Boomer Magazine – October/November 2016 Via snowmobile, I saw the Northern Lights in the northernmost tip of Norway. A bucket-list spectacle of a lifetime. BoomerMagazine-NorthernLights2-Gigi
Discovering Nga Haerenga Along the Otago Central Rail Trail
ADVENTURE CYCLIST MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 2015 I discovered the beauty of Nga Haerenga while cycling the most popular route in New Zealand. Oh, it’s definitely “Middle Earth” centrally located on the South Island of this wondrous country. Read on or more importantly pedal onward to seek your own Nga Haerenga! Adventure Cycling-OtagoNewZealand_Ragland
TRAVEL ISSUE: Girls Getaway in Tanzania & Family Vacation in Jackson Hole
DENVER LIFE MAGAZINE TRAVEL ISSUE – FEBRUARY 2015 The travel issue encompasses an assortment of vacations. I was assigned the girl’s getaway and the family vacation trips for the best of 2015. Thomson Safaris offers an inspiring, carefully curated safari experience for female travelers of all ages in Tanzania. While Jackson Hole, Wyoming offers up […]
Women’s Adventure magazine – 2013 Summer Travel Section
WOMEN’S ADVENTURE MAGAZINE – SUMMER 2013 Travel Section Take a look at some of my work for Women’s Adventure magazine during my tenure as Travel Editor. The 2013 summer travel section includes a variety of stories: a destination feature on where to stay and what adventure activities to do in Grand County, Colorado; travel gear […]
Cruising with Star Clippers
TRAVELAGE WEST – August 2013 A nautical maritime adventure for those that love the golden age of the clipper sailing ships. It should be on your bucket list. This article in the esteemed travel agent magazine TravelAge West describes why you need to try it at least once. Cruising with Star Clippers
Travelling Solo Swiss Style
ADVENTURE CYCLING ASSOCIATION MAGAZINE BLOG – August 2011 Traveling by bicycle is my preferred method of transportation. My legs like it, my lungs like it and the perspective from the saddle is grand. This post describes my journey cycling solo along one of the many routes offered in Switzerland along the SwissMobility sustainable network designed […]
Top 3 Waterslide Hikes
BACKPACKER MAGAZINE – September 2010 A hiking and backcountry trekking magazine that offers nuts and bolts advice/tips and all manner of enticing and interesting editorial for outdoor enthusiasts that enjoy traipsing through the natural world. This article features 3 hikes that lead to rewarding waterslides descending to refreshing pools. Top 3 Waterslide Hikes
Exploring Costa Rica on one of Star Clippers’ Tall Ships
TRAVELAGE WEST CRUISE REVIEW – AUGUST 2013 Sailing on a tall ship off the coast of Costa Rica. Arrrgh Landlubbers! This cruise fulfilled a pirate fantasy for me. Come aboard mateys! CLICK ON THE LINK TO READ THE ARTICLE. Cruising With Star Clippers : TravelAge West
Run Like an Olympian in London
Thirty-four hours was all the time I had to explore London. That included sleeping, something integral to ridding myself of jet lag fatigue. Being a frequent traveler, I turned to my list of sure-thing cures. Two of my favorite remedies are sunshine and activity to shake off the zombie-like curse of jet lag. However, I was in London, where guaranteed sunny days are rare even in summer. So I enlisted my other favorite option: Getting physical! Run, jog, cycle, row or dance, to be active.
Active Fun in San Francisco Bay Area
This post was originally featured on July 25, 2012 in Women’s Adventure Magazine’s Blog By Gigi Ragland Sure, the acclaimed “city by the bay” boasts a cultured culinary scene, cable cars, and the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge, but the San Francisco Bay area is also home to one of the largest urban parks in the […]