Colorful coral reefs visible through shallow waters, tropical fish darting in and out of protected coral gardens, rays and reef sharks swimming in water so clear you can see it from the boat: these are some of the things you’ll see while snorkeling in Moorea. I planned most of my trip to French Polynesia to…
Mt. Rainier is the iconic mountain seen from downtown Seattle, the largest mountain in Washington State. Its large presence over Western Washington means that Seattleites simply call it “The Mountain.” In fact, you’ll often hear them use the popular saying “The Mountain is out” – meaning that the skies are clear (a rare occurrence through…
When the Northern hemisphere begins to heat up, New Zealand becomes one of the very few ski locations around the world. As the days shorten and the mercury drops, many head to New Zealand’s most idyllic town – Queenstown. Located in the very south of New Zealand’s South Island, Queenstown is a winter lover’s paradise….
Glacier National Park is an impressive wilderness destination that’s growing in popularity every year. The western entrance to the park is located in Northwest Montana, near Columbia Falls. From there, the park extends all the way up to the Canadian Border. It’s no wonder that visitors want to see the famous crystal blue water of…
When it comes to picking out the best dive computer, there’s a lot of noise to cut through. Air integration this, trimix that: it can get quite confusing if you don’t know all the proper terminology, especially if you’re a beginner diver looking for your first dive computer. Don’t worry, though: this post aims to…
If you ask anyone who knows me what my favorite national park is, I don’t think a single one would hesitate to tell you it’s Grand Teton. Of course, this may have at least a little (or maybe a lot) to do with the fact that I am constantly talking about it. If I’m not…
Dramatic cliffs, picturesque villages, and the deep blue Tyrrhenian Sea: the Amalfi Coast has undeniable charm, and for that reason, it’s one of the most popular vacation destinations in Southern Italy. The colorful seaside villages are just one of many reasons to take a trip to this gorgeous area, one of the best road trips…
Ah, Catania! This gorgeous region of Sicily’s coast is one of the great delights of the Italian island, and that’s saying something. Looking back at my time in Italy, some of the best memories I have are from days spent wandering Catania’s scenic coastline, taking in the gorgeous colors of the Mediterranean, or even just…
The Grand Canyon is rightfully one of the most renowned landmarks in all of America, and there’s no wonder that it figures high on nearly everyone’s national parks bucket list. The Grand Canyon was formed by the rushing waters of the Colorado River after many million years of erosion and assisted by plate tectonics which…
