8 articles tagged with sea kayaking
The first time I dipped my paddle into the crystalline waters of the Stockholm Archipelago, I understood why Swedes guard this natural treasure so fiercely. Stretching eastward from the capital city lies a mesmerizing labyrinth of nearly 30,000 islands and...
The morning call to prayer echoes across Casablanca as I sip mint tea on a rooftop terrace, watching the city awaken. Most travelers see Casa as merely a gateway to Morocco's more famous destinations—Marrakech, Fes, Chefchaouen. They spend a day...
The vibrant capital of Grenada often reveals itself first through its postcard-perfect harbor—a horseshoe of colorful buildings embracing azure waters, crowned by verdant hills. But beyond this Caribbean tableau lies a landscape architect's dream: a volcanic island where the wild...
When most visitors think of the Greek islands, they envision lazy days on pristine beaches and evenings spent sipping wine at seaside tavernas. While Paros certainly delivers these quintessential Mediterranean pleasures in spades, this Cycladic gem conceals a treasure trove...
While most visitors flock to Santorini for those postcard-perfect shots of white-washed buildings and azure domes (guilty as charged on my first visit in '98), there's a wilder side to this volcanic jewel that few tourists ever experience. After two...
Standing at the easternmost terminus of the Trans-Siberian Railway, Vladivostok presents a fascinating probability distribution of experiences unlike anywhere else in Russia. As an actuary who calculates risk for a living, I found myself irresistibly drawn to this maritime metropolis...
There's something profoundly spiritual about reconnecting with nature, especially in a place where urban design and wilderness coexist in such harmony. Having grown up just a few hours east of Vancouver in London, Ontario, I've always felt a special connection...
The vermilion gates of Itsukushima Shrine emerge from the gentle tide, creating that iconic postcard image we've all seen countless times. But as I discovered during my recent autumn escape to Miyajima Island, this UNESCO World Heritage site offers far...