New Zealand is a country many Americans hold in high regard, whether they have been or not. I was invited to visit New Zealand to learn about its food, wine, sights, and culture over a...
This close to Antarctica, winter in New Zealand is a long and chilly affair. From Wellington, the world’s most southern capital, to the other cities of its North and South Islands, residents must find reasons to...
In New Zealand, trail maps, guardrails and souvenir shops are not associated with outdoor excursions like they are in other countries. With so few people and so much land, adventures are treated as normal events,...
I heard night fall before I saw it. A cacophonous riot of insects alerted me to this daily occurrence. Sleep came soon after as there was nothing to do once the sun set. A bit...
When I arrived in Gaspé, at the eastern tip of Québec’s Peninsula of the same name, I was literally taken aback by the rugged, dramatic beauty of the scenery that surrounded me. It felt strange...
Visiting England gave me a huge appreciation for the art of afternoon tea, and if I ruled the world, I think instating a mandatory “high tea” everyday would be top on the agenda. The china,...
A traveling exhibition showcases some of National Geographic’s most-remembered and celebrated photographs from its 125-year history, such as Steve McCurry’s unforgettable “Afghan Girl,” Nick Nichols’ iconic image of Jane Goodall and chimpanzee and Thomas Abercrombie’s...
Located at the very edge of Europe, half-way between Iceland and Scotland in the Atlantic Ocean, the Faroe Islands are the ultimate off the beaten track destination, attracting nature lovers from around the world. They...
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