296 articles tagged with adventure travel
As a cardiologist who's traversed high-altitude wonders across Peru, I've found my pulse quickening not just from elevation, but from excitement in the country's lesser-explored northern region. Piura offers that rare combination of archaeological significance, physiological challenges, and cultural immersion...
Eugene, Oregon might be known for its track and field legacy, but this Pacific Northwest gem packs a serious punch when it comes to outdoor thrills. As someone who's chased adrenaline across three continents, I was genuinely gobsmacked by Eugene's...
The first time I stood on the windswept bluffs overlooking Bear River State Park in Evanston, Wyoming, I felt that familiar tingle of discovery—the same feeling I had a decade ago when my journey into sustainable travel began. Evanston isn't...
The Atlantic whispers stories to those willing to listen—tales of adventure, resilience, and the delicate dance between human spirit and natural power. After months documenting traditional weaving techniques in Guatemala, I found myself drawn to North Carolina's coastline, seeking the...
There's something deliciously ironic about a cybersecurity analyst who spends her days protecting digital assets voluntarily disconnecting from the grid to sleep in the Bolivian jungle. Yet here I was, trading my secure Seville apartment for a hammock strung between...
Standing at the edge of the Essequibo River—South America's third-largest waterway—I felt that familiar thrill that comes with venturing into places where infrastructure meets wilderness. As both an engineer and a folklore enthusiast, Guyana had long been on my radar,...
The moment my boat slipped away from Manaus, leaving behind the last vestiges of urban life, I felt that familiar mix of exhilaration and healthy fear that comes with true adventure. Two weeks in the Amazon, solo—no tour group safety...
As a photographer who's spent decades chasing both sporting events and celestial phenomena across the globe, I've developed a particular affinity for destinations that challenge my lens in unexpected ways. This fall, I embarked on perhaps my most ambitious journey...
The first time I stood at the base of the Superstition Mountains, their jagged silhouette cutting into Arizona's impossibly blue sky, I felt that familiar tingle of adventure calling. Mesa might not top everyone's bucket list, but this desert gem...
There's something deeply spiritual about standing amidst towering vermilion cliffs that have witnessed millennia pass by in silent majesty. My husband and I discovered this profound connection during our recent spring adventure to St. George, Utah—a region often overshadowed by...
As a healthcare professional who's seen his fair share of emergency room visits, you might think I'd shy away from adrenaline-pumping activities. But there's something about calculated risk that keeps me coming back to Tamarindo, Costa Rica—a Pacific coast paradise...
Standing at Thorong La Pass at 5,416 meters, watching prayer flags snap in the wind against a backdrop of snow-capped Himalayan peaks, I couldn't help but reflect on how my journey through the Annapurna Circuit mirrored my life's path—challenging, transformative,...
As someone who's spent decades exploring the world's great adventure destinations, I've found that sometimes the most surprising discoveries come in the most unexpected places. Green Bay, Wisconsin—known primarily for its football fervor and cheese-filled tailgates—has quietly been building an...
When most travelers think Dominican Republic, their minds immediately conjure images of white-sand beaches and turquoise waters. But tucked away from the coastal resorts lies La Vega province, home to the majestic Cordillera Central mountain range and Pico Duarte, the...
The Land Cruiser's tires crunched over the salt-crusted sand as I gazed at the skeletal remains of shipwrecks dotting Namibia's haunting coastline. This marked the beginning of my most ambitious African adventure yet—a 3,000+ kilometer overland journey from the desolate...
