Red Tide on the Florida Panhandle
I knew red tide had arrived, but I wasn’t prepared for what I saw. When I stepped onto the beach, it was covered with dead fish and sea life of all sizes. Catfish, snapper, bait fish, eels, and even octopuses … Continue reading Red Tide on the Florida Panhandle
Little Dog in the Big City
Life in the big city for a dog is very different than what I (or my dog for that matter!) am used to. The biggest city I have ever lived in is nothing compared to New York City. I recently … Continue reading Little Dog in the Big City
Why People Leave Ohio (And Why They Should Stay)
Suburban Ohio is a hard place to flourish. Just outside the capital city, flat plains stretch on in bone-chilling monotony for several gray months of the year. The clouds churn and broil in the spring, falsely threatening to let loose … Continue reading Why People Leave Ohio (And Why They Should Stay)
Break Dancers on the Q Train
by Marika Cowan. Riding the Q train to or from Manhattan on the weekends, I often encounter small bands of breakdancing buskers while crossing over the Manhattan bridge. They usually travel in small groups of three or four, and announce … Continue reading Break Dancers on the Q Train
Hong Kong’s Victoria Peak
Victoria Peak is probably the top tourist destination in Hong Kong (see what I did there?). It’s the island’s tallest mountain, from which you can experience beautiful views of the city. My friend Kate and I opted to take the … Continue reading Hong Kong’s Victoria Peak
Monarch Migration along the Florida Panhandle
When I was a kid, my dad and I used to drive along country roads, scanning fields for milkweed. If we spied anything we would quickly pull over, hopping out of the car and searching the leaves for black, yellow, … Continue reading Monarch Migration along the Florida Panhandle
Finding Fossils on the Amazon
by Wout Salenbien There is no better past-time activity then to spend your whole day by the river, picking out fossils. Breaking up rocks by hand, sieving them to wash out the fine fraction and picking out fossil after fossil from … Continue reading Finding Fossils on the Amazon
Beyond the Beach: Rebuilding the Rockaways
The Far Rockaways are about an hour outside of Manhattan. A $2.75 metro swipe can get you to one of the closest beaches to the city, and that is what most people think about. If you head the opposite direction … Continue reading Beyond the Beach: Rebuilding the Rockaways
Friendly Neighbors
They say it’s important to “stop and smell the roses” and I couldn’t agree more. It’s far too easy to go about our busy days and take for granted the little things all around us, such this little bumble bee … Continue reading Friendly Neighbors
How to Explore a City During a Conference: Three Quick Tips
Some of us are fortunate enough to travel for work, most commonly through all-day conferences and workshops. When these meetings take us to new places, we face a conundrum: how can we visit a city while remaining engaged in the … Continue reading How to Explore a City During a Conference: Three Quick Tips
Brazil’s Canyon Itaimbezinho
Not the typical Brazilian beach landscape, Canyon Itaimbezinho is located in the Serra Catarinense, a mountain range located between the southern Brazilian states of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul. Even though the skies were a little bit cloudy, we … Continue reading Brazil’s Canyon Itaimbezinho
Paradise Found: Exploring Lan Ha Bay
by Cesar Rufo at eatclimbtravel.com I drew in a deep breath, and held it there. My eyes opened and I gazed up at the overhanging limestone cliff above. Exhaling slowly, I chalked up once more and readied myself for the ensuing … Continue reading Paradise Found: Exploring Lan Ha Bay
One World, Two Feet 