Fresh off the boat from Antarctica, there was still much for us to explore in the Patagonia region of Argentina and Chile.
Tag: Hiking
New Zealand: Keeping Up With the Kiwis
New Zealand is a country of incredible beauty that often surprises visitors and residents alike.
Tasmania, Australia: Beneath the Land Down Under
Heading to a new destination usually involves imagining what it will be like. Frequently, those visions are based on photos, movies, and television shows you've seen from that locale. Which means I was very confused when attempting to envision Tasmania, …
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Going Wild in the Philippines
Ben had had his fill of big cities. And, after Angela and I had experienced a quick succession of megalopolises in China, Japan, and Taiwan, we were tired of cities as well. So the three of us would seek to …
Turning Fifty in Petra
I reflect on fifty years while hiking in Petra, Jordan.
Daytripping in Norway: Undredal and Himakånå
With a couple of day trips, we set out from our home base in Bergen to experience the Norwegian countryside.
11 Things to Do in Madeira, Portugal
While Madeira is a terrific place to dive and snorkel, we'd just wrapped up a wonderful week in the Azores and were looking for a little variety. We also wanted to avoid the bustle of Madeira's capital, Funchal, which is where …
Madeira, Portugal: The Garden of the Atlantic
There is a wild and rugged garden island in the Atlantic, and its name is Madeira.
Azores, Portugal: The New, the Old, the Hot, and the Cold
Everything from hot volcanic craters and the cold waters of the North Atlantic to old ghost villages and new outlooks on life.
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Your Next Hiking Destination: Faroe Islands
Until we began planning for this trip, I had never heard of the Faroe Islands. Now I'm infatuated with this remote Danish archipelago. Find out why.