7 We just spent a week on Bangka, an island off the beaten path in Sumatra. If you’ve heard of Belitung island, Bangka is its neighbor and bigger brother, and they both share some of the same scenery....
Most travel is extractive and passive. You show up somewhere, take photos of the same landmarks everyone else takes photos of, eat at a restaurant the guidebook recommended, and hit up some bars. You ...
13 If you’re planning to visit Kauai, you’re probably wondering if you need to book anything in advance. Obviously there are flights and hotels, but what about state parks and other activi...
After 19 years, I finally returned to Ko Lipe, the Thai island where I spent nearly a month in 2006. At the time, it was one of those remote destinations visited by only a few of the most intrepid tra...
I have loved France since my first trip to Bordeaux in 2010. The friends I met in Thailand accompanied me to the region and introduced me to French culture. It was my first time in France and I loved ...
40 The infamous Kalalau Trail in Hawaii is as dangerous as it is beautiful. People have died from falling off cliffs, drowning in rivers, being carried away by rip currents, and other causes. Some hav...
42 I’ve hiked the Kalalau Trail three times now, and it’s one of my favorite hikes in Hawaii. It’s an epic coastal trek on the island of Kauai that’s usually done in 3 days and 2 nights. This adventur...
26 Kauai’s Na Pali Coast is perhaps the most beautiful coastline in the world, and there’s no better way to see it than from the air. I’ve always wanted to fly over Kauai in a closed...
19 We visited New York City with our 7 month old, Emma, and it was fun. We went all over Manhattan, crossed the Statue of Liberty off our bucket list, and did a lot of other fun things. Will you rem...
