39 articles tagged with island hopping
When I first arrived in Trinidad for a climate control installation project at one of Port of Spain's historic colonial buildings, I never expected to fall head over heels for the island's coastline. The capital city's energy is intoxicating, but...
There exists a profound therapeutic quality to the Greek islands that transcends typical notions of luxury travel. As someone who has dedicated his life to creating healing landscapes, I found Skiathos to be a masterclass in natural wellness design—a place...
The first rays of dawn painted Otres Beach in hues that reminded me of my father's watercolor calligraphy — soft amber blending into cerulean blue. I'd arrived in Sihanoukville with little more than my camera, a well-thumbed Khmer phrasebook, and...
The crystalline waters of Belize's Caribbean coast hold treasures beyond measure, but none quite as charming as its island gems—San Pedro and Caye Caulker. When my daughter Maya and I traded our Ohio courtroom and preschool for this tropical paradise...
Standing at the edge of Gamla Stan, watching the morning light dance across centuries-old buildings reflected in calm waters, I felt that familiar thrill of discovery that has accompanied me from the Himalayan foothills to the Andean peaks. Stockholm—a city...
As I stand on the stern of a gleaming catamaran, watching Suva's harbor fade into the distance, I'm reminded why Fiji's 333 islands have captivated me since my first visit fifteen years ago. The archipelago's true magic lies beyond the...
The first time I glimpsed Palau's Rock Islands from the air, I was reminded of emerald jewels scattered across azure velvet—a sight that stirred the same excitement I felt watching my first cricket test match at Eden Gardens. After decades...
Standing on the sun-dappled harbour front, watching ferries glide across the Baltic Sea, I was reminded why Helsinki has always held a special place in my heart. As someone who typically gravitates toward the Arctic extremes of Finland's Lapland, the...
The first rule of investigation: look where others don't. After spending 35 years tracking down missing persons across America, I've applied the same principle to my travels in Singapore. While tourists cluster around Marina Bay Sands and Sentosa's manufactured beaches,...
There's something deeply spiritual about traversing the waters that my Māori ancestors navigated using only the stars as their guide. The Bay of Islands—a subtropical micro-region where 144 islands dot the Pacific like a constellation fallen to Earth—holds particular significance...
The financial spreadsheets of my corporate life rarely prepared me for the balance sheet of natural wealth I'd encounter in the South Pacific. When my Sydney-based sports management firm arranged meetings with Tongan rugby officials, I extended my stay to...
The moment our ferry approached Santorini's dramatic caldera, I knew this wouldn't be just another Mediterranean getaway. Those iconic white-washed buildings cascading down volcanic cliffs like frozen waterfalls against the azure Aegean Sea—*c'est magnifique!* But while most visitors flock to...
When my husband Rahul and I first planned our Faroe Islands adventure with our three children in tow, the logistics seemed daunting. How exactly does one navigate 18 remote islands scattered across the North Atlantic? After meticulously planning our transportation...
¡Hola, adventure seekers! After five winters escaping the El Paso desert for tropical getaways, I've finally found my perfect balance of adventure, affordability, and authentic experiences in Panama's Bocas del Toro archipelago. This cluster of Caribbean islands offers that rare...
The morning sun dances across the Baltic waters as our sleek wooden yacht cuts through the gentle waves, leaving Stockholm's harbor behind. The city's spires recede into the distance while ahead, thousands of islands beckon with their promise of secluded...
