Kagawa, Japan

Most people don’t realize how incredibly diverse Japan is. The small island country has something for everyone. Castles, gardens, and temples in the ancient capital of Kyoto. The best power skiing in the world in Niseko. Mountainous hot spring onsen baths in the Japanese Alps. White sandy beaches on the subtropical Okinawan islands. The list goes …

[Picture This] Gunung Leuser National Park, North Sumatra

One picture that inspired a visit   What: Gunung Leuser National Park is one of the most important and biologically diverse conservation areas in the world. The park protects a wide range of ecosystems and endangered species including elephants, tigers, rhinos, and orangutans. When I saw my cousin’s picture of her trip to Gunung Leuser, …

[All the Raige] The W Trek in Torres del Paine

Our take on the ever popular   The Hype Many consider Torres del Paine in southern Chilean Patagonia the world’s most beautiful national park. Its spectacular landscape boasts soaring mountains, enormous glaciers, and iceberg-filled lakes. The park’s pièce de résistance is the three granite towers from which the park takes its name. What’s the best …

[How We Did It/ How You Can Do It] Los Glaciares National Park

After packing on the pounds in Buenos Aires, it was time to get some outside and exercise. So, we flew to El Calafate, the gateway to Argentinian Patagonia and Los Glaciares National Park. The UNESCO World Heritage site has been recognized as one of the most spectacular natural landscapes in the world due to its expansive …

[Picture This] Torres del Paine National Park

One picture that inspired a visit   What: Greetings from Torres del Paine! Torres del Paine is a national park in southern Chilean Patagonia, famous for its soaring mountains, bright blue glaciers, and beautiful lakes. The most iconic image of TDP is the three granite towers from which the park takes its name. Currently, we’re …