Photo by Tim Lohman
Taken on the hike up to the top of Villarica Volcano (the home of the Devil) near Pucon, Chile, this shot shows the remains of a chapel built many years ago. Local lore given by our guide on the day says that a number of nuns were praying there one night when [...]

One of the best things about Manhattan is how easy it is to escape when you’re ready for some R and R. Long Island (especially Montauk) is just across the river and down the road and if you head due north, up the Hudson Valley, there are hundreds of amazing spots just an hour or [...]

I have been retreating to Vail ever since I was a child and it was one of the first mountains I learned to snowboard on. It’s one of the last ski towns in Colorado where I personally don’t feel the stuffiness and congestion that goes hand in glove with places like Aspen or Telluride. Although [...]

Photo by Mike Stone
One of the biggest kite festivals in the World is held in year in the Chinese City of Weifang. People come from all over China and the world to compete in various categories such as biggest kite. highest kite and stunt kite flying. This Chinese team tried several time to launch their [...]

Photo by Kath McLean
This photo was taken on bamboo Island off the West coast of Thailand. Its uninhabited and tourists are only allowed to stay, with permission of the Thai Government, in tents without electricity and amenities. The water is so clear and pristine that you can see little fishes swimming in it [...]

A definite must when in Portland, Oregon is to visit The Perfume House. In a pretty unexpected location on a main road in Portland sits this unassuming fragrance store. Here you will discover the largest collection of ‘real’ perfumes for men and women in the world. Chris Tsefalas, the owner, has spent over forty years [...]