233 articles tagged with weekend trips
The first time I visited Kansas City with my parents as a teenager, I was struck by how the city's barbecue tradition resembled the geological formations I'd come to love studying—layers upon layers of history, technique, and flavor, each one...
Standing on the sun-dappled harbour front, watching ferries glide across the Baltic Sea, I was reminded why Helsinki has always held a special place in my heart. As someone who typically gravitates toward the Arctic extremes of Finland's Lapland, the...
Who knew Idaho was hiding some of the best beach days a family could ask for? Not me, until my buddy's bachelor weekend took an unexpected turn from the usual Vegas shenanigans to a laid-back lake retreat in Post Falls....
¡Hola amigos viajeros! Remember that feeling when you find a perfect little taqueria tucked away from tourist crowds? That's the magic I'm bringing you today, but Boston-style. When my college roomie Lucia invited me to visit her in Boston last...
The ferry cuts through the Gulf of Izmir like a knife through baklava, revealing Turkey's third-largest city spread across the hillsides in a sweeping panorama. After three decades of analyzing municipal budgets in Riverside, I've spent my retirement years charting...
Standing at the crossroads of the Midwest, Kansas City straddles the line between Missouri and Kansas, offering a cultural richness that defies its reputation as a flyover destination. As someone who's explored ancient civilizations across continents, I've developed a deep...
There's something magical about small-town Kentucky in autumn that reminds me of New Zealand's rural South Island – minus the sheep, of course. When my record-hunting journey led me to Hopkinsville last fall, I wasn't expecting to fall for this...
Standing before Neuschwanstein Castle last summer, with its ivory towers piercing through the misty Bavarian Alps, I couldn't help but whisper *'¡Dios mío!'* under my breath. This wasn't just any castle—this was *the* castle, the one that inspired Walt Disney...
I never thought my surf trips would lead me to the Chicago suburbs, but when my buddy Mike (a fellow chiropractor with a serious history obsession) suggested we detour to Cicero after a Lake Michigan surf session, I couldn't resist....
There's something fascinating about how art and engineering intersect—both require creative problem-solving and an appreciation for design principles that resonate with people. As someone who spends most days calculating energy efficiency metrics, my weekend escape to Clarksville, Tennessee offered a...
I've wandered through many sacred spaces in my travels, but cycling the hallowed grounds around Ypres delivered a different kind of spiritual experience altogether. The Belgian spring air carried whispers of history—and the scent of fresh waffles—as I pedaled past...
There's something undeniably magical about stepping into Verona for the first time. Perhaps it's the way the golden Italian sunlight bathes the terracotta rooftops, or how the Adige River curves gracefully through the ancient city center. As someone who's spent...
There's something almost spiritual about Texas barbecue that transcends mere food—it's a cultural institution, a craft passed through generations, and an experience that brings people together. As someone who's spent countless hours advocating for clients in courtrooms, I've learned that...
The golden autumn light spills across Tupelo's rolling terrain, illuminating landscapes that once witnessed pivotal moments in American history. While most visitors flock to the modest two-room house where Elvis first drew breath, I've discovered there's a deeper, more complex...
When my buying team needed someone to scout potential textile suppliers in western India, I practically jumped through the ceiling volunteering. While Mumbai gets all the fashion spotlight, Pune—just a few hours away—has been on my travel radar for its...
