Jasper, Alberta, is the place in Canada’s Rocky Mountains where the air is crisp, the landscape is vast, and the silence is so profound you can hear your own heartbeat. This small town hosts year-round adventure, but the magic especially comes alive in winter. Climb glaciers, ski your heart out, and watch wildlife under one of the world’s largest Dark Sky Preserves.
Ireland’s rugged coastline provides the perfect habitat for one of the world’s most beloved seabirds – the Atlantic Puffin. Puffins in Ireland have become iconic symbols of the country’s diverse coastal wildlife. Unfortunately, climate change and habitat destruction threatens their existence. So while seeing puffins may be a bucket list item for many travelers, it’s important to observe them responsibly.
My travels have taken me near and far these past few years. The top of Australia’s Sydney Harbor Bridge at sunset, swimming with wild dolphins off the shores of the Galapagos Islands, and most recently mountain biking to a remote waterfall in the mountains of Colombia. But what makes travel so special isn’t just epic destinations or experiences—it’s the people and cultures who bring them to life. For this, there is one place that stands out in my memory. Ponta do Ouro, Mozambique.