Monthly Archives: September 2025

Photos of Cotopaxi National Park

A boy rides a horse across a field of grass in Cotopaxi National Park

Explore the breathtaking beauty of Cotopaxi Volcano through my photos of Cotopaxi National Park. Discover why this Ecuadorian volcano, shrouded in a cloak of ever-shifting clouds, captivated one hiker’s journey, even without reaching the summit. When I was hiking along a new section of the Royal Inca Road in Peru back in 2024, I mentioned […]

In Deep Water: How My Son’s Fear of Open Water Led Us to Deeper Family Adventures

A boy snorkeling above a coral reef while a turtle swims below him

When my son’s fear of open water threatened our travels, I drew on my own battles with anxiety to guide him. Discover how we both learned to embrace life beyond our comfort zones. My family was embarking upon the trip of a lifetime. Toronto to Shanghai, China, and on to Manila, in the Philippines. Our two boys were […]