The scent of frangipani spilled from the trees like the earthy aroma of soil and sand rising from a gushing waterfall. It was July: the tip of the rainy season in southern Thailand, and early morning showers would greet us as the sun rose...

It happened as it always happens. A moment of unfathomable destruction grabs the empathetic attention of millions. We are distraught, sick, apprehensive. We are glued to images of a nation that has become unglued; the crisis far beyond anything our minds can comprehend, yet we try to understand. We ponder...

December 13, 2010 --

"This room can accomplish something incredible tonight. You can walk out of here and say 'I went to a party that gave clean water to over 19,000 people' - that's more than the Madison Square Garden full. We've got 5,000 people in Ethiopia who are waiting,...

I had known about the outstanding social responsibility initiatives fostered by the five-star resort I was staying at in Manual Antonio, Costa Rica, but I never imagined there would be a rehab...

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In the Catskills, there is more than meets the eye. Beyond the unspoiled landscapes of tiered mountain peaks, frolicking rivers and boundless meadows are a quirky mix of places that will guarantee visitors a truly over-the-top experience. Once a popular place for Jewish New Yorkers to...

It was the sight of mellow nyala softly nibbling on leaves drizzled with dew that brought me to the glass wall each morning. Thick bands of sunlight, scattered through strewn branches, illuminated obscure shadows on the forest floor. All life seemed to move with dilatory strides -- a deliberate pace...

Thailand is known for its enchanting temples, vibrant markets and ethereal beaches. It is a country that offers much to be discovered, especially for the more adventurous at heart.

The extraordinary migration of approximately two million herbivores crossing the Serengeti-Mara border is truly one of the world's natural wonders. But this incredible phenomenon could be jeopardized if the Tanzanian government carries out its plans to build a national highway running east-west through the Serengeti park, cutting off the habitual...