The Happiest Animal in the World by katrinature

Katrina and her new friend smile.

Have you ever heard of a quokka?...

Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand by da-AL

When’s the last time you visited a limestone cave?

Video: Craters of the Moon, New Zealand by da-AL

Heat and steam from below percolate up to uncork land, leaving behind jagged craters, some of them huge...

Video: Great TV, an Inspiring Author, and a Humble Tango by da-AL

Someone said that a good story makes you both laugh and cry. To me, a remarkable story does all that while capturing the nuances of how each of us can be wonderful yet flawed. Bramwell, a TV show I only recently discovered, does it all. It's from the 1990s, which apparently is so old that… Continue reading Video: Great TV, an Inspiring Author, and a Humble Tango by da-AL

Video: Huka Falls, New Zealand’s Longest Falls by da-AL

Huka Falls bridge, New Zealand by Khashayar Parsi. Green, lush, and filled with surprises. Everywhere we went, New Zealand amazed us! From Auckland, we drove to Rotorua and then hiked the Redwoods. (Later we'd visit Craters of the Moon and the Waitomo Glowworms Caves, then Taupo and Pirongia, as well as Hamilton Gardens. Later in… Continue reading Video: Huka Falls, New Zealand’s Longest Falls by da-AL