12 articles tagged with wildlife watching
Standing at the edge of Seria's mangrove forest with the morning mist still clinging to the twisted roots, I found myself in a fascinating juxtaposition. Behind me lay the oil town that put Brunei on the industrial map; before me...
The first time I dipped my paddle into the crystalline waters of the Stockholm Archipelago, I understood why Swedes guard this natural treasure so fiercely. Stretching eastward from the capital city lies a mesmerizing labyrinth of nearly 30,000 islands and...
The data never lies, and the numbers behind Vermont's natural splendor are truly remarkable: over 75% forest coverage, 800+ miles of hiking trails, and a state that ranks consistently in the top five for environmental quality. But statistics alone can't...
Standing atop the Herbert Glacier last summer, I was struck by how the massive ice formation tells a 3,000-year story of climate patterns and geological forces. As a geologist who has studied formations across continents, I can confidently say that...
The moment my toes sank into Cape May's powdery white sand, I knew I'd found something special. This wasn't just another Jersey Shore town – it was like stepping into a time capsule where Victorian grandeur meets laid-back beach vibes....
When my quality control inspection schedule brought me to Charleston last spring, I made the executive decision to extend my trip through the weekend. The destination? Kiawah Island, just 21 miles south of Charleston. While most visitors flock to this...
Nebraska isn't exactly the first place that springs to mind when planning an adventure holiday. Yet here I am, standing at the confluence of the North and South Platte rivers, watching the golden sunset paint ripples across water that once...
The taxi driver's weathered hands tapped a syncopated rhythm on his steering wheel as we crossed the Demerara Harbor Bridge, Georgetown's skyline fading behind us. 'First time in Guyana?' he asked, eyes crinkling with amusement in the rearview mirror. I...
When I moved to Darwin eight years ago after my husband's passing, I never imagined how deeply this tropical frontier would captivate me. As an environmental scientist accustomed to Baltimore's distinct seasons, Darwin's dramatic wet-dry cycle fascinated me professionally, but...
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...
When most Americans hear 'Colombia,' they immediately think of Cartagena's colorful colonial architecture or Bogotá's metropolitan buzz. But after 15 years of international travel planning (and nearly as many spreadsheets), I've learned that the true pulse of a country often...
There's something magical about watching your teenager's eyes widen as a white-tailed eagle soars overhead, its massive wingspan casting shadows across the glittering Baltic waters. Twenty thousand islands and islets scattered like nature's confetti across Stockholm's coastline—this archipelago has been...
