Sojourners Explore: Kosrae by Sea
Kosrae has a few interesting land-based activities, but it is the waters surrounding the island that hold some of the real beauty of this forgotten tropical paradise. Whether you enjoy kayaking,...
View ArticleSojourners Explore: A Driving Tour of Pohnpei
With a roughly circular circumference of just 80 miles and a peak altitude of 780 meters, Pohnpei is the largest and highest of the FSM states. Outside of the main town of Colonia one road...
View Article7 Tips for Surviving the Kitti 6 Waterfalls Hike
I was fortunate to have two work-free days at my disposal during my stay in Pohnpei, and I was not going to miss an opportunity for adventure in this wild paradise. After extensive research I decided...
View ArticleExtreme Sports Africa: Abseil Table Mountain
A minor wrench had been thrown in our Cape Town itinerary when we learned our scheduled shark dive would have to be cancelled. Apparently the Great Whites, the seven gill cow sharks and other species...
View ArticleAir Jaws: The Great White Sharks of False Bay
The alarm rang at 4:30 am in our cold, dark beach bungalow in Camps Bay. Normally waking in the cold at such an abominable hour would make me cranky, but this morning was different. It was our last day...
View ArticleHow to Survive the 70th Anniversary of La Tomatina Festival
The sound of gunfire rang through thick air that was previously occupied only by the buzz of anticipation. The crowd began to swarm as the lorries inched closer. I looked down to watch as a massive...
View ArticleTop 9 Things to Do Off the Beaten Path in Singapore
Research things to do in Singapore, and you’ll find the same tourist attractions listed over and over again. Shop the luxury brands on Orchard Road, get a bird’s eye view of Marina Bay on the Singapore...
View ArticleExplore the Land of Stone Money: A Guide to the Best Things To Do in Yap
Yap island, though largely unknown, is one of the most unique and interesting islands in Micronesia. The traditional Micronesian culture and customs are better preserved on Yap than anywhere else in...
View ArticleWild West: Top 5 Nature & Outdoor Spots in the Western Cape, South Africa
South Africa is known for its huge swaths of untamed wilderness, but most of the attention on big game and outdoor adventure sports focuses on Kruger National Park in the north or Drakensberg in the...
View ArticleLessons in the Snow: How Failing at Snowboarding was an Unexpected Birthday Gift
As a Florida native I grew up water skiing, wakeboarding and surfing. I never took lessons, perhaps with the exception of a friend or family member shouting backseat-driver directives at me from the...
View ArticleTracking Africa’s Big 5 in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve
If I’m being completely honest, I wasn’t as excited about our honeymoon safari as I was about some of the other wild adventures we had planned in South Africa. Sure, I was looking forward to seeing all...
View ArticleMicronesia – The Forgotten Jewel of the Pacific
Many travelers dream of one day exploring the tropical paradise of Polynesia – visions of fire twirling, overwater bungalows, and drinking from coconuts dancing in their heads. Far fewer ever think...
View ArticleA Whale of a Good Time! Top 6 Things to Do in Isla Mujeres this Summer
Here are some of the top things to do in Isla Mujeres. I grimaced under my cloth facemask, with sweat dripping down my brow as I unstuck the back of my legs from plastic seat covers in the back seat...
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