Hot Air Balloon Over Napa Valley
Today, my childhood wish came true. When I was a kid, I fantasized about flying across the countryside in a hot air balloon. At the time, floating high above the world in a basket seemed...
Zhuilu Old Trail at Taroko Gorge
Zhuilu Old Trail will leave you speechless. With sweeping views of Taroko Gorge, this epic trek deserves a spot on your bucket list. Built in 1914 by Taiwan’s Governor-General, this trail originally connected two sides...
ATM Cave: Mayan Underworld
Rise and shine! Today, we’re exploring the sacred ATM cave. ATM stands for Actun Tunichil Muknal, which translates to Cave of the Stone Sepulcher. A journey through this cave challenges the mind, body and spirit...
Maokong’s Yinhe Cave Temple
Wandering the streets of Maokong, a wooden sign pointed us toward the Zhanghu trailhead and Yinhe cave. In that moment, we chose to hike. We zipped up our raincoats and ascended a large set of...
Riding the Maokong Gondola
Mechanical doors pulled open as our colorful, glass-bottomed Maokong gondola rounded the corner inside of Taiwan’s Taipei Zoo Station. Our cabin swinging underfoot, we stepped inside and settled down on the hard metal bench seats....
Into Rock Island & Deep Space
With my backpack locked and loaded, we stepped from Karfi Ferry onto the floating dock. Arriving at Rock Island, we sought campfire, hot chocolate, beach dwelling and a restful night of sleep under the stars....
Beauty, Piss & Poison Oak: Old Coast Road
Taking a deep breath, I silently apologized to our compact rental car for the rough road ahead. Embarking on a road like this without a proper vehicle requires a combination of driving skill and luck....
Sea Kayaking to Alaska’s Aialik Glacier
Few things in the world are more beautiful than the raw, rugged nature of the vast Alaskan fjords. On the misty morning of June 1st, we set off on a sea kayaking adventure. Our destination?...
Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
As I parted the gauzy mosquito net surrounding my bed, I was greeted by a knock at the door and a fresh pot of Maraba coffee. Now in the Land of a Thousand Hills, I...