WATERFALLS IN ICELAND: A GIFT FROM NATURE
There was a proper spot for everything.Almost a year later, I still have vivid memories of what happened. The mist gently caresses my face as I take in the sights and sounds of a volcanic landscape untouched by humans and
Environmental volunteerism as a means of exploring Iceland’s natural landscape.
I went to St. Brigid's School in North Bergen, New Jersey, when I was eight years old. My third-grade geography class learned about the aurora borealis thanks to Sister Adelaide. The thought of a green glow filling the night sky
FIVE MUST-SEE PLACES IN SCOTTLAND
Scotland is one of the most visited countries in Europe due to its stunning landscapes and rich history. Scotland has something to offer everyone, whether you want to lose yourself in the quaintness of a rural Scottish village or marvel
The Lake and Volcano Country of the Chilean Andes
I was familiar with waterfalls, but none quite like this one. At a speed of 30 miles per hour (48 kilometers per hour), I was zipping over the treetops as I descended a wire that was approximately 50 feet (15
Travels in Yucatán: Snorkeling and Biking the Cenotes
We visited the port of Progreso, Mexico, on day three of our five-day first voyage aboard the Norwegian Prima from Galveston. Progreso, a settlement on the Yucatan Peninsula, serves as an entry point to numerous Mayan ruins. Norwegian's newest class of
There is a wide variety of soft adventure opportunities in the United States
Maybe you're the type of person who relishes the challenge of extreme sports like mountaineering, off-road cycling, or spelunking into ocean caves that have historically enticed divers to their deaths. Or maybe you'd rather take it easy and take a stroll
EXPOSING THE UNDERGROUND OF GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
Visitation is growing, but access is decreased, as is the case at most national parks. The advent of reservation systems has rendered the spur-of-the-moment visit obsolete, while those with meticulously planned vacations sometimes find themselves crossing their fingers in the
Learning About Kosovo Through Service
A portion of your ACL has been torn, he said ominously. The unfriendly doctor changed my upcoming travel arrangements by two weeks with just seven words. Great timing, buddy, I thought as I examined my still swollen knee.The intended agenda
Discovering the Cape Winelands of South Africa
Approximately ten minutes from Stellenbosch, in the peaceful Knorhoek valley, is where you'll find the Muratie wine estate. Tourists go to the Cape Winelands of South Africa not just because of the excellent wine but also because of the beautiful landscape,
WELCOME TO GUAM, ORIGIN OF THE AMERICAN DAY
Even the most well-traveled among us may pause when presented with a map and asked to locate Guam. Unless you served in the United States military and were stationed here, you probably have no idea where or what this 225-square-mile island