13 articles tagged with maritime heritage
Standing on Narragansett Bay's eastern shore, with the Atlantic breeze tousling my hair, I couldn't help but think how this quaint New England town mirrors my own journey of unexpected discoveries. Portsmouth, Rhode Island might be a far cry from...
The gentle lapping of water against century-old docks creates the first notes in Portsmouth's symphony—a melodic welcome that caught me off guard during my spring escape from Wellington's autumn chill. As someone who collects soundscapes like others collect postcards, this...
There's something about port cities that speaks to my soul. Perhaps it's my upbringing in Marseille, but I find these maritime crossroads carry stories in their salt-tinged air unlike anywhere else. Annapolis – with its colonial brick buildings, cobblestone streets,...
Standing at the edge of Shem Creek as the autumn light filters through Spanish moss, I'm reminded that Mount Pleasant isn't just Charleston's quieter neighbor—it's a historical treasure trove with its own distinct narrative. Having spent years exploring craft traditions...
There's something magnetic about places where water and history intertwine. As someone who's spent years exploring New Zealand's coastlines and caves, I've developed a particular fondness for maritime heritage sites. When a recent trip back to the States coincided with...
Standing on the weathered boardwalk overlooking Seria's coastline, I couldn't help but draw parallels between this humble Bruneian oil town and the working harbors back home in Chesapeake. The rhythmic nodding of oil pumps in the distance echoed the steady...
When most travelers think of Rhode Island, Providence's urban charm or Newport's gilded mansions typically steal the spotlight. But nestled along 39 miles of stunning coastline lies Warwick—a maritime gem that captured my heart during a recent summer weekend. As...
Having traversed coastlines across five continents, I find myself continually drawn to the maritime corridors that connect communities and cultures. While my professional endeavors in maritime law have taken me to ports worldwide, there's something uniquely compelling about the eastern...
After traversing the globe for over two decades as a flight attendant, I've developed rather particular standards for what constitutes a proper family holiday. Long Beach Island—or LBI as the regulars call it—is one of those rare gems that consistently...
Standing at the helm of cruise ships for years, I've guided thousands through Baltimore's Inner Harbor. But it wasn't until I explored this city with my own compass that I discovered its true cultural heartbeat pulsing through historic neighborhoods and...
As someone who has spent decades studying the intersection of urban development and wildlife adaptation, I find smaller historic cities like Portsmouth, Virginia particularly fascinating. These overlooked urban spaces often reveal layers of ecological and historical narratives that more popular...
As I disembarked at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport last February, the crisp Alaskan air filled my lungs with a familiar sharpness that reminded me of winter mornings back in Kitchener. Having documented my travels across five continents over fifteen...
The moment I stepped onto the narrow, winding streets of Stone Town, the air thick with the scent of cloves and salt water, I knew this UNESCO World Heritage site would captivate both the scientist and cultural explorer in me....
