59 articles tagged with museums
Berlin surprised me. I'd visited years ago as a DJ, experiencing the legendary techno scene, but returning with my daughter and her best friend last summer revealed an entirely different city—one bursting with family-friendly adventures. Between the interactive museums, massive...
Edmonton surprised me. While researching landscape architecture projects across western Canada, I spent a week exploring this northern city and discovered something unexpected: a remarkably family-friendly destination that seamlessly blends natural river valley parkland with innovative urban design. The city's...
As a wildlife biologist who's tracked jaguars through Patagonian forests and studied bird migrations across three continents, I never expected to find such biodiversity and family adventure potential in a small Mississippi city. Yet Meridian revealed itself as an unexpected...
When most people hear 'Auburn,' they immediately picture the roaring crowds of Jordan-Hare Stadium, a sea of orange and blue pulsing with SEC football energy. But as someone who's made a career of navigating the roads less traveled (quite literally,...
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,...
As a preservation student with a perpetually dwindling bank account, I've become something of an expert at uncovering historical treasures that don't come with tourist-trap price tags. Edinburgh—with its imposing castle and Royal Mile—certainly knows how to flaunt its A-list...
Having traversed the frigid landscapes of the Arctic Circle with families in tow, I found myself rather intrigued by the prospect of exploring the sweltering metropolis of Houston with young ones. The juxtaposition couldn't be more stark—from the serene white...
Standing at the helm of my European houseboat *La Segunda Vida*, I often find myself drifting into memories of America's great waterways. Before my life in Valencia and my floating podcast studio, I spent three decades studying the ecosystems of...
As someone who's spent decades helping others navigate emergencies, I've discovered that planning family adventures requires the same blend of preparation and adaptability. Portland, Oregon—with its quirky charm, natural beauty, and family-friendly vibe—offers the perfect balance of structure and spontaneity...
Montana conjures images of vast wilderness, towering mountains, and endless skies – not necessarily vibrant urban exploration. Yet tucked between the state's natural wonders lies Great Falls, a riverside city that caught me completely by surprise during a recent cross-country...
New York City has always been more than the sum of its iconic landmarks. While Times Square dazzles and Central Park beckons, the true essence of this magnificent metropolis lies in its lesser-trodden pathways, particularly when traveling with family. After...
Growing up in Miami with a fishing rod practically glued to my hand, I thought I knew everything about Florida's waterfront adventures. But Jacksonville—Florida's largest city by area—has been a revelation even to this native Floridian. When my sister asked...
When my husband and I first visited Athens five years ago, we made the classic rookie mistake: spending three full days just at the Acropolis and its immediate surroundings. Don't get me wrong – the Parthenon is breathtaking and absolutely...
I never expected to find myself in Omaha, Nebraska, animating bicycle routes through cornfields on my iPad while sipping coffee at an adorable local café. But when my sister asked me to take my niece and nephew (ages 8 and...
As someone who typically documents solo brewery-hopping in Belgium or medical tourism insights from Vietnam, pivoting to family travel content feels like switching from laparoscopic to open surgery—a completely different approach but equally rewarding in its own way. When my...
