In summer 2019, I conquered my fear of heights, with a little help from my 10-year-old daughter. Because when your daughter asks “Mom, can we please go ziplining?” you just do not […]
This national park in Eastern Europe combines adventure and sustainability perfectly
Spanning 800 sq km in the expanses of Bulgaria’s Rodopi Mountains, Rila National Park is the Balkans’ top destination for outdoor adventures and snow sports. It is also a conservation reserve for some […]
The eternal lure of icebergs: fulfilling a life-long dream of visiting Antarctica
Caryn B. Davis spent a lifetime dreaming about visiting Antarctica. When she finally visited in January this year, she found she wasn’t alone in hearing the call of the White […]
6 Top Day Trip Destinations From Kathmandu
Kathmandu, the Nepali capital, is a divisive city. Its fans admire Kathmandu’s centuries of culture and history, its exquisite (if ramshackle) old architecture, and the warmth of its people. Others, […]
Staten Island’s parks are one of New York City’s best kept secrets
Many New Yorkers head upstate to seek respite in nature, but just across the harbor on Staten Island are 170 green spaces, ranging from small pocket parks to vast greenways […]
Virtual Vacation: New Zealand
Being in social isolation doesn’t stop us dreaming of all the places we’d like to visit; in fact now we’ve got even more time to daydream. Escape on a virtual […]
6 steps to stargazing from home
Dark-sky destinations have become increasingly popular in the past year or two, astrotourism is on the rise, and even though the nights don’t seem to be getting any darker during lockdown, […]
Why cycling is the future of urban transportation around the world
As the novel coronavirus dramatically alters the landscape of New York City, it’s clear that the Big Apple will be a new kind of fruit once the pandemic passes. But […]
These nine wildlife web cams offer access to your favorite animals
There is no greater joy than witnessing animals enjoying their natural habitats but in this digital era, widespread use of wildlife web cams both in natural and captive spaces means you […]
Local guides reveal the secrets of Italy’s Dolomites
Extraordinarily scenic, the Dolomites draw hikers of all abilities to Northern Italy. Though there are ample opportunities for solitude, a walk with an in-the-know local will help to unlock the […]