125 articles tagged with outdoor adventures
When I first visited Cape Town three years ago, I was expecting beautiful scenery and maybe a few decent hikes. What I *wasn't* prepared for was how this South African city would completely redefine my understanding of adventure travel. Between...
When I moved to Darwin eight years ago after my husband's passing, I never imagined how deeply this tropical frontier would captivate me. As an environmental scientist accustomed to Baltimore's distinct seasons, Darwin's dramatic wet-dry cycle fascinated me professionally, but...
As someone who's called Australia home for over two decades, I've explored many corners of this vast country. Yet Perth, with its perfect blend of urban sophistication and raw natural beauty, continues to captivate me like few other places. The...
The first time I wandered through Bloomington, Indiana, I was struck by how this unassuming Midwest college town pulses with an energy that defies its size. *¡Qué sorpresa!* Beyond the impressive limestone buildings of Indiana University lies a vibrant ecosystem...
The cobblestone streets of Ouro Preto twist beneath my feet like the pages of an unfinished novel, each turn revealing another chapter of Brazil's gold rush history. At 61, I've hiked trails across five continents, but there's something uniquely compelling...
When my son Noah and I first landed in Cape Town last spring, I had that same feeling I get when starting a new animation project – that electric mix of anticipation and creative possibility stretching out before us. Sure,...
The Arizona desert in winter is like nature's greatest science experiment - dramatic temperature swings, unique adaptations, and ecosystems that defy expectations. When my sister asked me to plan a winter getaway for her family that balanced kid-friendly fun with...
G'day fellow adventurers! Who would've thought that a volcano-obsessed Aussie like me would find geological bliss along a freshwater sea in Minnesota? When I traded Gold Coast waves for North American adventures, Lake Superior's North Shore wasn't initially on my...
There's something uniquely captivating about Nevada's landscape that speaks to my designer's soul. The juxtaposition of rugged mountains against vast desert skies creates a natural palette that no interior could ever fully capture. After years of exploring the world's grand...
Where the rugged frontier spirit meets modern family adventure—that's Fort Smith, Arkansas in a nutshell. As someone who grew up appreciating the layered stories landscapes tell us, I've found Fort Smith to be a geological and historical crossroads worth exploring....
As someone who's visited Orlando 12 times in the last decade—both solo for financial conferences and with my wife and son for family adventures—I've learned that the real magic of this city extends far beyond Mickey's kingdom. While the House...
There's something magical about discovering a place that hasn't yet been overrun by tourism but offers all the natural splendor you could ask for. Sanford, Maine is exactly that kind of treasure – a place where pristine lakes mirror the...
When I first stumbled upon Pueblo, Colorado during my post-redundancy road trip across the American Southwest, I nearly drove straight through. What a mistake that would have been! This unpretentious gem along the Arkansas River offers an authentic slice of...
When most people think of Las Vegas, images of neon-lit casinos and adults-only entertainment spring to mind. But as someone who's analyzed this desert metropolis from both a statistical and parental perspective, I can confidently assert that Vegas has evolved...
Y'all, I've discovered that sometimes the most rewarding travel experiences happen just a few hours from the beaten path. While everyone's flocking to Atlanta or Savannah, I recently spent a delightful fall weekend exploring Albany, Georgia – a place where...
