There’s a story behind my camp shoes. After backpacking for several days on the Appalachian Trail, my friend and I headed to Damascus, Virginia, also known as Trail Town USA, due to the convergence of four scenic trails: the Appalachian Trail, Trans-America National Bicycle Trail, The Iron Mountain Trail, and the Virginia Creeper Trail. Damascus is also known for its …
The Matterhorn: A challenging walking break
Occasionally I accept sponsored guest posts if they offer useful information on adventure travel such as this one by Explore! ~ Enjoy! There are many places in Europe you can choose for a walking holiday this summer, but few will allow you to walk in the shadow of one of the most recognizable and stunning peaks on the continent – …
Cantona Archaeological Site, Puebla, Mexico
Treading silently along ancient roads where 80,000 people once passed engaged my imagination. I pictured the streets full of people going about their daily routines, never thinking their home would later be abandoned, encased in centuries of accumulated soil and plant growth. Cantona, a Mesoamerican archaeological site located roughly 58 miles from the city of Puebla, was deserted sometime after …
Hometown culture: Breakfast at the Hindu temple of Central Florida
I’m a bit of a vagabond. Even at home, I sometimes have the urge to explore and try new things, which I satisfy by looking for local destinations rich in immigrant culture. My mom is particularly adept at finding unique experiences right under our nose. She recently asked me to join her for a traditional Indian breakfast at the Hindu …
Robert Redford speaks on sustainable tourism at WTTC Americas Summit
It’s a viscous circle. Tourists seek unspoiled destinations but then threaten the very places they enjoy. Sustainable tourism is more than a public relations buzz-word, it’s industry survival. Celebrated actor, director and environmentalist Robert Redford, brought star power to this important issue at the recent Word Travel and Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Americas Summit. “Tourism is a wonderful business, and it …