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Scuba Diving
Pohnpei: A Rare Micronesian Gem
Above and below the water, Pohnpei is a diverse island that remains unfettered by the trappings of mass tourism—it is truly a Mic...
Miyazaki
Night Dancing with a Kyushu Sun Goddess
According to myth, Amaterasu, the Sun Goddess, and her brother, Tsukiyomi, the Moon God, once soared across the sky together. Aft...
Mountain Biking
Where the Trail Ends
The Upper Mustang District in Western Nepal is on the radar of most adventure travelers. However, due to high permit costs and th...
Cultural Travel
Field of Dreams: Inakadate Tanbo Art
“If you build it they will come…” This famous quote from the movie “Field of Dreams” could just as easily be attributed to the lo...
Scuba Diving
Exploring Lush Kosrae
Most people haven’t heard of this little Pacific island, but those who visit never forget hiking to hidden waterfalls, searching ...
Spring
A Blue Shade of Pink
“Mine has been a life of much shame” -Dazai Osamu, 1948 (From his book No Longer Human, or Ningen Shikkaku) Hardly ...
Trail Running
Trail Running on the Moon in Oshima
What would it feel like to run on the moon? Would you settle for blazing a trail on a live volcano in Tokyo? On a c...
Snowboarding
Deep Turns in Tohoku
Paul Vanderheiden was drawn to the Hakkodas in search of the deep powder they are known for. He formed a deep connection with the mountains and the people in this far corner of Tohoku, never imagining life would take such a dramatic turn.