234 articles tagged with weekend trips
When winter's chill sets in across Montreal, I find myself dreaming of desert warmth. On a recent guys' weekend with fellow veterinarians from my conference circuit, I discovered Mesquite, Nevada – a perfect alternative to the Vegas chaos. Just 80...
There's something quite magical about discovering places that haven't yet made it to the glossy pages of mainstream travel magazines. Hopkinsville, Kentucky—or 'Hoptown' as the locals affectionately call it—is precisely one such revelation. As someone who has traversed the vibrant...
G'day mates! Ever found yourself craving a time-travel experience without the sci-fi budget? Well, chuck your preconceptions about Eastern Europe in the bin because I've stumbled upon Bulgaria's best-kept secret. Nestled in the Sredna Gora mountains about two hours from...
¡Hola, amigos viajeros! Who would have thought that one of America's most stunning beach experiences would be hiding in... Wisconsin? That's right. While my Cuban roots have always drawn me to tropical coastlines, and my travel writing typically takes me...
There's something beautifully contradictory about capital cities – they're centers of power yet often overlooked by travelers seeking the flashier metropolises. Albany, New York's capital, sits in the shadow of its famous southern sibling like the opening act at a...
There's something magical about sipping freshly brewed tea while overlooking endless rows of emerald tea bushes cascading down misty Malaysian hillsides. The Cameron Highlands has been my secret weekend escape whenever Miami's humidity becomes too much to bear. This highland...
There's something about Wellington's coastline that always feels like coming home. The way the wind whips your hair into impossible shapes, the salt spray that settles on your lips, and that distinct moment when you crest a headland to see...
As someone who spends her professional life creating order from chaos, there's something deeply satisfying about the structured beauty of Arizona's desert landscapes. The geometric precision of cacti silhouetted against watercolor sunsets, the methodical layering of sedimentary rock formations, and...
The last place I expected to find myself sipping a perfectly crafted Old Fashioned while listening to a surprisingly talented jazz quartet was in a dimly lit speakeasy-style bar in Lewiston, Idaho. Yet here I was, watching the Clearwater River...
Standing at the edge of Port de Pêche as fishermen haul in their morning catch, I couldn't help but think how Nouakchott reminds me of baseball's most underrated players—those who quietly contribute game after game without the spotlight. This fascinating...
Tucked away in Zimbabwe's Midlands Province lies Gweru, a city that most travelers zoom past on their way to Victoria Falls or Harare. But after spending a weekend there during my recent Southern Africa infrastructure tour, I'm convinced it deserves...
When my mate back in Canberra suggested I check out Burnsville for a food-focused weekend, I nearly choked on my flat white. 'Minnesota?' I laughed. 'Isn't that just hotdish territory?' Six incredible meals and one very satisfied palate later, I'm...
The morning sun cast long shadows across Plaza Las Delicias as I sipped my *café con leche* for a humble $1.50, watching Ponce wake up around me. The iconic red and black striped Parque de Bombas fire station stood in...
Standing in Timisoara's Victory Square, the autumn breeze carried whispers of revolution that changed Romania forever. Last weekend, I swapped my usual fashion district explorations for something completely different – tracing the footsteps of brave Romanians who sparked the 1989...
There's something profoundly *umano* – deeply human – about cities that wear their industrial past like badges of honor. Paterson, New Jersey isn't trying to be something it's not. Unlike the polished urban centers that dominate travel magazines, Paterson offers...
