Out to sea in an outrigger canoe
The east coast of Zanzibar is known for stunning beaches and fickle tides. When the water's out, it's way out; when it comes back in, arrange a sailing trip on an outrigger canoe to skim along the shore. The lower tides reveal the hangouts of the...
Mountain Moss
Growing up in California, I spent many a summer day camping, hiking, fishing, and backpacking with my family in the spectacular Desolation Wilderness backcountry around Lake Tahoe. I now live in Connecticut, but my heart will always belong to...
Ostrich Attitude
We stayed at a beautiful lakeside motel in Rehoboth, Namibia. the owners of the motel complex also owned an attached ostrich farm.
We were able to take this photo through the fence enclosure around the farm when a large ostrich just stood still and...
Climb Mount Fisher, One of the Highest Peaks in BC's Southern Rockies
This is not a hike for the inexperienced. It takes most people 8 to 10 hours round-trip and climbs 1400m over 5km one-way. It should only be attempted by reasonably fit people.
The path begins on a long steep climb, and then flattens out at a small...
Antarctica deserves an encore
Brisk winds whipped the chill factor to 11 degrees and below as shifting ice, spastic snowstorms and remote conditions readjusted itineraries daily on the Antarctica expedition.
But no one seemed to mind when Mother Nature took the helm.
Every...
Visit Vase Rock
Xiao Liuchiu is a beautiful island, but the best spot has to be the iconic Vase Rock. This spot is located near the downtown area and ferry dock. There's a wooden walkway where you can walk along the coast and watch the sun set over the Taiwan...
Stand Up Paddleboarding on Jim Smith Lake
Jim Smith lake is a nice little lake a short drive from downtown with a large grassy area to hang out on and a small sand (kind of) beach. The lake is quite small (perhaps 1 kilometer long nad 1/2 kilometer wide) with a marshy area full of reeds...
Sea of Spires at Inspiration Point
Bryce Canyon creates its own rainbow of colors with layers of oranges, yellows, reds, whites and greens. At Inspiration Point, you can get lost in this convoluting maze of spires just by staring. If you want to take your chances with the terracota...
Uluwatu Temple Sunset
I'll be honest, you are going to find mixed reviews from travelers about visiting the Uluwatu Temple on the southern tip of Bali. People are going to complain about the thieving monkeys (for good reason), the lack of luster offered by the temple,...
