151 articles tagged with outdoor activities
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...
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...
There's something about returning to Canadian soil that awakens the wild spirit in me. Having spent my formative years in London, Ontario, I've always appreciated how Canadian cities serve as gateways to untamed wilderness. Calgary exemplifies this duality perfectly—a sophisticated...
Standing at the edge of Poznan's Citadel Park on a golden summer morning, I found myself unexpectedly moved by how this Polish city has transformed its urban spaces. What was once a military fortress now cradles families picnicking beneath the...
The first time I stood atop Slættaratindur—the highest peak in the Faroe Islands—I felt like I was perched on the edge of the world. Below me, emerald valleys carved by ancient glaciers tumbled toward a coastline where the restless North...
