233 articles tagged with weekend trips
After decades of family travel across continents, I've developed quite an appreciation for those peaceful suburban gems that offer respite from bustling city centers. Sandy Springs—nestled just north of Atlanta—is precisely that kind of treasure. With its riverside parks, cultural...
There's something magical about college towns after sunset – that electric buzz of youthful energy colliding with decades of tradition. Ann Arbor, home to the University of Michigan, transforms when darkness falls, revealing a side that many tourists miss. As...
As someone who's spent countless hours in hotel conference rooms across three continents, I've developed a knack for turning mundane business trips into mini-adventures. Harrisburg might not top most travel bucket lists, but Pennsylvania's capital city surprised me with its...
When I first stepped off the bus into Cesky Krumlov after a scenic three-hour ride from Prague, I felt like I'd traveled through time rather than just across the Czech countryside. This UNESCO World Heritage site, with its 13th-century castle...
When I touched down in Beirut with my college friend Margo (a fellow empty-nester seeking adventure), I wasn't prepared for how this city would captivate us. Often called the 'Paris of the Middle East,' Beirut defies simple categorization. It's a...
As our vehicle wound through the immaculately maintained streets of Kigali, I found myself repeatedly checking Google Maps to confirm we were indeed in the heart of an African capital. No litter marred the pristine sidewalks, no chaotic traffic snarled...
Standing at the entrance to Ephesus, watching the morning light illuminate the marble columns of this ancient metropolis, I couldn't help but slip into 'security mode' - scanning the landscape, observing the flow of visitors, and mentally mapping exit routes....
My recent business trip to the Dominican Republic gifted me with an unexpected weekend in La Vega, a city often overshadowed by its coastal counterparts but harboring some of the island's most authentic artisanal treasures. As someone who has navigated...
When most fashion buyers plan work trips, they're jetting off to Milan or Paris. But when I finally scored some vacation time between sourcing seasons, I knew I wanted something completely different from the polished showrooms and pristine boutiques that...
I'll never forget the moment I first glimpsed Graz from the Schlossberg hill. The terracotta rooftops spread out like a patchwork quilt, punctuated by that unmistakable blue dome of the Kunsthaus—looking like some friendly alien spacecraft that had decided to...
The first time I stepped off the train at Brussels Central Station, I was armed with nothing but my court reporter's notepad and a vague plan to catch a performance at Théâtre Royal de Toone. Within hours, I'd gotten lost...
There's something utterly *magnifique* about the coastline of Western Australia that speaks directly to my soul. Having grown up with the French Riviera as my summer playground, I've developed quite the discerning eye for coastal beauty. Yet Perth—this sun-drenched paradise...
The first time I hiked the Lands End Trail, I was struck by that quintessential San Francisco moment—standing on a windswept cliff with the Golden Gate Bridge framed perfectly in the distance, fog rolling in like nature's own theatrical curtain....
There's something utterly magical about watching the sun rise from a wicker basket suspended thousands of feet above the earth. The desert landscape of New Mexico unfolds beneath you like a hand-painted quilt, each patch telling its own story. My...
Standing at the intersection of South and Midwest, Louisville defies simple categorization—much like the diverse ecosystems I study back home in Darwin. This Kentucky city flows with bourbon, yes, but also pulses with creative energy, historical complexity, and natural beauty...
