California redwoods exemplify the sheer capacity of the natural world and are a powerful reminder of its gift.
Defying nature
Skiing in the Mid-Atlantic seems like an exercise in frustration, but somehow local resorts manage to pull it off.
Protest in DC. Why bother?
Because it sends a message to the powerful that you care, you can, and you will.
Biking Whakarewarewa
New Zealand’s Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest is a mountain biking gem – even in the cold and rain.
New Year’s at Kalaupapa
A visit to Hawaii’s former leper colony finds a community where many, but not all, wounds have healed.
Morocco: Calm amidst the storm
Free of distracting turmoil, Morocco offers a glimpse of the best that North Africa has to offer.
What hell is going to feel like
A Death Valley road trip coincided with the anniversary of the hottest air temperature ever reliably recorded.
Traveling on a long leash
When work and travel overlapped, a small Brazilian village offered a chance to finish assignments and get my trip started.
Cool bar, vile drinks
Rick’s Cafe in Negril has a lot going for it, including a ranking as one of the world’s best bars – just steer clear of the mixed drinks.
Swimming Negril’s coral reefs
Taking in Negril’s coral reefs is easy on the stomach and the wallet and a great way to get a taste of what lies beneath the waves.
Something for everyone
Hedonists, stoners, and families all find a place on Negril’s sunny beaches and crystal waters.
Kamakura: A past preserved
A former capital quietly preserves its antique treasures while serving as a refuge from the frenetic world outside its borders.
In Motion 