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Walking the Wild Wall

In Adventure, China by Brandy Little

After three hours I finally climbed the ladder onto the “Wild Wall,” the section of the Great Wall of China left unmaintained and largely untouched by humans. For the next …

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Meeting the Crystal Maiden

In Adventure, Belize by Brandy Little

Caves were believed to be portals to Xibalba, the Underworld, in the Mayan culture. In these dark subterranean places, it was believed that powerful and important Underworld death gods capriciously …

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Snorkeling with Sharks

In Adventure, Belize by Brandy Little

Nestled in the clear pristine waters of the Caribbean sea is an island belonging to Belize called Caye Caulker. That island is only 4 miles (6.4 km) long and less …