31 articles tagged with rock climbing
The moment my boots hit Fernley's rust-colored earth, I knew this overlooked Nevada gem would deliver adventure beyond the neon glow of its more famous neighbor, Las Vegas. *No es lo mismo ver que vivir* – seeing isn't the same...
The first time I laid eyes on Door County's limestone bluffs rising dramatically from Lake Michigan's turquoise waters, I was immediately transported back to my assignment covering extreme cliff diving in Azores. Yet this Wisconsin peninsula—often celebrated for its cherry...
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 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...
The first thing that hit me when I stepped off the plane in Eldoret wasn't the heat—it was the symphony of scents that seemed to tell the entire story of Kenya's highlands in a single breath. Earthy petrichor rising from...
Let me tell you something about Rapid City that most tourists miss while racing to Mount Rushmore: this place is an investigator's dream of hidden outdoor treasures. After tracking a case that led me through the Black Hills last summer,...
The American Midwest often gets overlooked in conversations about adventure destinations, but as someone who's spent years seeking out the textural nuances of landscapes across continents, I've learned to look beyond the obvious. Janesville, Wisconsin—a place I stumbled upon while...
Standing at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains with my heart pounding in anticipation, I couldn't help but wonder why Ogden isn't on every adventure seeker's radar. Just 40 minutes north of Salt Lake City lies this former railroad town...
As both a public defender and travel blogger, I've learned that the most profound experiences often emerge from contrast. Last fall, I embarked on perhaps my most ambitious solo expedition yet—a month split between the sprawling savannahs surrounding Lusaka, Zambia...
The first time I glimpsed Meteora's impossible rock formations from the train window, I understood why the name translates to 'suspended in air.' Six monasteries perched atop massive stone pillars dominate every guidebook and Instagram feed. But during my week...
The first time I laid eyes on Guilin's limestone karsts jutting dramatically from the misty Li River, I understood why this landscape has inspired Chinese artists for centuries. But what truly surprised me was how much more this region offers...
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'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...
When I tell colleagues at the Philadelphia courthouse that I spent my winter break scaling limestone cliffs and exploring ancient cave systems in northern Ethiopia, I'm met with raised eyebrows and curious questions. Mekelle—the capital city of Tigray region—isn't exactly...
The postcard version of Rio de Janeiro—golden beaches dotted with bronze bodies, samba rhythms pulsing through cobblestone streets, and that iconic Christ the Redeemer blessing it all from above—tells only half the story. As a 61-year-old novelist who's spent decades...
