74 articles tagged with stargazing
Growing up in Las Vegas taught me one crucial lesson: the real magic happens far from the neon glow of the Strip. While tourists flock to the mega-casinos and celebrity chef restaurants, locals like me have cultivated our own nocturnal...
There's something about standing alone amidst towering vermilion formations that puts life into perspective. After years of family adventures with my husband and daughter, I found myself craving a different sort of journey—one of inner exploration. Sedona, with its mystical...
There's a particular magic to places that defy your expectations. West Des Moines, nestled in Iowa's heartland, is precisely that kind of surprise – a place where cosmic wonder meets midwestern warmth. As someone who's tracked stars across five continents,...
When most families dream of summer adventures, Wyoming's rugged landscapes might not be the first destination that comes to mind. But after spending a week in Casper with my two closest friends and their kids, I'm convinced this gem of...
G'day travel mates! Just wrapped up a ripper week bouncing between Budapest's buzzing urban landscape and Lake Balaton's peaceful shores. Gotta tell ya, Hungary serves up this deadly combo of old-world charm and unexpected adventures that had me proper chuffed...
Standing before the imposing gates of Versailles Palace, I couldn't help but wonder how many families rush through these gilded halls, ticking off a bucket list item while their little ones drag their feet in boredom. As someone who grew...
The first time I laid eyes on the ochre landscape of Australia's Red Centre, I was instantly transported back to my environmental fieldwork days. But this time, I wasn't collecting soil samples or monitoring water quality – I was embarking...
The Mamanuca Islands of Fiji are known for their pristine beaches, crystalline waters, and luxurious resorts that draw travelers seeking paradise by day. But what happens when the Fijian sun dips below the horizon? Having just returned from a week-long...
The moment our 4x4 crested the final hill, revealing Merzouga's towering amber dunes against the cloudless Moroccan sky, I felt that familiar flutter of discovery that keeps drawing me back to desert landscapes. After years of exploring the American Southwest...
There's something almost magical about the way Dutch countryside unfolds when experienced from the seat of a bicycle. Last spring, while taking a break from my astronomy research in the UK, I embarked on what turned out to be one...
As I stood on the private deck of my overwater bungalow at the St. Regis Bora Bora, watching the Milky Way reflect across the impossibly turquoise lagoon, I realized something profound—this paradise offers far more than just Instagram-worthy accommodations. While...
When I first visited Austin years ago for an environmental law conference, I never imagined this eclectic Texas capital would become my regular escape from Atlanta's concrete jungle. What started as professional trips gradually evolved into personal pilgrimages to a...
There's something about tracking wildlife that reminds me of detective work – following subtle clues, waiting patiently for the reveal, and experiencing that rush when everything falls into place. Five years ago, after losing my wife Elena, I promised our...
There's something profoundly humbling about standing alone in the heart of Australia's Red Centre. The ochre earth stretching to meet an impossibly blue horizon, the ancient whispers of the land carried on the warm breeze, and the knowledge that you're...
