15 articles tagged with waterfalls
The first time I glimpsed the magnificent Shoshone Falls during a cross-country expedition, I was struck not only by its grandeur but by the quiet whisper of untold stories surrounding this renowned cascade. While the 'Niagara of the West' deservedly...
I first stumbled upon Dalat while backpacking through Vietnam five years ago, seeking refuge from the coastal heat. What I discovered was a misty mountain paradise that felt more like a European alpine town than Southeast Asia. With its temperate...
After 30 years patrolling Rio's bustling streets and another decade walking the beat in Kitchener, I've developed a sixth sense for discovering hidden gems. The 30-mile stretch between Portland and Vancouver, Washington isn't just a drive—it's a journey through cascading...
Standing at the edge of Canaima National Park, watching the ethereal mist rise from Angel Falls as it plummets 979 meters from Auyán-tepui's tabletop mountain, I felt both the scientist and adventurer in me equally captivated. This UNESCO World Heritage...
I've explored misty waterfalls in Bali and hunted down speakeasies in Prague, but sometimes the most surprising destinations are hiding in plain sight within our own borders. Springdale, Arkansas wasn't originally on my travel radar—I ended up there last fall...
The border between Paraguay and Brazil pulses with a peculiar energy—part chaotic marketplace, part natural wonder, and entirely unlike anywhere else I've visited in my six decades of life. When my old college roommate Jim suggested we meet up with...
Standing at the base of Angel Falls, with water thundering down from nearly a kilometer above, I couldn't help but feel incredibly small yet somehow connected to something much bigger than myself. My husband squeezed my hand as we both...
G'day fellow adventurers! Who would've thought that a volcano-obsessed Aussie like me would find geological bliss along a freshwater sea in Minnesota? When I traded Gold Coast waves for North American adventures, Lake Superior's North Shore wasn't initially on my...
The first time I hiked the Lands End Trail, I was struck by that quintessential San Francisco moment—standing on a windswept cliff with the Golden Gate Bridge framed perfectly in the distance, fog rolling in like nature's own theatrical curtain....
The Caribbean has always struck me as a place of contrasts – luxury resorts alongside authentic local experiences, pristine beaches adjacent to bustling markets. Georgetown, the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, embodies this duality perfectly. It's been nearly...
There's a rhythm to exploring Arecibo that reminds me of marathon training—each step reveals something new, each breath connects you deeper to the land. When my relief organization sent me to Puerto Rico last spring for a community rebuilding project,...
The first time I stood at the edge of Tad Fane waterfall, watching twin 120-meter cascades plunge into the misty jungle below, I knew the Bolaven Plateau was something special. *Qué belleza increÃble*! This highland region just east of Pakse...
The morning mist still clung to the Mekong River as I sat cross-legged on my guesthouse balcony, watching the town of Luang Prabang slowly stir to life. Saffron-robed monks moved silently through narrow streets, collecting their daily alms against a...
When my retail buying gig unexpectedly sent me to São Paulo last fall, I knew I couldn't leave Brazil without witnessing the legendary Iguazu Falls. But here's the thing—my company wasn't footing the bill for this side adventure, and my...
Y'all won't believe the leaf show that's happening right now in these North Carolina mountains! After hauling freight across 48 states for nearly two decades, I thought I'd seen every shade of pretty this country had to offer. Then I...
