Stepping off the plane in Cusco hits you all at once. The air is ridiculously thin, smelling of woodsmoke and wild eucalyptus. Suddenly, you're surrounded by bright fuchsia textiles, massive Inca stone walls, and a sky so blue it almost…
My first evening on the Dominican Republic’s northern coast, I sat on the sand with a dripping wet bottle of Presidente, watching the Atlantic turn a deep, bruised purple. To my right, the dense, green peaks of Mount Isabel de…
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Picture standing right on the dusty edge of a sheer basalt cliff. The wind whips through your hair. Below you, a daring BASE jumper leaps headfirst into the massive canyon. A few seconds later, you hear the thunderous roar of…
You are sitting on a plastic chair, sand coating your ankles, holding a condensation-dripping glass of cold Bohemia beer. The Caribbean breeze is warm, smelling faintly of salt and roasting pork from a nearby street cart. This isn't a sleepy…
Think of giant hemlock trees brushing the sky, cold waterfalls dumping into green pools, and massive sandstone cliffs that look straight out of a fantasy movie. You'd probably guess this is Oregon or maybe some hidden corner of the Pacific…
The air up here smells different. It is a mix of damp pine needles, woodsmoke, and—if you visit in October—the sweet, greasy scent of hot apple cider donuts. That is Ellijay, Georgia for you. Nestled right in the foothills of…
Picture sharp, green mountains crashing straight into the deep blue waters of Banderas Bay. Cobblestone streets wind past whitewashed houses with pink bougainvillea spilling over balconies. The smell of charred pork on a spit mixes with the salty ocean breeze.…
Think about this: you’re pedaling a squeaky beach cruiser down a path cool with shade, smelling that sharp mix of Atlantic salt and sweet jasmine. Giant live oaks hang overhead, heavy with Spanish moss. They block out just enough of…