CROSSING TIME ZONES
From the monthly archives: October 2009
My family and I had a small taste of fame when we visited my brother Andreas halfway through his stint as a Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa several years ago. For starters, Andreas was something of a celebrity in Banikoara, the town in northern Benin where he was posted. At nearly 6 feet 5 [...]
Most people with a knowledge of geography know that New Zealand consists of two islands, but not everyone realizes that there’s a third island just off the southern end of the South Island. Stewart Island is a little-known gem that should be on the itinerary for any avid birdwatcher or hiker visiting New Zealand. At [...]
The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) may not be everyone’s idea of a tourist attraction, but the heavily fortified dividing line between North and South Korea receives thousands of visitors every year. Visiting the DMZ is a fascinating experience and a sobering look at how political differences continue to separate countries and peoples.
The 155-mile (248-kilometer) Military Demarcation Line (MDL) between North and South [...]
The Spanish word “torre” means “tower,” an apt name for the trio of soaring granite pinnacles that form the centerpiece of Torres del Paine National Park in remote southern Chile. In Torres del Paine, mountains rise from the windswept Patagonian plains, creating some of the most dramatic scenery on earth. Majestic peaks, including the jagged [...]
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