37 articles tagged with rock climbing
The first time I glimpsed Meteora's impossible rock formations from the train window, I understood why the name translates to 'suspended in air.' Six monasteries perched atop massive stone pillars dominate every guidebook and Instagram feed. But during my week...
The first time I laid eyes on Guilin's limestone karsts jutting dramatically from the misty Li River, I understood why this landscape has inspired Chinese artists for centuries. But what truly surprised me was how much more this region offers...
When the fashion circuit takes me from Milan to Tokyo, I'm all about the curated collections and retail spaces. But when I need to reset my creative compass? I trade designer boutiques for limestone peaks and sample sales for surging...
There's something about returning to Canadian soil that awakens the wild spirit in me. Having spent my formative years in London, Ontario, I've always appreciated how Canadian cities serve as gateways to untamed wilderness. Calgary exemplifies this duality perfectly—a sophisticated...
When I tell colleagues at the Philadelphia courthouse that I spent my winter break scaling limestone cliffs and exploring ancient cave systems in northern Ethiopia, I'm met with raised eyebrows and curious questions. Mekelle—the capital city of Tigray region—isn't exactly...
The postcard version of Rio de Janeiro—golden beaches dotted with bronze bodies, samba rhythms pulsing through cobblestone streets, and that iconic Christ the Redeemer blessing it all from above—tells only half the story. As a 61-year-old novelist who's spent decades...
Standing at the base of Meteora's towering rock pillars, I felt the same rush of anticipation I used to get before important tennis matches back in Boise. The difference? Instead of facing an opponent across the net, I was about...
