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Azores Travel: Exploring Adventure & Artisan Culture On São Jorge Island
It takes me a bit to get used to the hairpin turns, the almost Mario Kart-like feeling of zooming right into basalt rock walls or toppling down cliffside. Luckily, the idyllic scenery of São Jorge, a mix of water, mountains and country, helps relax me; and once I do, I really enjoy my foreign surroundings.…Read more...
Urban Adventures: Summiting Piestewa Peak In Phoenix, Arizona [Photo Essay]
One great thing about Phoenix, Arizona, is that while it has the amenities of a city (great restaurants and bars, shopping, accessibility), it’s also full of active outdoor adventures. On a Monday morning I decided to take one on: Squaw Peak. After Camelback Mountain, Squaw Peak is the second-highest point in the Phoenix Mountains and…Read more...
Exploring Sustainable Adventure In The Resort Destination Of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic [Photo Essay]
“Do I need a bike lock?” The girl checking me in laughs. “A bike lock? Oh, you don’t need to worry about those kinds of things here.” The Brooklyn girl inside begins to sweat. No bike lock? I’m currently in Punta Cana checking into Tortuga Bay, a luxury property with beachfront villas, butler service, deep…Read more...
Wildlife Adventures: Swimming With Sharks And Sea Lions In The Galapagos Islands
“Don’t freak out, but there are two huge hammerhead sharks right below us.” My guide Jens’ attempt at having me “not freak out” over the two carnivorous beasts that are 10 feet away from my juicy calves only leads me to begin shrieking and jumping on his back. Soon, though, the sharks are gone, and…Read more...
The Adventure Traveler’s Guide To Jordan
While often touted as a top destination for history and religion, Jordan is also home to an array of experiences for adventure-seekers. From skydiving over the dramatic landscape of Wadi Rum to scuba diving shipwrecks, the country is full of adrenaline-pumping adventures. To help you get your heart rate up in Jordan, here are my…Read more...
Island Adventures: An Epic Road Trip Across Hawaii’s Big Island
Before visiting Big Island, I had never thought of it as a quintessential road trip destination or as somewhere to go for one of my solo road trips. For some reason, tropical islands always seem so small and compact in my head. You mean I can’t just ride a bike or jog across a beach…Read more...
Notes On Life Handing You An Unexpected Adventure
It’s easy to let your mindset change after returning home from a long adventure; however, if you keep your eyes open and your plans fluid, you never know what will plant the seed of your next trip. When assimilating back into the “real world” of work and daily routine it is easy to feel down…Read more...
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