233 articles tagged with weekend trips
There's something mathematically perfect about Bergen—a city where the golden ratio seems to manifest in the relationship between its colorful wooden architecture, surrounding seven mountains, and the intricate network of fjords beyond. After analyzing dozens of possible weekend itineraries during...
As a pilot, I'm used to viewing cities from 35,000 feet—geometric patterns and infrastructure networks that tell stories of human development. But there's something special about touching down and exploring a place's history on foot. Woonsocket, Rhode Island might not...
When I told my pottery mentor I was heading to Romania for a weekend ceramics workshop, she insisted I extend my stay to explore Iasi. 'That city will speak to your hands, Paisley,' she said. And ho brah, was she...
There's something undeniably magical about watching the morning mist part to reveal Mont-Saint-Michel rising dramatically from the sea like something conjured from an Arthurian legend. This UNESCO World Heritage site has captivated visitors for centuries, myself included. While I typically...
There's something magical about watching a child's face light up when they realize cars don't exist in the place they're visiting. That's exactly what happened when my friend's kids first glimpsed Giethoorn's emerald canals cutting through thatched-roof cottages and flowering...
I've spent years working on historical restorations across America, but there's something about the understated charm of North Dakota that keeps drawing me back. Mandan sits quietly across the Missouri River from Bismarck, often overlooked by travelers rushing through to...
The first time I laid eyes on the vast Nebraska sky stretching over North Platte, I understood why they call this part of the country 'big sky country.' Most folks zoom past this unassuming town on I-80, never knowing the...
After four decades of helping travelers navigate their journeys at Hawaiian Airlines, I've developed quite the knack for spotting exceptional accommodations. When my daughter suggested I explore Middletown during Delaware's spectacular fall season, I was admittedly skeptical. Could this small...
The horse-drawn carriage clattered over cobblestones as the morning sun illuminated Bayamo's colonial facades in a warm golden glow. After years of cycling pilgrimages across Europe and Asia, I found myself drawn to this lesser-known Cuban gem—the very cradle of...
Who would have thought that nestled along Lake Erie lies one of America's most underrated nightlife scenes? After five years of exploring Europe's hottest clubs from my Frankfurt home base, I found myself pleasantly shocked during a recent weekend in...
The moment I stepped off the bus in Kansas City, the sweet, smoky aroma of BBQ embraced me like my abuela's hug – immediate, comforting, and promising something delicious was coming my way. This midwestern metropolis straddling the Missouri-Kansas border...
The morning mist was just lifting from the Po River as I sipped my bicerin—Turin's decadent layered coffee concoction—in a café overlooking Piazza Castello. Having swapped my dental instruments for cycling gear and my appointment book for a travel itinerary,...
The plains of southwestern Oklahoma aren't typically on most travelers' radar, but as someone who's spent decades peeling back historical layers in unexpected places, I've found that Lawton offers a fascinating convergence of American military heritage, Indigenous history, and contemporary...
When most visitors plan a trip to Atlanta, they rarely pencil in time for Johns Creek – and that's precisely why I'm letting you in on this secret. As someone who frequently visits family here during breaks from my dental...
I've always had a thing for places that exist in the shadow of their more famous neighbors. Maybe it's the underdog in me, or perhaps it's the thrill of discovering something authentic that hasn't been polished to a touristy shine....
