Posts Tagged ‘nature’
7 Reasons Wollongong Is The Ultimate Destination For Adrenaline Junkies
Guest Post By Dawn Koch Located just 52 miles south of Sydney, Wollongong or “The Gong” as it’s affectionately referred to by residents, tends to be overshadowed by its larger, hipper neighbor. But this city’s laid back coastal lifestyle and natural beauty makes it a great place to visit or live, and it’s even been…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...
Discover New York: A Day Trip Escape To Bear Mountain [Photo Essay]
Despite living in New York City I do own a car. Actually, let me rephrase that. I pay for a car; however, because in the one month I kept it here I racked up $400 in red light camera and parking tickets I decided to store it at my parent’s house on nearby Long Island.…Read more...
Discover New York: Central Park Through The Eyes Of A Local Photographer
If an effort to explore my home like a tourist and really take advantage of the fact I live in one of the greatest cities in the world (in my opinion, anyway), I’ve started letting my camera be my guide and going on photo safaris in different locations around New York City. Today’s journey took…Read more...
Finding True Love At Kiyomizu-dera Temple In Kyoto, Japan
Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto was established during the eighth century, and today is one of the most interesting Japan attractions to visit. Made of wood, the structure has burned down numerous times, although the building we see today — created without nails and featuring a thatched roof — was created in 1633. The story goes…Read more...
Kyoto Day Trip: Amanohashidate, Japan’s Scenic Sandbar
While Kyoto, Japan, has much to offer travelers, a scenic day trip option is Amanohashidate. Also known as “The Bridge to Heaven,” it’s touted as one of Japan’s three most scenic areas. This is due to the 2.2-mile (3.6-kilometer) natural sand bridge covered in pine trees that sits in the Sea of Japan, set against…Read more...
Photo Essay: A Day Trip To The Columbia River Gorge From Portland, Orgeon
Located just 40 minutes outside of Portland, Oregon, the Columbia River Gorge is worth a day trip. On a recent jaunt to this uber-sustainable destination, I escaped from the city to immerse myself in nature through a hiking trip with First Nature ([email protected]). Free farmer’s market sampling, foraging, waterfalls, waterfront picnicking, and beer tasting were…Read more...
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