66 articles tagged with midwest travel
Standing at the intersection of urban design and natural beauty, Carmel, Indiana caught me completely off-guard. As someone who spends her days in Australia's wilderness and her holidays in ancient ruins or dense rainforests, I never expected an American Midwest...
There's something magical about a city where art and craft beer flow together like old friends sharing stories. Grand Rapids, Michigan—a place I stumbled upon during an environmental conference last autumn—surprised me with its vibrant cultural tapestry woven between brewery-lined...
I've traversed Alpine peaks and navigated Tokyo's labyrinthine metro system, but sometimes the most refreshing discoveries come from the places we least expect. When my colleague Sarah invited me to extend my business trip to visit her family in Lenexa,...
Like a forgotten manuscript rediscovered on a dusty shelf, South Bend, Indiana has undergone a remarkable revision in recent years. Standing on the banks of the St. Joseph River last weekend, watching kayakers navigate the East Race Waterway where factory...
I never expected to find myself in O'Fallon, Missouri, chasing clouds rather than soccer balls. But when a design project with a major client brought me to this Midwest suburb of St. Louis, I discovered a surprising gem for business...
When I traded the Rocky Mountain views of Calgary for the tropical rhythms of Rio, I never imagined I'd find myself falling in love with America's heartland after dark. But Milwaukee – like a perfectly aligned bite – has a...
When my accounting firm sent me to South Dakota for a tax consultation with a multinational client, I found myself with a weekend to explore Watertown—a delightful surprise in America's heartland. *Que maravilha!* (How wonderful!) This charming city nestled alongside...
As someone who's tracked disease patterns across five continents, I've developed a knack for spotting valuable resources in unexpected places. Iowa City—a modest Midwestern college town with an outsized cultural footprint—exemplifies this principle perfectly. During a recent academic conference at...
Who would have thought that tucked between Chicago and Milwaukee sits a little lakeside gem that's perfect for families looking for an affordable weekend getaway? Not me, until I stumbled upon Kenosha, Wisconsin last summer! With its gorgeous Lake Michigan...
As someone who's spent decades tracking patterns across different cultures, I've developed a sixth sense for cities with an undercurrent of creativity that runs deeper than their surface reputation. Ann Arbor is precisely that kind of place – a town...
As an anthropologist who has spent decades studying marketplaces from Andean highlands to Moroccan souks, I've developed a particular appreciation for how commercial spaces reflect cultural values and community identities. Columbus, Ohio might seem an unlikely addition to my field...
Kansas City might not top most photographers' bucket lists, but after countless hauls through America's heartland, I've discovered this Midwest gem hides photographic treasures that'll fill your memory cards faster than you can say 'barbecue.' From industrial-chic West Bottoms warehouses...
Wichita sits at the convergence of the Arkansas and Little Arkansas rivers, creating a microclimate that's particularly fascinating in fall when the continental air masses begin their seasonal shift. I've tracked weather patterns across 43 states, but Kansas holds a...
There's something deeply restorative about Minnesota's waters—a quality I've come to appreciate after years of chasing architectural wonders across continents. Saint Cloud, nestled along the Mississippi River and surrounded by pristine lakes, offers families a refreshing escape that balances natural...
Indianapolis has long been typecast as merely a convention hub and racing capital, but after five academic conferences here over the past decade, I've discovered a city with surprising cultural depth and understated charm. The compact downtown layout makes it...
