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Defying all stereotypes about Antarctica - Deception Island
Sailing into the heart of an active caldera | Deception Island, Antarctica

Sailing into the heart of an active caldera | Deception Island, Antarctica

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Home to the largest cemetery and the largest colony of chinstrap penguins, Deception island defies all stereotypes about Antarctica. Set in South Shetlands, this horse-shoe shaped island is the only volcano where you can sail right into the heart of its caldera, soak your feet at the geothermal beaches, and visit an old whaling station. First discovered in 1820 by the British, this island has always been of geo-political interest to the international community – from the Chilean, Argentinian and…

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Horseback riding retreat in Boca Brava, a tiny island in the Gulf of Chiriquí, Panama
Where the horses run wild

Where the horses run wild

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Uprooting yourself from where you have grown up is a romantic idea, but one that comes with it’s unique challenges. Can you build a life that you want, would it feel like home, find what you are looking for.. ? I love meeting people who leave behind everything they know, and start anew. Boca Brava – locals’ recommendation When I was in Panama, one of my German hosts in Boquete recommended going to this horse riding retreat overlooking a beautiful…

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How to plan for a trip to Antarctica

How to plan for a trip to Antarctica

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After deliberating for a couple of years, I finally decided to visit Antarctica in December 2018. Visiting Antarctica had been a childhood dream of mine, and I wanted to make the most of my visit to the frozen continent. It was very likely that this could be my only visit, at least in the short term. I was overwhelmed when I first started searching the plethora of options available. Hopefully, this would help you in narrowing down on how to…

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Wing-walking on a biplane in the Olympics | Washington

Wing-walking on a biplane in the Olympics | Washington

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Ever since I saw a post by a travel friend of mine, strapped outside a rusting red biplane plane, arms stretched – while the plane seemed to be in the middle of a roll, it had me intrigued. It seemed straight out of a James Bond or an MI stunt scene!  I figured the stunt is better known as wing-walking, and that one of the handful of wing-walking schools, is right in my backyard near Seattle. After a few email…

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One of our guides watching out for another group
On top of Washington – climbing Mt. Rainier

On top of Washington – climbing Mt. Rainier

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Rainier carries its own personality and is a very unique climb, quips one of our climbing guides. It may not be comparable to a Himalayan climb, but there is something special about climbing Mt. Rainier. During my usual evening runs near Kerry park, I would observe the tourists clicking away their picture-perfect selfies against the backdrop of the Seattle skyline and  Mt. Rainier. I knew that I would be climbing this beautiful volcano at some point in time, and that…

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