Atacama’s Moon Valley
Located eight miles west of San Pedro de Atacama in northern Chile’s Atacama Desert lies el Valle de la Luna. Part of Los Flemencos National Reserve, the area was declared a Nature Sanctuary in 1982 for its natural environment and unique lunar landscape filled with stone and sand formations formed by wind and water.
Stargaze in the Heart of Atacama Desert
Chile’s Atacama Desert is said to be one of the best places in the world for stargazing because of its extremely dry climate, high altitude, minimal light pollution and near absence of humidity, creating crystal clear skies with perfect visibility of stars and constellations.
Morocco’s Atlas Mountains
The Atlas Mountains extend some 1,500 miles across northwestern Africa and are dotted with Berber villages and deep canyons and ravines, home to local families who are self-sustaining, producing goods like homemade butter and fresh bread. From Marrakesh, the mountains can be reached within an hour.
Indigenous Villages of Antigua
Antigua's surrounding villages honor a rich cultural heritage with production of macadamia nuts, local textiles and authentic Guatemalan fare. Slow down and explore off the beaten path in Antigua’s indigenous villages.
Sint Maarten’s Dutch Inspired Paradise
Busting with idyllic beaches, parrot sanctuaries and wild zip lines, Sint Maarten is a Dutch territory and country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Part of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean Sea, this little island is also home to Saint Martin in the north.
Lake Atitlán & Its Surrounding Mayan Villages
Lake Atitlán's volcanic crater lake formed 84,000 years ago but today it's the livelihood for 12 Mayan villages producing all varieties of coffee, chocolate, honey and local produce like avocados.
Yala National Park
Once the capital of the Sinhalese Kingdom of Ruhuna as early as the 3rd century BC, Tissamaharama is steeped in history. This quiet town in Sri Lanka is known for Buddhist monasteries, beautiful beaches and wildlife reserves like Yala National Park, where visitors can join a wildlife safari.
Athens of Africa
Thought of as the country’s cultural capital, Fes is most known for its walled medina, Fes El Bali, where visitors experience Morocco’s diverse art, architecture, culture and handicrafts. Outside the walls offers even more to explore.
Charming Temples, Gardens & Geisha of Kyoto
Coined the "City of a Thousand Temples," Kyoto oozes old world charm, steeped in centuries of spiritual tradition. It's also the perfect jumping off point for areas like Japan’s Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Nara Park.
Candy Colored Colonial City of Antigua
Founded in the early 16th century, Antigua is a small town in Guatemala surrounded by massive volcanoes and famed for its candy colored Spanish colonial buildings.
Mountain Worship Deep in the Forests of Nikkō
Located in the lush mountains north of Tokyo, Nikkō has long been celebrated as for its Shinto and Buddhist mountain worship. Toshogu Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Nikkō National Park are highlights worth exploring.
Teotihuacán’s Pyramid of the Sun
A short drive from Mexico City, Teotihuacán is known for its architecturally significant pyramids, including the Pyramid of the Sun and the Moon, which can be seen from heights above in hot air balloons during sunrise. The area is also famous for its well-preserved murals and fine obsidian tools.
Islands Made of Rock & Tropical Deserts of Paracas
Known for its sandy beaches, unique wildlife and sunny weather, Paracas is a special little beach town on Peru’s western coast. It’s also an incredible area to explore the Ballestas Islands, Paracas National Reserve and Nazca Lines.
Thirty-Something Never Felt So Good
What it means to be in your mid-thirties. A time of transition and a major turning point, the latter half of my thirties have given way to freedom and a deep sense of knowing.