39 articles tagged with island hopping
There's something rather magical about trading the grey winter skies of Washington DC for the azure waters of tropical islands. Having spent considerable time exploring both Bermuda and the Philippines during the winter months, I've developed a particular fondness for...
Standing on the weathered wooden dock in Vilanculos, watching dhows with their triangular sails dance across the turquoise waters, I felt that familiar sensation of anticipation that only comes when you're about to experience something truly extraordinary. The Bazaruto Archipelago—a...
When I traded my hospital scrubs for a backpack and landed on the remote shores of Tuvalu, I knew I was in for a unique adventure. As a nurse who's seen her fair share of emergencies, navigating this scattered Pacific...
Y'all, I've been chasing art and archives across continents, but let me tell you—Gothenburg hit different. This Swedish city's got this whole industrial-meets-whimsy vibe that speaks to my soul without speaking to my wallet. After a university in Gothenburg invited...
There's something deeply satisfying about exploring a coastline by water that you just can't replicate on land. Having spent most of my life chasing that perfect blend of maritime adventure and coastal discovery, I was genuinely surprised to find one...
After fifteen years of firefighting in Los Angeles, I've developed a sixth sense for structural integrity and functional design. It's this perspective I bring to my winter expedition through Indonesia's archipelago to Singapore—a 14-day journey where accommodation choices can make...
I've scaled peaks in Colorado and carved through powder in Whistler, but nothing quite prepared me for the raw, untamed adventure playground that is Davao, Philippines. This southern Philippine gem offers the perfect blend of challenging mountain terrain and pristine...
After analyzing dozens of Pacific destinations for my summer expedition, Tonga emerged as the clear statistical outlier in the adventure-to-tourist ratio matrix. This Kingdom of 169 islands delivers approximately 317% more authentic experiences per visitor than its more commercialized neighbors....
The Solomon Islands may not top most budget travelers' bucket lists, but this Pacific archipelago offers a raw, untamed adventure that rivals its more expensive neighbors. With 992 islands scattered across azure waters, ancient cultural traditions still thriving, and World...
The first time I descended beneath the surface of Fiji's crystalline waters, I was transported back to those childhood summers with my Japanese grandparents near Okinawa. But the Mamanuca Islands possess a distinctive magic all their own—a realm where luxury...
The rhythms of Ebeye caught me before my feet even touched its sandy shores. Like an unexpected syncopation in a familiar blues progression, this small island in the Kwajalein Atoll of the Marshall Islands disrupted my expectations and composed a...
After decades of tracking down missing persons across America, I've developed a knack for finding things others overlook. Perhaps that's why Okinawa's hidden beaches called to me—these pristine stretches of sand scattered across Japan's southernmost prefecture remain surprisingly undiscovered by...
As someone who's spent a career studying coastal weather systems, I can tell you with absolute certainty: the microclimates of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines create one of the most perfect winter sailing environments on the planet. The northeast trade...
When I first landed in Oslo for a tax conference (of all things!), I expected another concrete jungle with suits and spreadsheets. *Que surpresa maravilhosa!* What a wonderful surprise to discover that this Scandinavian capital is actually an outdoor enthusiast's...
There are moments when travel transcends the ordinary and becomes something profound – my week in Funafuti was exactly that. As someone who's grown up between Paris and Philadelphia, with roots stretching from France to Senegal, I've developed an appreciation...
