10 articles tagged with maryland
Baltimore's Inner Harbor holds a special place in American military history—this is where Francis Scott Key penned The Star-Spangled Banner during the War of 1812. Today, the waterfront has transformed into one of the East Coast's most romantic destinations, where...
I'll admit, Salisbury, Maryland wasn't on my radar until a screenwriting conference got canceled last minute and I found myself with a free weekend and a non-refundable flight to Baltimore. A local at the airport coffee shop mentioned the Eastern...
Look, I get it—College Park isn't exactly the first place that comes to mind when you think cultural immersion. Most people see it as just another college town orbiting DC. But here's what I've learned from years of seeking out...
While my fieldwork typically takes me to ancient archaeological sites across deserts and remote landscapes, a recent visit to see colleagues at the University of Maryland led me to discover the surprising family-friendly charm of Bowie. This modest Maryland city,...
After decades of corporate travel across five continents, I've developed a particular appreciation for cities that balance business functionality with authentic character. Baltimore – with its revitalized harbor, distinct neighborhoods, and surprisingly accessible natural escapes – offers precisely this combination....
There's something about port cities that speaks to my nomadic soul. Perhaps it's the constant flow of vessels, the mingling of cultures, or the tangible layers of history embedded in weathered brick and salt-worn wood. Annapolis—Maryland's capital and America's sailing...
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,...
There's something almost clinical about the precision with which Baltimoreans crack open their blue crabs—a fascinating intersection of tradition and technique that reminds me of my lab work, but with significantly more Old Bay seasoning. As someone who's spent years...
There's something about the gentle rhythm of paddle meeting water that speaks to my wandering soul. As someone who's typically found behind a steering wheel traversing highways, trading asphalt for the liquid pathways of Maryland's Eastern Shore was like discovering...
Growing up in New Zealand, I never imagined I'd find myself becoming emotionally attached to the art of picking apart crustaceans while covered in Old Bay seasoning. But that's the magic of Baltimore – a city that sneaks up on...
