30 articles tagged with wildlife
When I told my friends I was spending two weeks in Anna Regina, Guyana, the response was universal confusion. 'Where?' they asked. That's exactly why I went. This unassuming town on Guyana's Essequibo Coast offers something increasingly rare: authentic Caribbean-South...
When the Boston summer heat starts cranking up like an overclocked gaming PC, most folks head to Cape Cod. But this catering manager-turned-birder has a secret escape that won't drain your wallet or waste precious hours in traffic. Lynn, Massachusetts...
Twenty-five years defending Montana's pristine landscapes in courtrooms gave me intimate knowledge of its terrain, but experiencing Kalispell's wilderness firsthand with my nephews last summer delivered a perspective no legal brief could capture. Nestled in the Flathead Valley with the...
Navigating the waterways of Europe has taught me that the most vibrant cities are like coral reefs—their true wonders often lie beneath the surface, away from the most photographed landmarks. Kuala Lumpur, with its iconic Petronas Towers piercing the skyline...
There's something about standing at the edge of a thundering natural wonder that reminds me of peering into the mouth of a limestone cave – that same humbling sensation of nature's raw power. My recent trip to Livingstone wasn't planned...
Growing up in Miami with a fishing rod practically glued to my hand, I thought I knew everything about Florida's waterfront adventures. But Jacksonville—Florida's largest city by area—has been a revelation even to this native Floridian. When my sister asked...
The rhythmic lapping of waves against golden shores, the vibrant tapestry of Portuguese-influenced architecture set against lush palm groves, and the delicate balance of spiritual traditions alongside beachside revelry—Goa offers families a multisensory introduction to India that's both gentle and...
The juxtaposition never ceases to fascinate me: a metropolis of gleaming skyscrapers and bustling commerce where giraffes and lions roam freely just minutes from downtown. Nairobi defies conventional urban planning theories I've studied, offering a rare synthesis where wilderness and...
Mumbai isn't just India's financial powerhouse—it's a vibrant tapestry of experiences that can captivate visitors of all ages. Having spent countless childhood summers visiting my father's relatives in Kerala, I've always been drawn to India's cultural complexity. Yet Mumbai offers...
There are journeys that nourish the soul, and then there are transformative South African experiences that redefine what luxury travel means. As my private helicopter banked over Table Mountain last spring, the sprawling tapestry of Cape Town unfurled beneath me—azure...
While visiting my daughter's family in Newcastle last summer, I discovered that this vibrant coastal city offers far more than its postcard-perfect beaches. As a grandmother to two energetic youngsters and an environmental scientist at heart, I found myself delightfully...
There's something profoundly humbling about standing waist-deep in an Alaskan stream, surrounded by towering pines and misty mountains, as you feel that first unmistakable tug on your line. After years of chasing fish across three continents, I can tell you...
The first time I stepped beyond Yamoussoukro's imposing basilica and presidential palace, I discovered what few travelers ever see – a surprisingly wild Côte d'Ivoire landscape pulsing with life and adventure. While most visitors breeze through this political capital focused...
As I stepped off the plane at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the familiar scent of Nairobi—a curious blend of jacaranda blossoms, diesel, and the distant promise of wilderness—welcomed me back to a city I've visited no fewer than seven times...
When my buying trip to Johannesburg suddenly included a two-week extension to Zimbabwe, I nearly declined—my budget spreadsheets were screaming. But FOMO won, and I found myself in Gweru, Zimbabwe's third-largest city, with limited funds and unlimited curiosity. What followed...
