23 articles tagged with hot springs
Let me tell you something about Rapid City that most tourists miss while racing to Mount Rushmore: this place is an investigator's dream of hidden outdoor treasures. After tracking a case that led me through the Black Hills last summer,...
When most travelers think of Nakuru, Kenya, the iconic images of pink flamingos dotting Lake Nakuru's alkaline shores immediately come to mind. But here's what three years of exploring East Africa has taught me—Kenya's water landscapes extend far beyond the...
The first time I dipped my toe—quite literally—into the world of Japanese onsen culture, I was as nervous as I'd been during my first archaeological dig in the Yucatán. There's something equally intimidating about both experiences: the fear of disturbing...
The first time my boots touched the edge of Pamukkale's otherworldly terraces, I instinctively reached for my field recorder. The gentle trickle of mineral-rich water cascading over calcium deposits created a delicate symphony that most visitors, mesmerized by the visual...
There's something about the steam rising from a natural hot spring that reminds me of my days exploring the limestone caves back in Wales—that same mysterious veil between worlds, only infinitely more comfortable. After attending the International Fire & Rescue...
Standing atop Mount Moiwa as the winter sun cast golden light across Sapporo's snow-blanketed landscape, I couldn't help but draw parallels between the layered history beneath this city and the pristine powder that now covered it. As an archaeologist, I'm...
Who says adventure has an age limit? At 61, I've discovered that Costa Rica's Manuel Antonio is the perfect playground for thrill-seekers of all generations. This stunning slice of paradise masterfully balances pristine beaches with lush rainforest, creating an adventure...
The mist rises slowly off the emerald waters, revealing the undulating silhouette of mountains embracing Taiwan's largest alpine lake. As a researcher of cross-cultural wellness practices, I've visited numerous sacred sites across Asia, but Sun Moon Lake (日月æ½) offers a...
