Category: Travel

Men Carry Their Friend in a Backpack and Conquer the Great Wall

This is the kind of friendship everyone should be blessed with. Kevin’s disability might have taken away a lot from him in life but he has such wonderful friends who devote their lives to make sure he gets to see the beauty that our almighty Creator has given us.


Man Carries His Friend in a Backpack and Conquers the Great Wall

This is the kind of friendship everyone should be blessed with. Kevin’s disability might have taken away a lot from him in life but he has such wonderful friends who devote their lives to make sure he gets to see the beauty that our almighty Creator has given us.


By Ship and Plane Across Alaska’s Inside Passage

Alaska is one of those places that looms large in the collective imagination of visitors. There are several reasons for this, including its history—especially the way in which it became the union’s 49th state. After all, it is entirely possible that it could have remained outside the United States had one or two moments in…


Spend a day with the kids in a victorian children’s garden

It’s a beautiful summer’s day in picturesque Portsmouth, New Hampshire and your kids are busy making a cup of tea from a sprig of mint chocolate from Mrs. Goodwin’s Victorian garden. As they are just about to invite you to join them in a two-story, 18th-century-inspired treehouse, a kaleidoscope of butterflies flitters past and entices…


Land of Fire: Kyushu, Japan

The heat—I’ll always remember the heat. Total, all around me, consuming, baking my body like a bit of steak in a sous vide. Climbing into a long, shallow hole dug by two industrious women, they quickly began covering me up, shovel by shovel, until almost everything, arms, legs, even neck, was underneath. With only my…


Macro Photographer Captures Damselflies and Other Crawlers ‘Spying’ on Him From Hiding Spots

The Indonesian island of Borneo has been dubbed the “world’s lungs” because of its abundance of dense forests, which supports abundant life. It’s a prime place for macro photographers to capture lush flora and fauna—as wildlife admirer Abdul Gapur Dayak, from the small village of Tamiang Layang in Central Kalimantan, knows. Dayak, an avid macro photographer,…


Tips on Downsizing to Full-Time RV Life

Ever since the pandemic struck, more and more people are finding ways to have a better work/life balance. A recent trend has been to radically change the way they have been living, by downsizing and moving into a recreational vehicle, camper or tiny home modified truck or van. Whether you were living in a large…


Life’s a Beach: 6 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Summer

Life’s a beach is a light-hearted phrase that reminds us that there is still so much good in the world to be enjoyed. Slip into complacency, and you’ll miss out on a lot of opportunities for both fun and personal progression. With your Calendar, you can take advantage of both the productivity and fun these…


Wisconsin’s Cherryland: Door County

One of the most visited sweet spots in Wisconsin, Door County is that thumb jutting out into Lake Michigan. It’s famous for its cherry growers and fish boils, as well as the long coastline and natural beauty. Throw in historic lighthouses, sea kayaking, hiking, camping, charter fishing (salmon and trout), totally local dining (no fast…


Insider’s Laos: Exploring Luang Prabang

Having landed that morning in Luang Prabang, an almost-mystical city of temples and palaces cradled high in the mountains, I made my way to the night market. Set close to a big bend of the mighty Mekong River, this famous market features hundreds of vendors, a swirl of color and light under red and blue…