294 articles tagged with weekend getaways
Coming in for a landing at Brookings Regional Airport (BKX) feels like discovering a secret Midwestern oasis that most travelers fly right over. As a pilot who's touched down on six continents, I've developed a particular appreciation for destinations that...
There's something wonderfully poetic about a port city that once welcomed Hanseatic traders now welcoming this 58-year-old theater intern with equally open arms. Klaipeda, Lithuania's third-largest city and only port, offers a delightful blend of Baltic charm, dramatic history, and...
When my kids and I first ventured to Door County, Wisconsin's charming peninsula that stretches like a finger into Lake Michigan, I expected quaint B&Bs and standard hotels. What I discovered instead was a treasure trove of accommodations as diverse...
When my buddy Jake suggested a weekend trip to Pocatello, Idaho with his kids, I'll admit I gave him some serious side-eye. After globe-trotting from Berlin's underground clubs to Bali's sacred temples, the idea of exploring this small Idaho city...
The rhythmic call to prayer echoes across Tripoli's skyline as I lace up my running shoes for a dawn exploration of Lebanon's second-largest city. It's my third visit to this northern gem, yet it continues to reveal new layers with...
Growing up in Laredo, I never imagined I'd find myself waxing poetic about a small college town in the Midwest. Yet here I am, fresh from a weekend in Ames, Iowa, with my wallet still surprisingly intact and a camera...
The first time I visited Chile in my early fifties, I made the classic tourist mistake of never venturing beyond Santiago's polished streets. But last fall, while planning my third Chilean adventure, my Korean childhood friend Mi-ja (who relocated to...
There's something profoundly moving about walking streets that have witnessed centuries of human stories. As the morning light filtered through the narrow lanes of Montreal's Vieux-Port, casting long shadows across cobblestones worn smooth by countless footsteps, I felt that familiar...
Standing on the edge of Tammerkoski rapids, I watch the autumn light cast long shadows across the imposing red-brick facades that once housed Finland's industrial revolution. The water that once powered these textile mills still rushes with purpose, but today...
The transition from Phoenix's urban sprawl to Sedona's otherworldly red rock formations creates one of the most dramatic landscape shifts I've experienced in North America. As someone who analyzes patterns for a living, I've found the geological storytelling along this...
As someone who spends most of my professional life excavating ancient sites across the world's great plateaus, I've developed a peculiar appreciation for urban exploration during my downtime. Cities, like archaeological sites, tell layered stories of human adaptation, innovation, and...
G'day, fellow wanderers! There's something about Fort Worth that reminds me of home—not the landscapes, mind you (you won't find many eucalyptus trees or kangaroos here), but that distinctive blend of rugged heritage and surprising sophistication. After years of exploring...
There's something magical about the way Spanish moss sways in the gentle breeze of Savannah's historic squares. Having spent my childhood summers with relatives in the Deep South, I've always felt a connection to this region, but nothing quite compares...
As someone who's built a career analyzing data and optimizing processes, I've found that the same methodical approach serves me remarkably well when exploring global cuisines. My recent weekend in Rosario, Argentina's third-largest city, proved this theory correct yet again....
The rhythmic slap of my running shoes against the limestone-lined paths of San Antonio's River Walk at dawn reminded me why I love this city. Most tourists flock to the Alamo (which is absolutely worth seeing, and yes, it's free),...
