Every year, for the last six years, my boys spend a week or two in Virginia with my in-laws at their house after the excitement of summer camp and family vacation has settled. Living five hours away from them, my kids don't get as much quality time with their grandparents during the school year as they'd like. Often, we spend winter or spring break at an Airbnb catching up with them,
Radio presenter and model Purcell is no stranger to the staycation and spent much of the summer in Irish towns and villages or on top of mountain peaks across the country.
Brookfield Place has transformed its Waterfront Plaza into a pop-up center court for the 10th annual Brookfield Place Open, in partnership with the Tennis Channel, offering free play.
The hike starts at the Palomarin Trailhead, approximately 5 miles northwest of Bolinas. The trail initially passes through a grove of eucalyptus with extravagantly intertwined trunks before coming out into the open along the top of a bluff, high above the churning Pacific.
This collaborative pop-up between taco slingers Bajala and West Indian-inspired chef Mad Man provides an opportunity to enjoy fresh seafood without a kitchen hassle. Calamansi scallop ceviche, citrus and chile oil hamachi crudo, and aguachile with apple, cucumber, and jicama are highlights of the menu.
Swimming in a lake is a cherished part of German culture, often enjoyed during hot summer days with family and friends. Badesee, which means bathing lake, represents this cherished tradition. There are many popular Badeseen in and around Berlin, providing a cheap and accessible way to cool off and relax. Expect crowded lakes when temperatures soar, especially with schools granting time off during heatwaves.
Tanking, a quirky Nebraska pastime, involves floating down rivers in galvanized livestock tanks, evolving into a summer ritual perfect for socializing and relaxation.
