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In early May, I embarked on one of the most awe-inspiring and humbling adventures of my life: rafting and camping for 220 miles through the Grand Canyon along the mighty Colorado River. This isn’t just a trip—it’s a full immersion into deep geological time, wilderness serenity, and a legacy of exploration and endurance. Why the Grand Canyon by River? Seeing the Grand Canyon from its rim is iconic. But navigating it by river? That’s a perspective few people get to witness. Only about 25,000 individuals complete the full river journey each...

Why Go? Hiva Oa, the second-largest island in the Marquesas, offers an intoxicating blend of archaeological wonders, lush valleys, and pristine beaches. Paul Gauguin’s final resting place captivates with its giant stone tikis, mango-laden roads, and authentic Marquesan culture far from the typical tourist trail. When to Go July to September offers the driest weather, though you can visit year-round. The mangoes are most abundant from November to March. Day 1: Atuona & First Impressions Start your journey in Atuona, the...

FAKARAVA: A 4-DAY JOURNEY THROUGH A UNESCO BIOSPHERE RESERVE Fakarava, the second-largest atoll in French Polynesia’s Tuamotus archipelago, earned its UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status in 2006 in recognition of its pristine ecosystem and rich marine biodiversity. Spanning 60km in length and 21km in width, this rectangular atoll has been a crucial site for Polynesian culture since the 2nd century CE, when the first settlements were established. DAY 1: ARRIVAL AND ORIENTATION The moment your small aircraft descends toward Fakarava’s...

Essential Reservations: For optimal experience, secure your bookings with these recommended providers: Pa’ati Excursions with Leon: Book 2 weeks ahead in peak season (June-September) or 1 week in shoulder season. Cost: 12,000-15,000 XPF per person. Rangiroa Diving Center: Book upon confirming travel dates. Two-day diving packages: 45,000-60,000 XPF, plus equipment rental if needed. Day 1: Welcome to the World’s Second Largest Atoll Begin your journey with an introduction to Rangiroa’s pristine beauty. After settling into...

As I look through my photographs of Nuku Hiva, each image brings back memories of this raw, untamed paradise – the largest island in the Marquesas archipelago. Unlike the well-known postcards of Tahiti, this remote corner of French Polynesia offers something entirely different. Day 1: Discovering Taiohae Bay Begin your Marquesan adventure in Taiohae, the main village of Nuku Hiva nestled in a spectacular amphitheater-like bay. After checking into your accommodation, take time to acclimate to the island’s relaxed rhythm. Spend your...

Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, and driest continent on Earth, and it’s also the most remote. Despite these harsh conditions, it’s a destination that attracts thousands of visitors each year. The best time to visit Antarctica is during the summer months of December to February, when the weather is slightly warmer and the days are longer. To get to Antarctica, most visitors will fly from Punta Arenas, Chile, to King George Island, where they will board a cruise ship for the journey to the continent. The ship will navigate...

A couple weeks ago, I went to Laguna Seca in Monterey, CA to photograph a private track day for a group of Porsche enthusiasts. The track event was organized by a PCA local club and featured all types of drivers. Among the drivers were first-timers, intermediates or even very experienced drivers (from BR Racing for example). They gave me unlimited access, which was amazing for the pictures. Obviously you have to enjoy cars, the high octane gas smell and the noise of race cars (which was a bit muted that day due to noise regulations in...

Recently, I went to Los Angeles and one of the pre-planned visits (besides the Porsche Experience Center and the Petersen Museum) was the Stahl house. The Stahl house was part of the Case Study Houses program and has been on the cover of many magazines. It’s a glass-wall house with an incredible view of Los Angeles. To be honest, I did not know much about the case study houses, so here what Wikipedia says about it: “The Case Study Houses were experiments in American residential architecture sponsored by Arts & Architecture...

Last weekend I finally went to the exhibit of the Petersen Museum: The Porsche Effect. It is a superb exhibit, there is a couple of very rare cars like this Gmund 356, the last one built in Austria owned by Jeff Zwart. There are incredible pieces of history on display, like the ledgers used by early Porsche engineers to record their tasks. Some of the racing cars on display were not at Rennsport, so it’s cool to see them up close (but not like Rennsport, no peeking inside). PCA gets a full section of the exhibit with rare badges, some...

This was my third Rennsport Reunion and like the previous Rennsport Reunions, this was an amazing event put out by Porsche. Just the number for Rennsport are staggering: 81,550 spectators, 50+ legendary drivers, 500 historic and customer cars and over 1,600 Porsche in the Porsche Club of America corral and a lot of friends. Rennsport is a reunion of a large number of racing cars from Porsche. Not only some belongs to the Porsche Museum, others cars belong to private museums (Petersen Museum was there with some incredible cars), some cars...