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Who would've thought that just a stone's throw from Chicago lies a treasure trove of fascinating history, vibrant culture, and budget-friendly adventures? Certainly not this Midwestern gal who spent decades...
The first time I stood at the edge of Nairobi National Park, watching a tower of giraffes silhouetted against the city skyline, I understood why Kenya's capital deserves its nickname:...
Standing at the edge of Dolisie with the vast Mayombe Forest stretching before me, I felt that familiar flutter of excitement that comes with stepping into the truly unknown. The...
The moment my headlamp illuminated the crystalline formations in Pálvölgyi Cave, I felt that familiar rush—the same sensation I get during a challenging mountain rescue, except this time I was...
The vibrant capital of Grenada often reveals itself first through its postcard-perfect harbor—a horseshoe of colorful buildings embracing azure waters, crowned by verdant hills. But beyond this Caribbean tableau lies...
The Kalahari Desert at dusk is a masterpiece of contradictions. As our open-air Land Cruiser crests another ochre-colored dune, the vastness spreads before me—not the barren wasteland many imagine, but...
The rhythmic clacking of train wheels across continents has always represented more than mere transportation to me—it's the percussion soundtrack to cross-cultural innovation. When my consulting firm assigned me a...
When I first arrived in Iquitos—the largest city in the world unreachable by road—I knew I was in for something special. After spending years fixing pipes on cruise ships and...
After three decades mixing tracks for the biggest names in the music biz, I never imagined I'd find my next adrenaline fix in the Nevada desert. But Mesquite? This place...
The early morning call to prayer echoed through Baalbek's narrow streets as I laced up my running shoes, the massive Temple of Jupiter still shrouded in dawn mist. That's the...
New York City presents two faces to the world: the postcard version with its iconic skyline and Broadway marquees, and then there's *my* New York—the one that pulses with unexpected...
The Gobi Desert stretched before me like a living, breathing entity—a vast tapestry of ochre, sienna, and gold that seemed to shift with each passing cloud shadow. At 59, I've...
The moment my boots hit Fernley's rust-colored earth, I knew this overlooked Nevada gem would deliver adventure beyond the neon glow of its more famous neighbor, Las Vegas. *No es...
The first time I stood at the edge of Trolltunga, camera in hand and heart in throat, I knew Norway's fjord country would forever hold a piece of my soul....
The moment my fins touched the crystal-clear waters surrounding Weno, I knew this remote Micronesian paradise would forever change my perspective on underwater exploration. As someone who's traversed desert landscapes...
Growing up in Aotearoa, I've always found it funny how visitors rush through Auckland on their way to more 'scenic' parts of New Zealand. Little do they know that within...
I've chased adrenaline rushes across continents—from Berlin's underground techno bunkers to Barcelona's vibrant performance spaces—but Ogden, Utah delivers a different kind of high altogether. Nestled against the Wasatch Mountains just...
The financial analyst in me has always appreciated the concept of diversification—spreading investments across different assets to maximize returns while minimizing risk. Thailand, I've discovered, offers the perfect travel equivalent:...
As someone who typically seeks the contemplative corners of our world, my journey to Koh Samui with my dear friend Raj last winter revealed an unexpected truth: there exists a...
The morning light filters through the oak trees as I frame my first shot of the day. Independence, Missouri isn't where most adventure seekers point their compass, yet here I...