24 articles tagged with hot springs
Twenty years ago, when I first discovered the healing power of thermal waters, Taiwan wasn't even on my radar. But after five visits to this remarkable island, I can confidently say that Taipei offers one of the most rewarding weekend...
After years of hauling freight across America's highways, I've developed a sixth sense for finding the perfect vantage points and hidden routes. Now that I'm stationed in Tokyo teaching Japanese drivers the finer points of American trucking, I find myself...
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...
Folks often rush through Sparks on their way to Reno's bright lights, but that's a mistake I won't let you make. Twenty years into my travels across this beautiful country, I've found that the sister cities in Nevada's high desert...
There's something about the Canadian Rockies that feels like coming home, even if you've never been there before. That first glimpse of the mountains rising from the prairie as you drive west from Calgary airport still takes my breath away,...
I've explored volcanic landscapes from Iceland to Chile, but sometimes the most surprising discoveries happen in places you'd least expect. Conway, Arkansas isn't on most travelers' radar, but this college town nestled between the Ozarks and the Arkansas River Valley...
The moment my feet touched Pemba's rust-colored earth, I knew this wasn't going to be like my usual thermal spring hunts. Mozambique's northern jewel offered something different – a raw, unfiltered adventure that required all my investigative instincts. After two...
The first time I stood at the base of the Tian Shan mountains, I felt that same rush of adrenaline I get right before jumping out of a plane. There's something about massive geological formations that puts your existence into...
The air hangs heavy with moisture as I follow my guide deeper into Trinidad's Northern Range. The occasional call of a bell bird punctuates the symphony of forest sounds, and beads of sweat trace familiar paths down my temples. I'm...
Standing at the edge of Lake Ashi, watching the morning mist dance across the surface while Mount Fuji's perfect silhouette emerges from the clouds, I couldn't help but draw parallels between this moment and the distributed systems I work with...
The first time I visited Taroko Gorge, I did what every tourist does – snapped photos at the main lookouts, walked the popular trails, and called it a day. But after five visits to Taiwan (and counting), I've developed relationships...
Standing at the entrance of Taroko Gorge, watching the morning mist dance between marble cliffs that tower hundreds of meters above, I'm reminded why this geological masterpiece ranks among Asia's most spectacular adventure destinations. Having scaled peaks across five continents,...
The first time I glimpsed Karakol's snow-capped peaks piercing through cotton-candy clouds, I knew I'd found a trekker's paradise unlike any other. Nestled in eastern Kyrgyzstan, this unassuming mountain town serves as the gateway to some of Central Asia's most...
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,...
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...
