22 articles tagged with water sports
*Bonjour, mes amis!* Who would have thought that Kuwait—a country often associated with desert landscapes and oil refineries—would harbor some of the Gulf's most delightful coastal escapes? As someone who's always seeking that perfect balance between urban exploration and beachside...
When my husband Rahul suggested Provo, Utah for our summer adventure, I was skeptical. Trading Mumbai's vibrant chaos for a mountain valley in America's heartland? But as someone who's tracked game through New Zealand's backcountry and navigated night markets across...
The moment my feet touched the warm, golden sand of Condado Beach, I knew San Juan had cast its spell on me. There's something magical about how Puerto Rico's capital city seamlessly blends colonial charm with Caribbean splendor, creating a...
The moment my paddle first dipped into the crystal-clear waters surrounding Lagos, I knew I'd found a special corner of Portugal that would forever call me back. There's something almost sacred about the way the golden cliffs of the Algarve...
The early morning mist hovers over Kaptai Lake like ancient spirits guarding their domain. As I push my kayak from shore, the water ripples in concentric patterns, disturbing the mirror-like surface that perfectly reflects the emerald hills surrounding Rangamati. *¡Qué...
When I first touched down in Ras Al Khaimah with my adventure-hungry friends, I couldn't believe this hidden gem of the UAE had been off my radar for so long. Unlike its flashier neighbor Dubai, RAK (as the locals call...
As someone who's spent decades studying coastal ecosystems, I've developed a sixth sense for overlooked marine playgrounds. Port St. Lucie isn't just another Florida retirement community—it's an adventure sports paradise hiding in plain sight. While snowbirds flock to Miami and...
The Eastern Cape coastline unfolds like a complex vintage—bold, surprising, and with notes that linger long after you've departed. Port Elizabeth, affectionately known as the 'Friendly City,' sits at the heart of this coastal terroir, offering water adventures as diverse...
The first time I set foot in Seattle, I wasn't expecting to find my adrenaline fix so close to downtown's sleek skyscrapers. As someone who's spent years responding to backcountry emergencies, I've developed a sixth sense for terrain that promises...
The moment my feet left the board and I found myself suspended—if only for seconds—above the South China Sea, I understood why kite surfers from around the world make the pilgrimage to Mui Ne. This coastal fishing village turned water...
The Sonoran Desert unfolds like a canvas painted with saguaro silhouettes and rust-colored mountains as I arrive in Tempe, Arizona. Having scaled peaks across three continents, I was admittedly skeptical about what this college town could offer an adventure seeker....
I've chased adrenaline rushes across continents—from Berlin's underground techno bunkers to Barcelona's vibrant performance spaces—but Ogden, Utah delivers a different kind of high altogether. Nestled against the Wasatch Mountains just 40 minutes from Salt Lake City, this former railroad town...
The moment our feet touched down in Puerto Vallarta, I could feel that familiar tingle of excitement. This wasn't going to be one of those lazy beach vacations (though PV certainly delivers on that front too). My girlfriends and I...
When most people picture Antigua, they envision pristine beaches and lazy afternoons sipping rum punch. But beneath that postcard-perfect exterior beats the heart of an adventure playground waiting to be discovered. Having spent years documenting ecological corridors across North America,...
When my college roommate Eszter invited me to visit her homeland and explore Lake Balaton last summer, I had no idea I was about to discover Central Europe's largest freshwater lake and one of the most family-friendly adventure destinations I've...