140 articles tagged with outdoor activities
As someone who routinely chases the twin thrills of vinyl treasures and thoroughbred races across the globe, I never expected to become an impromptu expert on family activities in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Yet here I am, having accompanied my law school...
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...
When most travelers think of Paraguay, the capital Asunción typically steals the spotlight. But just a short distance away lies Lambaré, a vibrant urban center with surprising outdoor opportunities that won't drain your student budget. I discovered this gem during...
If someone had told me back in my Liverpool bus-driving days that I'd be hurling myself down massive sand dunes on a waxed board at 64 years old, I'd have thought they'd been drinking too much at the local pub....
Vienna surprised me. Known worldwide for Mozart, Strauss, and opulent Habsburg palaces, I expected to spend my week surrounded by gilded interiors and concert halls. But what captivated me most was the city's remarkable green soul—a network of accessible outdoor...
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 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...
The morning mist danced across the emerald waters as I pedaled along the shoreline path, my legs finding their rhythm after the previous day's 29-kilometer circumnavigation of Taiwan's largest alpine lake. Sun Moon Lake isn't just another pretty postcard destination...
Growing up in sun-drenched Seville, beaches meant sand, salt, and endless horizons. But after two decades of photographing coastlines across five continents, I've developed a particular affection for an entirely different kind of shore – the crystalline alpine lakes nestled...
There's something profoundly transformative about returning to one's roots with fresh eyes. Having grown up just a province away in Ontario, I'd always viewed Calgary as that distant western cousin – familiar in name but foreign in experience. Now, after...
When I first planned this ambitious two-week journey connecting Puerto Rico's scientific marvel to Peru's ancient wonders, my colleagues at the public defender's office thought I was overreaching. But as someone who's witnessed how exposure to different cultures and histories...
There's something magical about contrasting destinations that showcase humanity's relationship with water and land. As someone who grew up exploring the sun-baked landscapes of the American Southwest, I've always been drawn to places where urban innovation meets natural splendor. When...
There's something profoundly liberating about standing alone on the craggy Atlantic coastline, watching fishing boats return to harbor as the afternoon light bathes Portland Head Light in a golden glow. Having documented sporting events across six continents, I've developed a...
When the fashion circuit takes me from Milan to Tokyo, I'm all about the curated collections and retail spaces. But when I need to reset my creative compass? I trade designer boutiques for limestone peaks and sample sales for surging...
There exists a profound parallel between the artistic composition of a well-plated dish and the natural sculptural wonders of Patagonia—both require vision, balance, and an appreciation for the ephemeral. As someone who has spent years analyzing the intersection of culinary...
