital numerous times, I've learned that...
When my buying trip to Mexico City got extended by a weekend last fall, I found myself with three glorious days to explore one of the most dynamic metropolises in the world. CDMX (as the locals call it) hits different...
Having traversed global supply chains professionally for over 15 years, I've developed a particular appreciation for port cities – those dynamic nexus points where commerce, culture, and history converge with remarkable efficiency. Colombo, Sri Lanka's vibrant capital, exemplifies this convergence...
When I tell folks I spent a weekend in Grand Forks, North Dakota, I'm usually met with raised eyebrows and a puzzled 'Why?' But that's exactly what makes this Red River Valley gem such a perfect radar-flying destination. After years...
G'day, mates! When I first visited Perth back in 2015 after the Cricket World Cup, I had no idea this sun-drenched Western Australian gem would capture my heart so completely. Often overlooked for Sydney or Melbourne, Perth offers that perfect...
I'll never forget stepping out of the Maglev train at Longyang Road Station, still buzzing from the 270mph journey from Pudong Airport, and being immediately hit by Shanghai's electric energy. The city feels like it exists in multiple timelines simultaneously—ancient...
I'll never forget the first time I stood at Kings Park overlooking Perth's skyline as the late afternoon sun bathed the city in golden light. Having spent years documenting the sweeping plains of the American Midwest and Ireland's rolling countryside,...
Paris has been my faithful muse for over three decades, from my early days as an art appraiser documenting French masterpieces to my current chapter as a semi-retired cultural enthusiast. While El Paso has become home since moving from Leeds...
Returning to Delhi always feels like slipping into a familiar dream—one where ancient history and frenetic modernity dance in perpetual negotiation. Though Portland has been my home for over a decade, the city where I took my first breaths still...
