Where Water and Sand Meet
If you’ve ever wondered what life looks like beneath Alaska’s chilly coastal waters, the SeaLife Center in Seward offers a front-row seat. More than just an aquarium, it’s a cutting-edge marine research facility, wildlife rehabilitation center, and conservation hub rolled into one. Opened in 1998, this nonprofit institution sits on the shores of Resurrection Bay,…
Mention wine filters, and countless oenophiles and sommeliers will roll their eyes and line up to voice their opinion. Some will decry ‘sacrilege,’ positive that a filter will ruin the wine. Some vintners will be downright insulted by the strange drops and sticks. Most question the ‘science’ behind the story. But if these strange little…
The United Kingdom has a long and proud history. But, there is one thing, about all else, that most travelers notice in Britain. The cars are whizzing by on the “wrong” side of the road. But is it really wrong? Or just British? Buckle up as we steer through a few centuries of tradition, rebellion,…
The People Before the Rainforest Long before Costa Rica became a mecca for ecotourism and surfboards, the southern reaches of the country were home to an Indigenous civilization known as the Diquís. Between 700 and 1530 CE, these people flourished in the lowlands of the Diquís Delta near the Térraba River, crafting a society that…
Somewhere over the rainbow isn’t just a lullaby lyric—it’s a real place, or rather, a collection of breathtaking ones. In scattered corners of the world, where mist meets sunlight just right, the skies unwrap into glowing arches of color. Coastal regions and islands, with their constant sea spray, dramatic weather, and open skies, are prime…