196 articles tagged with weekend trips
Standing at the crossroads of tradition and modernity, Kuala Lumpur's shopping landscape mirrors Malaysia's fascinating cultural tapestry. As a climate scientist who's spent years studying how communities adapt to changing environments, I find KL's retail evolution particularly fascinating. The city...
There's something magical about Antwerp in autumn. The crisp air carries hints of spiced beer and fresh waffles, while golden leaves frame the city's magnificent Gothic architecture. After visiting Belgium nearly a dozen times over the past decade (yes, I'm...
There's something almost magical about the way Dutch countryside unfolds when experienced from the seat of a bicycle. Last spring, while taking a break from my astronomy research in the UK, I embarked on what turned out to be one...
¡Hola amigos viajeros! When most tourists think of Ecuador, they picture the Galápagos Islands or Quito's colonial charm. But let me tell you—Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city and bustling port, holds fascinating historical secrets that most travelers completely overlook! As someone...
There's something magical about Dublin in autumn—the way golden light catches on Georgian doorways, how the crisp air carries both whispers of history and notes of street musicians, and how the racing season builds to its thrilling crescendo. As someone...
There's something magical about the way Singapore balances its razor-sharp modernity with pockets of lush tropical wilderness. Last month, while documenting Southeast Asia's evolving transportation networks, I carved out a weekend to explore the city-state's aquatic playground. What began as...
The clock struck midnight as I stepped out of my hotel in Kreuzberg, the summer air thick with possibility. I'd just wrapped up covering the FIBA EuroBasket tournament, but my real game plan was just beginning. Berlin's legendary nightlife isn't...
The moment our seaplane banked over St. Thomas, revealing Charlotte Amalie's horseshoe harbor dotted with sailboats against a backdrop of emerald hills, I knew this weekend would be special. Having explored countless Mediterranean ports, I was struck by the familiar...
There are places that whisper their stories, and then there are those that boldly display their contrasts in magnificent technicolor. Bandar Seri Begawan—Brunei's compact capital—belongs firmly in the latter category. As someone who has traversed Southeast Asia extensively, I've found...
Okay, so we all know LA for its palm trees, celebrities, and that iconic Hollywood sign. But beneath the glossy veneer of designer boutiques and film studios lies a city with layers of history that most tourists (and even locals)...
There's something magical about the American South that reminds me of my childhood summers in the south of France—that same languid heat, the way time seems to slow down, and how history feels palpably present. When I first visited Savannah...
There's something almost spiritual about traveling alone to a place where water meets land in a dance that's been ongoing for millennia. Door County has been calling me back since my childhood summers in the Midwest, but returning as an...
There's something magical about Montreal in autumn—the way the golden light catches the historic architecture as crisp maple leaves dance along cobblestone streets. As someone who has spent years exploring the world's most sophisticated shopping destinations, I can confidently say...
Standing at the trailhead of Tiger Leaping Gorge, I felt that familiar pre-match tension I used to experience before covering international cricket finals. Only this time, the stadium was one of nature's most spectacular formations—a 16-kilometer-long gorge carved by the...
There's something magical about the way Door County's peninsula juts into Lake Michigan, creating a microclimate that feels worlds away from the rest of Wisconsin. After spending childhood summers here with my grandparents and recently returning with my daughter Ellie...