by Lawson | Nov 21, 2025
I’ll admit, I didn’t know much about Belize before arriving in this tiny nation. Central America? Caribbean? Both? Turns out, it’s complicated—and that’s exactly what makes it interesting. Belize sits on the eastern edge of Central America, squeezed between Mexico and...
by Lawson | Nov 21, 2025
A Mesmerizing Arrival Shunning the crowded escalators, Kathy and I slowly ascended the two stories’ worth of steps that arose from the subterranean entry. Approximately halfway up, a gold, multi-pointed star began to rise above the floor as if levitating. With each...
by Lawson | Nov 21, 2025
Amid mountain peaks and a vibrant urban landscape in Vancouver, Washington, you’ll find Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. The site encompasses several unique locales, including a reconstruction of the Hudson Bay Company’s Fort Vancouver, the U.S. Army’s Vancouver...
by Lawson | Nov 17, 2025
For many South Africans, summer isn’t summer without a dip in cool, refreshing water. Maria John / Unsplash But not everyone loves venturing into the big blue because strong currents, unpredictable waves, and deep water can turn a beach day into an anxious one....
by Lawson | Nov 17, 2025
South Africa’s inland waterside escapes offer a refreshing change of scenery from the coast. Vaal River/Jolly Chauke/Wikimedia Commons From quiet rivers to sheltered dams surrounded by mountains and forests, these destinations provide peaceful retreats ideal for slow...
