Hiking Theodore Roosevelt
Pulling up to Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s entrance station, a park ranger smiled as he leaned toward me from the window. Although late in the season, I purchased an annual park pass to cover this...
Zhuilu Old Trail at Taroko Gorge
Zhuilu Old Trail will leave you speechless. With sweeping views of Taroko Gorge, this epic trek deserves a spot on your bucket list. Built in 1914 by Taiwan’s Governor-General, this trail originally connected two sides...
Maokong’s Yinhe Cave Temple
Wandering the streets of Maokong, a wooden sign pointed us toward the Zhanghu trailhead and Yinhe cave. In that moment, we chose to hike. We zipped up our raincoats and ascended a large set of...
Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
As I parted the gauzy mosquito net surrounding my bed, I was greeted by a knock at the door and a fresh pot of Maraba coffee. Now in the Land of a Thousand Hills, I...