Monterrico, Guatemala: Surf, Sand, and Seafood
Adventure and black sand beaches await in the little-known town of Monterrico
Bagging Peaks by Train in the Colorado Rockies
A couple finds adventure in the backcountry of Colorado, riding an 1890’s steam train to access pristine mountains near Durango.
Moab’s Trail Marathon
The Moab Trail Marathon runs every November in the San Raphael desert of southern Utah, Here's what it's like to run the race.
Cruising the Amazon: Brazil’s Wild Rio Negro
From swimming with piranhas to searching out mystical pink dolphin, an Amazon cruise on the world's largest blackwater river is quite an adventure.
Polar Bears: Up Close and Personal
The icy waters of Hudson Bay in Manitoba are home to the world’s largest terrestrial predator.
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Take a silverback safari in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Viewing the Northern Lights: Churchill, Manitoba
Want to see the Northern Lights? Head north to the auroral oval in sub-arctic Churchill, Manitoba.
Snorkeling with Belugas in the Arctic
The icy waters near Churchill, Manitoba are home to beluga whales and polar bears.
Travel in South Africa: The Beauty of the Rainbow
There is no perfect place on Earth, they say. But “they” haven’t visited South Africa, the Rainbow Nation. Here's what I love about traveling in South Africa.
What Travelers Are Missing in Nepal
From spas to bungee jumping to elephant safaris, Nepal is rich with opportunities – but many travelers don’t know about them.
Crossing America by Bicycle: TransAmerica Trail
The TransAmerica Trail runs from the Atlantic to the Pacific, allowing travelers to see America in one of the most direct ways possible – bicycle touring.
Polar Snorkeling in the Arctic
Aurora Expeditions offers a view of the Arctic that few ever see -- underwater. Polar snorkeling and diving is an experience you'll never forget.
Video: Following the Gringo Trail
The "Gringo Trail" refers to the well-trodden backpacker route within South America, named for the many Caucasian (gringo) travelers it attracts. In 2015, I spent three months on the trail, documenting my travels with...





















