Beyond the bright lights and bustle of Tokyo lies a side of Japan that most don’t have the opportunity to experience. In a homestay organized through the Japan International Cooperation Center, I was able to spend two days and two … Continue reading Staying with the Shimizus in Japan
This week I went back to the basics: revisiting my absolute favorite park in the Durham area. Only 15 minutes from my home, Eno River State Park was the location of my first hike when I moved here, and has been … Continue reading The Meeting Place: Eno River State Park
As promised in a previous post, before I move on to my travels in Cambodia, I will share my tips for bus riding in Hong Kong. Here is what I did, and how I suggest you do not do the … Continue reading How Not to Ride the Bus in Hong Kong
I’ve read many articles about the plastic floating and/or dumped into oceans around the world. Nat Geo published an article in February about the eight million tons of plastic that ends up in the oceans every year, Forbes reports that … Continue reading A Great Blue Heron Eats a Plastic Shark: Pollution in Our Oceans
Hands down the most enchanting and challenging hike I’ve ever been on was known as the “Death Hike” by locals on the Big Island of Hawaii.* While I’m always up for a good adventure, I am by no means an extreme thrill-seeker or … Continue reading Conquering “The Death Hike”
Writer and producer Phil Rosenthal once described Tokyo as “Manhattan times Los Angeles”. Never were words more true. The first thing one notices when driving into the city is how dense it is. With buildings of all sizes and … Continue reading The Two Faces of Tokyo
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas introduces visitors to the diversity and beauty of wildflowers and other native plants. Some might think the winter months would be less vibrant at the center, but this is certainly not the case … Continue reading Nature-Lover Seeks Holiday Spirit in Texas
A couple of weeks ago, I had the wonderful opportunity (thanks Sandra!) to attend a delicious eight course tasting menu at The Four Seasons Restaurant. Now what makes this visit worthy of a post? This restaurant has been a New … Continue reading Four Seasons: A Culinary Adventure
One of the best aspects of traveling the world is getting outside and exploring the unique landscapes that cannot be found anywhere else. Hawai’i is a perfect example of a treasure trove of outdoor activities. Away from the hotels and … Continue reading Volcanoes to the Sea: A Hawaiian Adventure
It can be hard to convince my friends to wake up bright and early on the weekends and join me in supporting local environmental organizations by attending volunteer trail workdays, tree planting events, or guided hikes. On the other hand, … Continue reading Creek Show: Conservancy Raises Awareness in an Unlikely Way
Let’s face it, we all dream about beaches. The sand, the surf, the sun, what’s not to love? Three of our Explorers have chosen their favorite beaches, see where and why below! Grand Haven Beach Michigan, USA ~ Aaron Butts … Continue reading Three of Our Favorite Beaches
by Irina Lut I can’t lie; I think it’s pretty incredible to have friends who live all around the world. Although the distance is often hard to deal with, the idea of having someone to see – particularly in a country I … Continue reading Global Friends
One World, Two Feet 