Category: Destinations
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The Best Active Adventures in Bermuda
Bermuda is known for it’s pink-sand beaches, fabulous coastline and British-infused traditions, all just a speedy 90-minute plane ride from NYC. This Atlantic island is a playground for travelers seeking adventures with an eco-edge. The lush and lovely setting offers an impressive array of exciting outdoor activities. Get ready to explore Bermuda’s unbeatable scenery and…
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Taipei or Bust: The Best Places to Explore in Taiwan Without Car
Asia is a generally a pretty car-free friendly continent, but Taiwan makes it especially easy for travelers to explore without a vehicle. A small island barely bigger than New Jersey, you can get almost anywhere from Taipei on the robust train system. The capital is a great place to base yourself as it’s easily accessible…
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Exploring the Powder Highway: Fernie B.C.
If you’ve been finding yourself daydreaming about your next ski vacation, I have the perfect itinerary to cure your powder fever. Fernie B.C. is the perfect Canadian winter escape, balancing history with modern comforts and ruggedness with charm. I discovered the area after rumors of the Powder Highway and Fernie’s five alpine bowls tempted me…
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Peru: Best Adventures in the Inca Heartland
If Peru’s Inca Heartland isn’t on your vacation radar, it’s time to get acquainted. Trekking the Inca Trail tops many bucket lists but there are numerous unforgettable experiences to be had in this stunningly beautiful part of Peru. The great Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and the sky-high altitude will literally take your breath. You’ll…
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off the Press: 100 New Sculptures Land in Sydney
— October 19th, 2017 Today, marks the opening of the 21st Annual Sculpture By the Sea, the world’s largest free sculpture exhibition. Every year, the three week exhibition takes over Sydney’s Bondi Beach with over 100 sculptures erected on the coastal walk between Bondi and neighboring Tamarama Beach, more than a mile away. The subjects…
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Off the Press: Canada opens the world’s longest car-free trail
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in October 2016 before the trail was complete and revised for publication with up-to-date information on September 11th, 2017. 24,000km. That’s the length of the now fully connected Great Trail , which connects 13 Canadian provinces and territories and is the world’s longest car-free trail. The TCT is dedicated to…
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Oaxaca: The Foodie Capital of Mexico
Beyond the flashy beaches of Cancun and cosmopolitan Mexico City, lies the state of Oaxaca. Oaxaca (also the name of the state’s capital) is a gentle city that mixes the colonial character of traditional Spanish plazas, churches and cobblestone with the indigenous legacy of agricultural and pre-Columbian art. Modern day Oaxaca is a testament to…
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Eating, Drinking and a Tiny Dash of Culture in Panama City
Panama City is tall and white, each glass building outdoing the last with funky facades that create curves and shapes in the skyline. Beneath the skyscrapers, street art scrawls profound messages—next to a handwritten advertisement for mangoes, an ask and answer: What’s deeper than the abyss? Sadness. And the cocktails! This New York drinker had…
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Active Adventures in Victoria, Canada
At the southern tip of Vancouver Island sits Victoria, a small city majestically surrounded by Pacific Ocean, misty mountains and seemingly endless sky. Its beauty, temperate climate and wealth of easily available adventures on both land and sea make it a utopia for outdoor enthusiasts. If you’re looking for fresh-air activities but also relish cosmopolitan…