6 articles tagged with shark diving
As an educator who's spent years encouraging my students to look beyond the surface of any destination, I've come to practice what I preach in my own travels. The Yucatan Peninsula has long been synonymous with all-inclusive resorts and picture-perfect...
There's something magical about standing at the edge of your comfort zone, heart pounding, palms sweaty, knowing you're about to do something that defies rational thinking. As someone who spends most workdays at 35,000 feet, I've developed quite the appetite...
As both a pediatrician and adventure enthusiast, I've always found that pushing physical boundaries in new environments provides a unique window into understanding different cultures. My recent spring expedition to Durban, South Africa's vibrant coastal city, offered precisely this blend...
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 moment my feet left Table Mountain's edge, time suspended. For three exhilarating seconds of free-fall before my bungee cord caught, I witnessed Cape Town's grandeur from a perspective few experience—suspended between mountain and sea, between terror and ecstasy. This...
There comes a point in one's travels when the standard tourist experiences—however picturesque—simply won't suffice. After three decades of business trips to forty-odd countries, I've developed something of an allergy to the pedestrian. Bora Bora, with its postcard-perfect lagoon and...