My Perfect Adventure

Andrew McCarthy

The actor-turned-travel-writer reveals how a Vietnamese kid on a scooter turned him into a scribe; the wonders of grapefruit-seed extract; and that his perfect day would involve writing, hiking, acting, and Maui

Mireya Mayor

The Emmy-nominated nature correspondent on her wild love of Madagascar, how David Livingstone got her to Tanzania, and the college class that changed her life

Jason Lewis

The first man to circumnavigate the globe by human power alone tells us about the time he joined a rock band in London, what he admires about Uruguay’s vegetarian president, and why he can’t travel without a chopping board

Lita Albuquerque

The environmental artist on how deserts have influenced and defined American art, why open spaces are crucial to her work, and the reason her fellow artists call her the Queen of the Here

Seth Kugel

The New York Times’ beloved Frugal Traveler columnist on how his dream destination might be fictional, why he wouldn’t want to meet Columbus, and the interview question he hates most

Erik Lindbergh

Erik Lindbergh isn’t just Charles Lindbergh's grandson. He’s also the son of one of the world’s first aquanauts. He sets his own sights beyond earth’s skies and seas, however: His mission is to make space exploration accessible to everyone.

Maya Gabeira

The big-wave surfer on her weakness for sashimi, why she’d want to meet Pele, and her far-fetched dream of becoming a famous singer

Barbara Held

One of the world's top open-water swimmers tells us why she didn’t pursue a career as a Disneyland mermaid or a flight attendant, where she traveled once to cuddle with cheetahs, and how getting older encouraged her to go farther than ever before

Antonio Argüelles

The decorated swimmer tells us what he admires about a former Bhutan king, which danger to watch out for if you're ever jogging in Tibet, and why he went ahead with his epic second Triple Crown—even when everyone told him he was crazy

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