196 articles tagged with weekend trips
The last place I expected to find myself sipping a perfectly crafted Old Fashioned while listening to a surprisingly talented jazz quartet was in a dimly lit speakeasy-style bar in Lewiston, Idaho. Yet here I was, watching the Clearwater River...
Standing at the edge of Port de Pêche as fishermen haul in their morning catch, I couldn't help but think how Nouakchott reminds me of baseball's most underrated players—those who quietly contribute game after game without the spotlight. This fascinating...
Tucked away in Zimbabwe's Midlands Province lies Gweru, a city that most travelers zoom past on their way to Victoria Falls or Harare. But after spending a weekend there during my recent Southern Africa infrastructure tour, I'm convinced it deserves...
When my mate back in Canberra suggested I check out Burnsville for a food-focused weekend, I nearly choked on my flat white. 'Minnesota?' I laughed. 'Isn't that just hotdish territory?' Six incredible meals and one very satisfied palate later, I'm...
The morning sun cast long shadows across Plaza Las Delicias as I sipped my *café con leche* for a humble $1.50, watching Ponce wake up around me. The iconic red and black striped Parque de Bombas fire station stood in...
Standing in Timisoara's Victory Square, the autumn breeze carried whispers of revolution that changed Romania forever. Last weekend, I swapped my usual fashion district explorations for something completely different – tracing the footsteps of brave Romanians who sparked the 1989...
There's something profoundly *umano* – deeply human – about cities that wear their industrial past like badges of honor. Paterson, New Jersey isn't trying to be something it's not. Unlike the polished urban centers that dominate travel magazines, Paterson offers...
Standing beneath a canopy of purple jacaranda blossoms in Pretoria's Church Square, I found myself contemplating the curious nature of capital cities. As someone who's navigated the complex layers of Tokyo, Washington D.C., and BrasÃlia—all capitals that represent pieces of...
After five years of living in Seoul and countless business trips across Asia, I've developed quite the knack for finding exceptional shopping experiences. Kuala Lumpur—with its fascinating blend of Malay, Chinese, and Indian influences—offers one of the most diverse retail...
Standing at the corner of North Gay Street in downtown Auburn, I felt that familiar investigative tingle – the one that tells me there's more beneath the surface. Most visitors know Auburn for its imposing university campus and passionate football...
Standing before the imposing brick façade of Slater Mill, I couldn't help but draw parallels between these 18th-century industrial ruins and the ancient sites I've explored in Jordan and Peru. Pawtucket may lack the global recognition of those destinations, but...
I've spent the better part of two decades chasing craft beer around the globe, from Portland's hipster havens to Germany's centuries-old breweries. But sometimes the most remarkable discoveries happen when you step just slightly off the well-trodden path. That's exactly...
Standing at the edge of the Black Warrior River, watching the autumn leaves dance across Tuscaloosa's historic streets, I couldn't help but feel the weight of history in this Alabama city. As someone who grew up between two cultures in...
I've covered sporting events in cities spanning six continents, but few places deliver a nightlife experience that hits with the raw intensity of Austin, Texas. This isn't your standard after-hours scene – it's a full-court press of sensory experiences where...
There's something deeply spiritual about exploring a city on foot, letting its rhythm guide you through streets both ancient and modern. Cardiff, Wales' vibrant capital, pulses with this unique energy—a harmonious blend of historical grandeur and contemporary cool that doesn't...