149 articles tagged with hiking
Tampa has always reminded me of that friend who seems straightforward at first glance but reveals surprising depth once you get to know them. Sure, the beaches are magnificent (no argument there), but having coordinated three major sporting events in...
After 27 expeditions to 14 African nations, I've developed what my wife used to call my 'statistical certainty' that Tanzania offers the continent's most diverse adventure portfolio. While the quintessential safari remains the crown jewel of Tanzanian tourism (and rightfully...
Standing at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, with the summer sun warming my face and a gentle breeze carrying the scent of pine, I couldn't help but think how Ogden might be Utah's best-kept secret. Unlike its flashier cousin...
Five years ago, I found myself in Ella by accident. My research on plant-based medicines had led me through various parts of Sri Lanka, but it was in this misty hill station where I truly began to heal. The therapeutic...
The road to Maliana winds through terraced hillsides and past small villages where life unfolds at a pace dictated by the rhythms of nature rather than the digital clock. As my 4x4 taxi navigated the final mountain pass, revealing the...
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....
There's something profoundly captivating about the confluence of water and land that creates spaces where both human history and natural wonders coexist. North Little Rock, Arkansas—often overshadowed by its sister city across the river—holds precisely this kind of geographical magic....
When most visitors think of the Greek islands, they envision lazy days on pristine beaches and evenings spent sipping wine at seaside tavernas. While Paros certainly delivers these quintessential Mediterranean pleasures in spades, this Cycladic gem conceals a treasure trove...
When I first stepped foot on São Miguel four years ago, I was immediately struck by how this Azorean island seemed to exist in a category all its own—neither fully European nor entirely Atlantic, but rather a magnificent hybrid of...
When most travelers think Nevada, their minds immediately flash to the neon wonderland of Las Vegas. But 30 miles east of Reno lies Fernley – a desert gem that's captured my heart during three separate expeditions. This unassuming town serves...
As someone who's called Australia home for over two decades, I've explored many corners of this vast country. Yet Perth, with its perfect blend of urban sophistication and raw natural beauty, continues to captivate me like few other places. The...
As someone who's spent my career helping folks connect with nature's wonders, I can tell you there's something downright special about Sedona that goes beyond those jaw-dropping red rocks. The first time I felt that subtle vibration under my hiking...
The first time I dipped my hiking boots into Austria's Wachau Valley, I realized this wasn't just another pretty European landscape – it was a perfect reduction of everything magnificent about alpine travel, simmered down to its essential flavors. Nestled...
When most folks think of Salt Lake City, their minds immediately jump to world-class skiing and the 2002 Winter Olympics. But let me tell you something—after visiting this mountain gem five times in different seasons, I've discovered there's so much...