136 articles tagged with sustainable travel
Standing at the Pike Place Market viewpoint, watching ferries glide across Puget Sound while the distant Olympic Mountains catch the last light of day, I'm reminded why Seattle holds such a special place in my heart. As someone who regularly...
¡Hola viajeros! Ever found yourself staring at a map of West Africa, finger hovering over Guinea-Bissau, wondering if you should take the plunge? Let me tell you - *do it*. After three years of hopping between European soccer stadiums, I...
There exists a particular harmony in the foothills that cradle the base of great mountains—a transitional space where civilization gradually yields to wilderness. Gresham, Oregon embodies this concept perfectly, reminiscent of what Japanese philosophy might call *ma*—the meaningful pause between...
The first time I landed in Maun's modest airport, the juxtaposition struck me immediately – a bustling frontier town serving as the final outpost of modern convenience before the vast wilderness of the Kalahari Desert unfolds. As someone who splits...
There's something magical about standing on the shores of the Mozambique Channel, watching the sunset paint the sky in impossible hues while local fishermen haul in the day's catch. After decades of chasing waterfalls across six continents with my now-grown...
As I stepped off the train at Haarlem station, the crisp Dutch air carried the faint scent of blooming tulips—a welcome change from the earthy aroma of my Kansas farm soil. My agricultural consulting work brings me to the Netherlands...
I never thought I'd be writing love letters to a city's public transit system, but here we are. After years of navigating labyrinthine European metros and questionable rural bus routes across four continents, Seattle's transit network feels like a well-kept...
Olá, meus amigos! When my cousin Luisa asked me to recommend a family destination that combined natural beauty, cultural experiences, and enough infrastructure to keep the little ones entertained, I immediately thought of Dumbea. This hidden gem in New Caledonia...
Standing at the iconic Shibuya Crossing as thousands of people surged past me in perfect choreographed chaos, I experienced that rare moment when reality exceeds imagination. The intersection's efficiency is a perfect metaphor for Tokyo itself—a masterclass in urban design...
Standing at the edge of Main City Park as golden hour bathes Gresham in warm amber light, I find myself wondering why more travelers don't venture to this understated gem. Just a 30-minute MAX ride from downtown Portland, Gresham offers...
The moment my feet touched the powdery white sand of Pangai, I felt the invisible gears of my entrepreneur brain downshift into what locals call 'Tongan Time.' After two years of remote consulting with smart cities across three continents, I...
As someone who studies how environments impact human health, I find smaller cities like Oshkosh, Wisconsin fascinating microcosms of American cultural resilience. During my recent research trip studying seasonal illness patterns across the Midwest, I carved out a weekend to...
Standing at the precipice of Smith Rock State Park, watching golden light cascade across volcanic formations, I'm reminded why Bend has become my regular pilgrimage site. This high desert town isn't just Oregon's adventure capital—it's a masterclass in how thoughtful...
As someone who's tracked disease patterns across five continents, I've developed a knack for spotting valuable resources in unexpected places. Iowa City—a modest Midwestern college town with an outsized cultural footprint—exemplifies this principle perfectly. During a recent academic conference at...
The first time a 400-pound silverback gorilla makes direct eye contact with you, time stops. There's an undeniable intelligence behind those eyes—a sentient awareness that transcends species barriers. Standing in the misty bamboo forests of Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, surrounded...