North America
What is it like to see wild bears in their natural habitat? There are a few typical images you’d associate with Alaska: hanging glaciers, rich native cultures, wandering moose, bears, and Denali to name a few. I was fortunate to experience a lot of Alaska’s finest, but bear viewing hasn’t crossed my path yet, until …
Bear Viewing in Alaska is Even More Amazing than It Sounds Read More »
San Francisco is a famously pleasant city to live and visit. It is the cultural, commercial, and financial center of Northern California. The city and its surrounding areas are known as the San Francisco Bay Area, and it is blessed with natural beauty. Over the centuries, many artists were inspired by the amazing nature of …
How many times aurora chasing is too many? I had a good feeling about this. There was this tingling feeling in my belly. The nights had been clear for last few days. Here and there I heard other people talking about it. So finally, I went out to chase the northern lights in Anchorage, Alaska. …
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Wondering where to see free art in New York City? Taking on the museum circuit can be expensive, especially in a city like New York. But knowing the right information, you can get a whole lot of free art during your visit to the art capital of the US. You’ll also need a break after …
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Looking for things to do in Anchorage? How about Prince William Sound? “What does ’sound’ mean in Prince William Sound?” was my first question on the way to Prince William Sound. What about Milford Sound in New Zealand? Is there any relation between the two? I guess I never questioned this when I was traveling …
I never thought I could have this much fun in the intertidal zone. Tutka Bay Lodge is known for their Alaska cuisine. All the food is made with organic, natural, and local Alaskan ingredients often from their own gardens or foraged from nearby places. Every meal was exceptional here, which I could write about in …
Stay Curious in Tutka Bay: Because Small Things Matter Read More »
Thinking of Mexico? What comes to mind when you think of Mexico? Drinking a margarita on a white-sand beach? Lying by the pool at an all-inclusive resort? Those are some of the common images of tourism in Mexico. But, Guanajuato isn’t your typical all-inclusive holiday destination in Mexico. Located in the center of the country, …
A Squirrel’s-Eye View of Capilano River One of Vancouver’s iconic landmarks, Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver is a place that triggers childhood memories. The wobbly suspension bridge, treetop canopies, labyrinth-like cliff walk make us feel like being a kid again. The nicely installed facilities allow us to appreciate nature from three breathtaking perspectives. History, …
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park: Vancouver’s Playground Read More »
According to The Book of Genesis… “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that …
The ghost town of Val Jalbert is a lot more cheerful than it sounds. Led by the real-life figures of the village, visitors are invited to travel back to the 1920s. The town of Val Jalbert was established in 1901 by Damas Jalbert, the founder of Compagnie de pulpe Ouiatchouan, a pulp mill company. The …
