180 articles tagged with spring travel
The morning sun casts long shadows across the cobblestones as I trace my fingers along the ancient walls of Rhodes Old Town. There's something magical about being here before the cruise ships arrive, when the medieval streets still belong to...
The first time I stepped onto Prague's cobblestone streets, I felt the same rush of adrenaline I get during an emergency call—that heightened awareness where every detail suddenly matters. But unlike my EMT shifts, this was a different kind of...
There's something magical about exploring coastal transitions by bicycle—the way ecosystems gradually shift as barrier island dunes give way to salt marshes, and eventually to the historic urban landscape. As someone who's spent a lifetime studying marine ecosystems, I find...
When most travelers picture the Amalfi Coast, their minds immediately drift to colorful cliffside villages, azure waters, and limoncello. But beneath this postcard-perfect facade lies a historical tapestry woven over thousands of years. As someone who's spent decades exploring geological...
There's something rather magical about cities that straddle the line between well-known and undiscovered. Wrocław and Strasbourg occupy this delightful middle ground—prominent enough to warrant excellent infrastructure, yet still harbouring countless secrets that reward the curious traveller. Having spent considerable...
Five years ago, I pedaled through Toulouse on what would become a life-changing cycling journey across France. Back then, I rushed through, ticking off the major sights before heading south toward the Pyrenees. Now, having traded Halifax's corporate catering world...
Standing atop the ancient Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles as the afternoon light bathes the stone in a honey-gold glow, I'm struck by how Tripoli remains Lebanon's best-kept secret. While Beirut buzzes with cosmopolitan energy and Byblos draws the Instagram...
When I first stepped off the bus at Gloucester Green in Oxford, my German sense of ordnung (order) was instantly charmed by the methodical layout of this historic university town, while my Mexican heart fell in love with its vibrant...
There's something about ancient cities that speaks to the investigative side of my nature. The layered history, the secrets hidden in plain sight, the stories etched into every weathered stone. Kairouan—Tunisia's fourth holiest city in Islam—presents exactly this kind of...
As an actuary by profession, I've always found a certain beauty in mapping probabilities and calculating optimal outcomes. Perhaps that's why road trips appeal to me so deeply—they're exercises in both statistical planning and serendipitous discovery. This particular journey, from...
The 1,500-mile journey from Miami's palm-fringed beaches to Boston's historic cobblestone streets isn't just a change in geography—it's a passage through the beating heart of America's East Coast. As someone who's made this trip countless times (both for emergency medical...
Let me start by saying Amsterdam isn't just about the obvious - those postcard canals, red lights, and coffee shops that every tourist guide hammers on about. As someone who's visited this city multiple times for both work and play,...
Standing at the base of Meteora's towering rock pillars, I felt the same rush of anticipation I used to get before important tennis matches back in Boise. The difference? Instead of facing an opponent across the net, I was about...
There's something utterly mesmerizing about the way Madeira's levadas carve their way through the island's dramatic topography. These ancient irrigation channels—some dating back to the 15th century—now serve as arteries for adventurers seeking to explore the heart of this Portuguese...
At 61, I've discovered that adventure knows no age limit—especially in Osaka, Japan's vibrant city of contrasts. While most travelers come for the historic temples and world-class cuisine, I found myself drawn to the unexpected adrenaline rush this metropolis offers....