196 articles tagged with weekend trips
There's something about Edinburgh that feels like stepping onto a film set—perhaps it's the dramatic juxtaposition of medieval and Georgian architecture against the city's volcanic landscape, or maybe it's the way the Scottish light plays across the stone facades, shifting...
When most travelers think of Suriname, Paramaribo typically steals the spotlight. But just 20 minutes south of the capital lies Lelydorp, the country's second-largest urban area and a cultural melting pot that deserves your attention. I stumbled upon this gem...
As someone who's spent a career examining patterns in epidemiology, I've developed quite the knack for tracing historical narratives through physical spaces. Kansas City presents a fascinating case study in American history—a border city where the tensions of the Civil...
Who would've thought that a quick weekend jaunt to Paterson, New Jersey would leave me speechless? Certainly not this Midwestern gal who grew up thinking 'vacation' meant the Wisconsin Dells! But there I stood, mist kissing my face as the...
There's something magical about Virginia Beach that most visitors never discover. Beyond the crowded boardwalk and tourist-filled shores lies a different coastal experience—one that balances luxury and authenticity in perfect harmony. After my third visit last summer with two close...
I never expected to find myself wandering through a pine-scented forest just an hour from the chaos of Manhattan, my camera capturing the golden light filtering through ancient trees. Yet here I was in Lakewood, New Jersey—a place that's somehow...
After coordinating shipments to Chicago for nearly a decade, I've developed quite the knack for maximizing my downtime in the Windy City. While my typical visits involve warehouse inspections and supplier meetings, I recently decided to flip the script and...
There's something wonderfully familiar about the anticipation of exploring a new city's nightlife – that same flutter of excitement I feel before tackling a complex orthodontic case. After years of calibrating braces in Calgary and now Rio, I've developed a...
Standing in São Paulo's chaotic Tietê bus terminal with my medical pack slung over one shoulder, I found myself doing what I always do in unfamiliar territory—assessing my options with the same methodical approach I use during triage. The 430-kilometer...
There's something deeply meditative about wandering through a thoughtfully designed shopping district, where each storefront reveals its own unique narrative. Blue Back Square in West Hartford represents New England retail therapy at its finest—a refreshing departure from the overwhelming sensory...
There's something poetic about cities that bear the marks of their industrial past while quietly reinventing themselves. Utica, nestled in the heart of Central New York, is precisely this kind of unsung visual treasure. As someone who fled New York...
There's something profoundly moving about standing at the crossroads of history and modernity, particularly in places where that transition happened within living memory. Kuwait represents one such remarkable transformation—a nation that, within a single lifetime, evolved from a modest pearl-diving...
The first time I stepped off the train at Budapest's Keleti Station, my marathon-trained legs were itching to explore every corner of this dual city. But even with my endurance background, I quickly realized that mastering Budapest's transportation system would...
Who would've thought that just a stone's throw from Chicago lies a treasure trove of fascinating history, vibrant culture, and budget-friendly adventures? Certainly not this Midwestern gal who spent decades thinking 'exotic travel' meant crossing state lines! Cicero, Illinois might...
Alright, mates! Picture this: your boy Caleb stranded in suburban New Jersey without wheels. Proper nightmare, innit? That was me last autumn when a design gig brought me to Woodbridge. Coming from Corpus where I practically live in my beater...