Far on the southern part of the Brazilian island of Florianópolis, there’s a small, but breathtakingly beautiful fishing village called Ribeirão da Ilha. The seaside neighborhood has kept the traditional charm and cuisine of the fisherman who first immigrated from … Continue reading Brazil’s Ribeirão da Ilha
My father and I traveled to four national parks in southern Utah at the end of March 2016. We started in Zion and then went to Bryce, Arches and finally Canyonlands. Each park was stunning. The Colorado Plateau gives rise … Continue reading Mesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park
A couple of summers ago I went with my family on a Caribbean Cruise. My favorite stop was in Puerto Rico, where we ventured off to this remote beach and were free of all other cruise-goers. We enjoyed it so … Continue reading A Stop in Puerto Rico
After finishing the first leg of our northeast road trip, Jessie, Kathryn, and I got to experience this view of the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. Formed by receding glaciers, the three sets of falls that make up Niagara Falls … Continue reading View of Niagara Falls
This conical rock is not natural but rather is the result of bombing during World War II. While no actual fighting took place in the Galapagos, US soldiers were stationed on the islands during the war and practiced bombing on … Continue reading WWII History in the Galapagos
In January, I passed this gorgeous row of shops in Lucerne, Switzerland. The city is small, but vibrant. With the cool, majestic Alps hanging in the background, tiny souvenir shops, cozy bakeries, and high-end watch emporiums line the cobblestone streets. … Continue reading Shops of Lucerne, Switzerland
I was so lucky that my spontaneous trip to Death Valley during February 2016 coincided with an incredible phenomenon called a “super bloom.” Because Death Valley is one of the hottest and driest places in the world, very little plant … Continue reading Death Valley’s Super Bloom
While the island of Florianópolis, Brazil is known for its beaches, so is the “continente” or the mainland. About an hour or so south of the island lies Praia do Rosa, a hot summer destination for families, surfers, and partiers … Continue reading The Beaches of Praia do Rosa
No matter how many times I return to Dry Tortugas National Park, I am always struck by the simple yet beautiful surroundings of the Florida Keys. It is one of the main reasons I cherish my trips to the islands … Continue reading Sunset on the Dry Tortugas
By Erica Kahn This photograph was taken in Olympia, Greece in June 2015. My family walked through a farm near our hotel one evening seeking the best vantage point for sunset. I love to take pictures of backlit flowers. I … Continue reading Blossoms of Olympia, Greece
Using the same title for this post as one of Jules Verne’s best-known works is a bold move, but I think it is pretty aptly used this time. We are in Silfra, Iceland, which can be accurately described as a … Continue reading Journey to the Center of the World
I photographed a storm just arriving on the great sand dunes of aptly named Great Sand Dunes National Park. Pictured here are the last rays of sun. Continue reading A Storm at Great Sand Dunes National Park
One World, Two Feet 