356 articles tagged with couples travel
When I first moved from Minneapolis to Valencia, I found myself constantly seeking out spaces that tell stories—buildings with souls and histories that whisper to you through their carefully preserved architectural details. It's this same passion that draws me to...
There's something magnificently contradictory about hunting for vintage treasures in one of North America's oldest cities. As an educator who's navigated bazaars from Marrakech to Bangkok, I can confidently say that Quebec City's cobblestone streets hide some of the continent's...
The first time I rolled into Cape May, I was tracking minor league prospects with my brother through the Northeast. What was supposed to be a quick stopover became a three-day deep dive into what I can only describe as...
Having traversed the globe for both business and pleasure, I've developed rather exacting standards for accommodation. Jackson Hole, however, presents a rare confluence of natural splendor and hospitality excellence that consistently exceeds expectations. During my recent winter sojourn—my fourth to...
Last autumn, during a brief teaching sabbatical, I found myself wandering the rain-slicked streets of Paris's 16th arrondissement, deliberately avoiding the tourist throngs queuing outside the Louvre. Don't misunderstand – the Louvre deserves its reverence. But Paris, like a complex...
When I relocated from Oklahoma to Perth five years ago, I never imagined I'd become something of an authority on Australian coastal adventures. Yet here I am, having just completed my fourth diving expedition to the Great Barrier Reef—arguably Australia's...
When most people think of Morgantown, West Virginia, they immediately picture rowdy college bars packed with WVU students. I'll admit, that was my assumption too. But on a recent work trip coordinating regional organic imports, I discovered this Appalachian city...
Twenty-five years of answering emergency calls taught me one vital lesson: we all need an escape route from life's chaos. For me, that sanctuary became Bend, Oregon – a high desert haven where adventure and healing flow as freely as...
There's something remarkably poetic about the convergence of cultures in Cape Verde—a sentiment that resonates deeply with me as someone who has always existed at intersections. Just as my career straddles the worlds of finance and sports management, Cape Verde...
The moment I stepped onto the terracotta tiles of my Glendale resort, I felt the desert's energy realign my tech-weary spirit. As someone who grew up near Arizona's Salt River, returning to this landscape feels like a homecoming—but with a...
Y'all know I can't resist a good Kentucky adventure! While most tourists flock to Louisville for Derby festivities (where my blogging journey began!), I've discovered that some of the Bluegrass State's most delightful experiences hide in plain sight. Last weekend,...
The moment I stepped onto Lisbon's cobblestone streets last spring, I felt an immediate connection to this city of contrasts. Perhaps it was the familiar hum of diverse cultures coexisting—something that resonates with my own Indian-Korean heritage—or maybe it was...
As a pediatrician who's scaled mountains on six continents, I've found few landscapes as uniquely captivating as Arizona's Sonoran Desert in winter. The juxtaposition of rugged terrain against delicate desert blooms creates an adventure playground that's both challenging and rewarding....
The first time I brought my daughter Amira to Barcelona, she was just seven years old, and I worried the tapas scene might be too adult-centered for her curious spirit. How wrong I was! That evening in El Born, watching...
The first time I glimpsed Lake Atitlan's shimmering blue waters framed by three majestic volcanoes, I understood why this Guatemalan gem is often called 'the most beautiful lake in the world.' During my recent week-long escape with a friend, we...
