257 articles tagged with weekend getaways
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...
When you've chased tornadoes across the Plains and bungee jumped in four continents, a college town might seem tame by comparison. But Athens, Georgia offers a fascinating microclimate of cultural experiences that won't deplete your financial reserves. As someone who's...
There's something rather poetic about discovering a place that the guidebooks have largely overlooked. As I've grown older (though I resist the term 'aging'), I've developed an appreciation for these unsung destinations—towns that exist in the shadow of their more...
When most travelers think of Rhode Island, Providence's urban charm or Newport's gilded mansions typically steal the spotlight. But nestled along 39 miles of stunning coastline lies Warwick—a maritime gem that captured my heart during a recent summer weekend. As...
I never expected to find such a profound sense of peace in Winston-Salem. While my travels usually take me to forests near NHL arenas, a spring weekend in North Carolina offered something my soul needed—a different kind of sanctuary. Old...
The moment my toes sank into Cape May's powdery white sand, I knew I'd found something special. This wasn't just another Jersey Shore town – it was like stepping into a time capsule where Victorian grandeur meets laid-back beach vibes....
While my career typically has me jetting off to Dubai's opulent malls or photographing culinary masterpieces along the Mediterranean coast, there's something refreshingly unpretentious about exploring America's heartland. On a recent styling assignment in Oklahoma City, I found myself with...
When my daughter Asha and I found ourselves with an unexpected free weekend during our US family visit, we decided to explore Overland Park, Kansas – a place that had been on my radar for its surprising blend of outdoor...