154 articles tagged with outdoor activities
Chicago holds a special place in my heart as one of America's most underrated family destinations. Having just returned from a week-long adventure with my four-year-old daughter Mia, I'm convinced the Windy City rivals any European cultural hub we've explored...
After 27 expeditions to 14 African nations, I've developed what my wife used to call my 'statistical certainty' that Tanzania offers the continent's most diverse adventure portfolio. While the quintessential safari remains the crown jewel of Tanzanian tourism (and rightfully...
G'day adventure junkies! After five years of chasing thrills across six continents, I've finally found my adrenaline paradise – Wellington, New Zealand. Most travelers hit Auckland or Queenstown for their Kiwi adventure fix, leaving Welly criminally underrated. But trust this...
When I landed in Denver last summer after a climate conference in Boulder, my wallet was feeling the pinch from professional travel. But I wasn't about to miss exploring the Mile High City just because of budget constraints. With some...
Twenty years ago, when my wife's back injury led us to discover Costa Rica's healing thermal waters, I never imagined this small Central American paradise would become such an integral part of our family's travel legacy. Now, in my sixties,...
Though my travels typically take me through textile villages in rural India or ancient markets along the Mediterranean coast, last month found me in the heart of America's Midwest—Indianapolis. My sister relocated there with her two children last year, and...
While my travels typically take me to innovation hubs across continents, a recent detour to Sterling Heights, Michigan revealed an unexpected laboratory of family entertainment innovation. This Detroit suburb—Michigan's fourth-largest city—has transformed itself into a remarkable family destination that balances...
The Mississippi River curves through Saint Cloud like an ancient serpent, carving a landscape that has beckoned humans for millennia. While my academic pursuits typically lead me to amphitheaters echoing with history, I've discovered that this unassuming Minnesota city offers...
When I first stepped foot on São Miguel four years ago, I was immediately struck by how this Azorean island seemed to exist in a category all its own—neither fully European nor entirely Atlantic, but rather a magnificent hybrid of...
When most travelers think Nevada, their minds immediately flash to the neon wonderland of Las Vegas. But 30 miles east of Reno lies Fernley – a desert gem that's captured my heart during three separate expeditions. This unassuming town serves...
Paris has long been synonymous with world-class museums, elegant boulevards, and café culture. But as someone who's spent countless hours in saddles of various kinds—from racehorses in New Zealand to road bikes in Europe—I've discovered that the City of Light...
While most travelers come to Siem Reap with visions of ancient temples and sunrise at Angkor Wat, I've discovered there's a thrilling side to this Cambodian destination that many visitors miss entirely. During my recent winter getaway, I ventured beyond...
The first time I stepped beyond Yamoussoukro's imposing basilica and presidential palace, I discovered what few travelers ever see – a surprisingly wild Côte d'Ivoire landscape pulsing with life and adventure. While most visitors breeze through this political capital focused...
Standing before Neuschwanstein Castle last summer, with its ivory towers piercing through the misty Bavarian Alps, I couldn't help but whisper *'¡Dios mÃo!'* under my breath. This wasn't just any castle—this was *the* castle, the one that inspired Walt Disney...
Dominica isn't called the 'Nature Island' without reason. While most Caribbean destinations lure visitors with pristine beaches and resort cocktails, this rugged volcanic island offers something far more primal and authentic. After spending a week based in the northern fishing...
