296 articles tagged with adventure travel
Twenty years ago, when my wife's back injury led us to discover Costa Rica's healing thermal waters, I never imagined this small Central American paradise would become such an integral part of our family's travel legacy. Now, in my sixties,...
The morning sun casts long shadows across Mekelle's bustling markets as I shoulder my pack, ready to embark on one of Africa's most underrated trekking adventures. Ethiopia's Tigray region has long been whispered about in adventure travel circles, but few...
The first time I stood among Sedona's towering red rock formations, I felt like I'd landed on Mars—if Mars had vortexes, prickly pear margaritas, and killer sunset spots. After five visits to this spiritual-meets-adventure playground (including one where I tested...
Standing at the base of Mount Fitz Roy, with the Patagonian wind whipping my hair into a frenzy, I couldn't help but think about the glaciers that carved these magnificent peaks thousands of years ago—and how rapidly they're receding today....
The taxi driver's weathered hands tapped a syncopated rhythm on his steering wheel as we crossed the Demerara Harbor Bridge, Georgetown's skyline fading behind us. 'First time in Guyana?' he asked, eyes crinkling with amusement in the rearview mirror. I...
At 63, I've learned that the most exhilarating adventures often begin where the pavement ends. The transition from Santiago's sophisticated urban landscape to the majestic Andes happens with such dramatic swiftness that it feels almost magical—like stepping through a portal...
The Mississippi River curves through Saint Cloud like an ancient serpent, carving a landscape that has beckoned humans for millennia. While my academic pursuits typically lead me to amphitheaters echoing with history, I've discovered that this unassuming Minnesota city offers...
After years of scaling European rock faces and exploring colonial cities across Latin America, I found myself drawn to a different kind of adventure entirely—one that would connect me to my ancestral continent in ways I never imagined. Last summer,...
When I first landed in Kinshasa last October, the humid air hit me like a wall as I stepped off the plane. After 15 years exploring sustainable travel options across four continents, the Democratic Republic of Congo had always remained...
As both a pediatrician and adventure enthusiast, I've always found that pushing physical boundaries in new environments provides a unique window into understanding different cultures. My recent spring expedition to Durban, South Africa's vibrant coastal city, offered precisely this blend...
When most people picture Antigua, they envision pristine beaches and lazy afternoons sipping rum punch. But beneath that postcard-perfect exterior beats the heart of an adventure playground waiting to be discovered. Having spent years documenting ecological corridors across North America,...
Standing at the edge of a centuries-old stone aqueduct carved into the mountainside, watching water flow through channels that have sustained life on this rugged island for over 500 years, I couldn't help but marvel at the ingenuity of Madeira's...
The world speaks in different frequencies. As someone who spends her life fine-tuning soundscapes, I've developed an ear for the subtle tones that define a place. When my theater acoustics work took me from the crystalline echoes of New Zealand's...
At 64, I've discovered that some of life's most rewarding journeys begin when we venture beyond our comfort zones. After decades of directing travelers at Hawaiian Airlines and settling into my Scottish retirement, Madagascar called to me with its unique...
When I first visited Cape Town three years ago, I was expecting beautiful scenery and maybe a few decent hikes. What I *wasn't* prepared for was how this South African city would completely redefine my understanding of adventure travel. Between...
