296 articles tagged with weekend getaways
There's something magical about places where creative energy has concentrated over centuries. As someone who's spent years tapping into the energetic frequencies of locations around the world, I felt an immediate connection stepping into Concord, New Hampshire. This quaint New...
There's something magical about cities that whisper their stories through brick and mortar—places where time seems to fold in on itself, allowing you to walk simultaneously in the present and past. Clarksburg, West Virginia is precisely this kind of temporal...
Living in Sheffield's gentle hills after two decades in Silicon Valley has given me a fresh perspective on what I once took for granted: California's remarkable ability to offer both cosmopolitan energy and wilderness tranquility within striking distance of each...
As someone who spends her days perfecting smiles, I've developed quite the appreciation for things that make jaws drop—and Cleveland's food scene did exactly that. When I told friends I was planning a romantic weekend getaway to *Cleveland* of all...
As someone who's spent decades exploring how natural environments contribute to physical wellness, I've discovered that sometimes the most therapeutic destinations aren't the most obvious ones. Eau Claire, Wisconsin—a modest Midwestern city nestled at the junction of the Eau Claire...
Standing at the edge of Peru's arid Nazca Desert, I couldn't help but feel the profound weight of mystery surrounding me. The legendary Nazca Lines—massive geoglyphs etched into the earth over 1,500 years ago—remained hidden in plain sight until I...
When I first visited Bloomington to give a guest lecture at Indiana University's Risk Management program, I expected the typical Midwest flatlands. Instead, I discovered a verdant paradise of limestone ridges, glacial lakes, and forests that transform into a kaleidoscope...
As a physical therapist who's spent decades exploring therapeutic travel experiences, I've found that regional cuisine often provides the most authentic connection to a place's heritage and healing traditions. Nowhere exemplifies this better than Elko, Nevada – an unassuming high...
Boulder City might not be the first place that comes to mind when planning a Nevada getaway, but this historic gem sitting in the shadow of the magnificent Hoover Dam has quietly become one of my favorite weekend retreats. After...
I've explored volcanic landscapes from Iceland to Chile, but sometimes the most surprising discoveries happen in places you'd least expect. Conway, Arkansas isn't on most travelers' radar, but this college town nestled between the Ozarks and the Arkansas River Valley...
The first time I set foot in Athens, Georgia, I made the classic mistake of showing up on a football Saturday with no game tickets and no hotel reservation. Rookie error. But what started as a logistical nightmare evolved into...
I've stared down 19,000-foot peaks in the Andes and navigated emergency room chaos in Guadalajara, but sometimes the most surprising adventures come from the places you least expect. After a climbing injury left me stranded in Copper Canyon, I've developed...
Standing atop Lookout Mountain as the autumn sun casts long shadows across the Tennessee River Valley, I'm struck by how Chattanooga defies American urban stereotypes. This former industrial workhorse – once declared the 'dirtiest city in America' – has reinvented...
When most people think of South Bend, Indiana, the golden dome of Notre Dame immediately comes to mind. But as someone who's spent years uncovering hidden gems in unexpected places, I can tell you this Midwest city has a surprising...
The Mississippi Delta may not be the first destination that springs to mind when planning a beach getaway, but Southaven harbors aquatic treasures that have captivated this Sevillian-turned-New Yorker. Having documented coastlines from Portugal to Thailand, I've developed an appreciation...
