US & Canada

Hey there, reader. Picture this: It’s a crisp evening in Washington, D.C., and I’m standing outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, that iconic building glowing against the Potomac River. I’ve been there more times than I can count—catching a symphony one night, a Broadway tour the next. But now, in early … Read more

Imagine lacing up your boots for a solo hike, the crisp mountain air filling your lungs, and the promise of solitude drawing you deeper into nature’s embrace. It’s a scene I’ve cherished on countless treks through the Rockies, where the thrill of adventure meets the raw beauty of the untamed world. But sometimes, that beauty … Read more

Imagine waking up to the world literally shifting beneath your feet – that’s the reality thousands faced in Mexico early that Friday morning. As someone who’s traveled through Mexico and felt the subtle rumbles of minor quakes while sipping coffee in a bustling café, I can tell you it’s a humbling reminder of nature’s power. … Read more

Imagine standing in the biting cold of a January morning in 2026, the air crisp with that unmistakable New York edge, as thousands gather outside City Hall. The crowd buzzes with a mix of hope and skepticism, cheering as Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist born in Uganda to Indian parents, raises his hand to … Read more