Thanksgiving in Istanbul: A Story of Refugees and Gratitude
At a long candlelit table at Kahvedan restaurant in Istanbul, I’m surrounded by friends ...
23 November, 2016
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Tales & Reflections
Northern Adventures: Chasing the Aurora
Travelers around the world are enchanted by the aurora. From its tales of origin, to its sun-paired cycles, to its soft green glow, the more you learn about the northern lights, the more you want to chase them...
18 November, 2016
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Breathing Underwater with Manta Rays
A galactic shadow swoops toward me, but before I can thrash away in a panic, it banks and dives, missing my skin by inches....
10 November, 2016
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Five Ways I’m a Better Person When I Travel
When I hit the road, I change. One whirlwind trip through Bolivia showed me how, when I travel, I become…...
27 October, 2016
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Face-first Down the Rapids: What if We Turned Our Idea of Watercraft on its Head?
Frankly, hurtling down whitewater on a piece of foam sounds insane. But here I am, gripping the handles of my riverboard—a chunky style of bodyboard one rides belly down and face first—as the South Fork of the American River sucks me toward a section known...
29 September, 2016
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Maps and Guidebooks: Strange Adventures into the Nonexistent
Did you know that mapmakers sometimes include fake towns or other false landmarks on their maps on purpose? Find out why....
23 October, 2015
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Building Bridges in Mostar
I have seen the future, and it looks like a bridge. In fact, it is a bridge, the very structure I am admiring right now: the Stari Most, or Old Bridge, in the Old Town of Mostar, in Bosnia-Herzegovina, which spans the Neretva River and...
07 September, 2015
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Encounters with Ice at Base Camp Greenland
Four elements define East Greenland: ice, sea, rock and sky. At Base Camp Greenland, Natural Habitat Adventures’ new expedition camp on Ammassalik Island, these primal surroundings form the backdrop for an Arctic adventure in one of the most remote wilderness areas on the planet. Here at...
30 August, 2015
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Postcard: The Sacred Stones of Avebury, England
England is full of idyllic areas for hiking and biking, including the Lake District and the Cotswolds. I’ve just returned from one of the most rewarding of these regions, the Salisbury Plain, located in the verdant southwest, about three hours by car from London. ...
07 August, 2015
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A Serendipitous Spring Ceremony on Shikoku
One of the joys of a visit to Japan is the opportunity to experience a traditional green tea, or matcha, ceremony and tasting. On a spring visit to the island of Shikoku, my tour group was exploring the grounds of Matsuyama Castle when we came...
01 August, 2015
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