11 articles tagged with mid range hotels
As I stood on the rooftop terrace of my heritage hotel, watching the amber light of sunset wash over Jaipur's pink sandstone facades, I couldn't help but reflect on how choosing the right accommodation transforms your experience of India's most...
The morning light danced across Lake Tana as I sipped macchiato on my hotel balcony, the distant silhouettes of papyrus boats gliding through golden reflections. Three years after my accident in Vietnam, Ethiopia wasn't exactly where I'd pictured myself rebuilding...
The rhythmic beating of drums welcomed me to Tamale last October, a sound that would become the heartbeat of my week-long stay in Northern Ghana's vibrant capital. After decades of traversing mountain ranges across the globe, I've developed an appreciation...
After five years fixing pipes on cruise ships across the globe, I never imagined I'd be standing atop Machu Picchu with my sister and her kids, explaining how the Incas created one of the world's most impressive water management systems....
When my daughter Amara and I arrived in Brikama after a long journey from Osaka, I was immediately struck by the town's vibrant energy - a welcome contrast to the structured formality of both my courtroom in Japan and my...
There's something deeply spiritual about autumn in the Ozarks—the way creation adorns itself in fiery hues before winter's contemplative slumber. Nestled between the ancient wisdom of these mountains and the youthful energy of Fayetteville lies Springdale, Arkansas—a place I've come...
The first time I visited Manta, Ecuador, I was immediately struck by how this vibrant port city manages to balance authentic coastal charm with modern amenities. After five visits over the past decade, I've watched Manta evolve from a relatively...
Newcastle, Australia's second-oldest city, has quietly transformed from an industrial port town into a vibrant coastal gem that perfectly balances urban innovation with laid-back beach culture. As someone who's spent years exploring cities through the lens of wellness and community...
Vienna wasn't on my radar until a fellow EMT described how the city's sacred geometry—visible in its imperial architecture and circular layout—created a sense of healing just by walking its streets. After a particularly grueling winter rescue season in Nova...
When I first visited Rome in my 40s, I made the classic mistake of booking a hotel far from the city center to save money. Twenty years and countless trips later, I've learned that where you stay in the Eternal...
Pittsburgh has undergone one of America's most remarkable urban transformations, evolving from its industrial past into a vibrant hub of technology, medicine, and culture. During my recent week-long consulting project with a local travel agency, I had the opportunity to...
