Ever tried to hold a single breath for as long as possible? The premise of freediving is simple — one breath, one dive — and the act is not shy of mental challenge or physical endurance.…
From the beginning of my journey into the depths of the Amazon rainforest, I knew I was on a truly different kind of adventure. On day one my translator and guide Luis Garcia leaned towards…
The Salish Sea, which includes Washington State’s Puget Sound, laps up against more than 2000 kilometres of coast and surrounds the intriguing San Juan Islands. Those who spend any time on…
What began in the 1970s as a ploy to bring more visitors to a small town in the Swiss Alps has grown to become the world’s second largest annual jazz festival, behind the Montreal Jazz…
Over the past decade, Croatia has become one of Europe’s most popular destinations. A country of outstanding beauty, rich history and friendly people, Croatia is surprisingly diverse with…
Miami is a diverse cultural hub filled with casual and upscale restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Fast, showy cars zoom by on Ocean Drive while sizzling after-hours establishments stay open…
Crampons? Check. Yes, crampons. I have never actually seen or held crampons before. Until now, they were just something that explorers and climbers on television wore: metal traction devices…
A friend once told me that every time he flew over New York City, his heart dropped. When my turn came, I was waiting for mine to do the same — and boy, did it. Peering through the…
Sodashi founder Megan Larsen isn’t one to blow her own trumpet, but she can’t deny the fact that her natural skincare range is fast becoming one of the most sought-after lines in the…