41 articles tagged with national parks
The moment our small aircraft banked toward Antsiranana's runway, I knew this corner of Madagascar would be unlike anywhere I'd explored before. Below me stretched a tapestry of emerald forests, limestone formations, and the impossibly blue waters of the Indian...
After five years of exploring Asia's vibrant cultures and landscapes, returning to America's heartland feels like rediscovering an old friend with new eyes. When my college-aged twins suggested we reconnect with our American roots during their summer break, I immediately...
The first light of dawn breaks through the mist as I stand at the trailhead of Henri Pittier National Park, Venezuela's oldest protected wilderness. My sketchbook already bears the marks of early morning inspiration – quick strokes capturing the way...
G'day, fellow adventurers! There's something magical about returning to your roots, especially when those roots are planted in the sun-drenched paradise of Queensland. Though I've called Hamburg home for over a decade now, my heart still skips a beat whenever...
There's something about the Southwest that resonates with both my EMT brain and my Mi'kmaq spirit. The vast stretches of desert, the sacred geometries etched into ancient rocks, and the healing energy that permeates these landscapes create a perfect medicine...
When I first planned my trip to Madagascar, everyone told me it would be prohibitively expensive. As someone who's navigated public transportation to marathons across six continents, I took that as a challenge. Madagascar represents one of our planet's most...
The first time I stood beneath the imposing silhouette of El Ávila, I felt that familiar tug of curiosity that has pulled me toward mountains across five continents. This massive green guardian of Caracas rises like a verdant wall between...
There's something magical about venturing into places where nature still reigns supreme, where the rhythm of life moves to ancient beats unchanged by modern civilization. Having spent the last decade seeking these increasingly rare corners of our planet, I've found...
There's something almost poetic about the contrast between the neon-drenched excess of Las Vegas and the ancient, awe-inspiring grandeur of the Grand Canyon. As someone who's arranged countless restorative retreats for athletes looking to reset their mental game, I've come...
As an actuary by profession, I've always found a certain beauty in mapping probabilities and calculating optimal outcomes. Perhaps that's why road trips appeal to me so deeply—they're exercises in both statistical planning and serendipitous discovery. This particular journey, from...
There's something profoundly humbling about standing alone in the heart of Australia's Red Centre. The ochre earth stretching to meet an impossibly blue horizon, the ancient whispers of the land carried on the warm breeze, and the knowledge that you're...