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The Tranquil Beauty of
GRAND TETONS NATIONAL PARK

When I think of mountains, the Tetons immediately come to mind. The jagged peaks of the Teton Range...

Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors –
ETERNAL GUARDIANS

In the twilight of the Qin Dynasty, in ancient China, there stood a vast workshop near the city...

Over, Under, and Through
NEW RIVER GORGE NATIONAL PARK

I’m actually not fond of heights, but oddly I’m attracted to height-related experiences. They’re freaky as all get-out...

Reverence and Beauty –
ITSUKUSHIMA SHINTO SHRINE

Approaching Itsukushima Shinto Shrine is a transcendent experience marked by a tranquil boat journey through the iconic Floating...

Ripples of Legend and History in
LOCH NESS

In the embrace of the Scottish Highlands, my wife and I found ourselves standing on the ancient shores...

If There’s a Heaven on Earth, it’s
VERMEJO

I finally hooked a big one! A six-foot, five-inch, 220 pounder! No, it wasn’t a fish, unfortunately, but...

The Culture and Sound of
NASHVILLE

If you’re a first timer to Nashville, you’re in for a treat. Expect to have ample opportunities to...

An Arctic Expedition to GREENLAND

You’ve probably heard the opposite is true when it comes to Iceland and Greenland. Iceland is green and...

Wine, History, and Art: IT’S ALL IN WALLA WALLA

Most people go to Walla Walla for the wine. After all, the town is a viniculture mecca. Located...

Romancing the Stone: KISSING THE BLARNEY STONE

As I laid on my back, precariously stretched over the edge of the ancient parapet, arched over a...