Spaces & Places
Most people hear the word Madeira and think of the fortified wine rather than its namesake volcanic island located off the coast of Africa. As my plane prepared for touchdown, I looked out the window, immediately spotting the rugged beauty of the coast – dark volcanic rock, dramatic cliffs, and a land swept by brushstrokes … Read more
Africa
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It was windy.
I saw wild ostriches.
The kelp anchors looked like something from a Sci-Fi movie.
Ah, Cape Town. Existing below the equator, this South African city is renowned for its unique coastline and urban-meets-nature feel. I was bracing for chilly winter weather, but this metropolis (found at the edge of the continent) was … Read more
Spaces & Places
Beaches are beautiful. I’ve spent a lot of time on the coast this past year. From snorkeling with the fishes in Dry Tortugas to exploring tide pools in Olympic, the ocean is a magical place.
That’s why my trip to the Outer Banks in North Carolina came at an opportune time. Nothing beats the … Read more
47 Parks
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Located 70 miles off of the coast of Key West, this was a tricky park to get to. The expansive ocean and the grandeur of the old fort was well worth the 2.5 hour ferry ride.
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