59 articles tagged with kayaking
When I first stepped off the cruise ship in Charlotte Amalie with Rahul and our three little ones in tow, I wasn't sure how we'd manage a memorable outdoor adventure without breaking our carefully planned vacation budget. Five visits later,...
The first light of dawn spills over Cadillac Mountain as I stand at its summit, feeling the ancient pulse of Wabanaki territory beneath my feet. There's something about Bar Harbor that speaks to both my Mi'kmaq roots and my adrenaline-seeking...
The first time I stepped onto Hilton Head Island with my daughter Zoe, I knew we'd found something special. This South Carolina gem strikes that perfect balance of natural beauty and family-friendly infrastructure that's increasingly rare these days. After five...
When most travelers think of Tokyo, images of neon-lit streets, cutting-edge technology, and crowded subway cars dominate their imagination. But beneath this ultramodern veneer lies a playground for adventure seekers that often goes unnoticed. During my recent work trip installing...
Seattle has always felt like a curious contradiction to me—a gleaming tech metropolis nestled within an emerald wilderness. Having visited this Pacific Northwest gem multiple times for translation conferences, I've developed a deep appreciation for how the city balances its...
There's something profoundly transformative about exploring Oslo from its waterways and woodlands rather than just its urban core. As someone who has spent considerable time in Norway thanks to my husband's heritage, I've developed a deep appreciation for how this...
Boston has always struck me as a city that breathes differently with each passing season. Having covered sporting events here numerous times over my journalism career, I've developed a profound appreciation for how this historic metropolis transforms itself throughout the...
There exists a place where the veil between the physical and spiritual worlds feels gossamer thin—where ancient rainforests whisper stories of indigenous wisdom, and the Pacific Ocean crashes against rugged shores with rhythmic devotion. Vancouver Island has called to me...
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...
There's something magical about the way Singapore balances its razor-sharp modernity with pockets of lush tropical wilderness. Last month, while documenting Southeast Asia's evolving transportation networks, I carved out a weekend to explore the city-state's aquatic playground. What began as...
Who says you need to choose between city vibes and nature escapes? Not Toronto! On my latest buying trip for our store's Canadian designer showcase, I carved out a week to explore this city's surprising outdoor scene with my sister...
After relocating from Oklahoma to Perth five years ago, I've made it my mission to explore Australia's diverse cities with the same analytical eye I once applied to tax codes. Brisbane, Queensland's subtropical capital, has become one of my favorite...
The moment my bicycle wheels touched the smooth pavement alongside Kaohsiung's Love River at sunset, I knew Taiwan's southern metropolis would capture my heart in ways I hadn't anticipated. Five years of cycling pilgrimages across continents had somehow never led...
I never expected to find my adrenaline fix in East Africa, but life has its beautiful surprises, ¿verdad? After three intense semesters of cultural geography studies, my friend Miguel (a Ugandan-American classmate) convinced our crew to skip the typical Euro...