New Zealand is a thrill seeker’s dream destination, with endless opportunities for rampant adventure. With everything from rushing waterfalls to towering mountains and snowy glaciers to rivers carving through forests,… Read More
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Get More Out of Travel by Taking Public Transportation
Whether you’re boarding a coaster mini-bus to visit a local market in Jamaica, a bangka ferry to island hop in the Philippines, or a high-speed train to zip between Barcelona… Read More
Thru-Hiking With Your Significant Other: Tips on Staying Happy (and Together)
When I first suggested hiking the Pacific Crest Trail to my husband, Adam, it was, if not exactly a joke, at least an off-the-cuff idea. We were on a short… Read More
8 Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventures in Virginia’s Shenandoah County
Tucked away between the Blue Ridge and the Allegheny Mountains in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, it’s hard to believe Shenandoah County is just 90 minutes from the bustling metropolis of Washington,… Read More
The 10 Best Outdoor Adventures in Shenandoah Valley
The Shenandoah Valley is one of the East Coast's best kept secrets, providing outdoor enthusiasts with opportunities to hike, paddle, and bike—and it's just a short drive away from Washington,… Read More
15 of the Most Iconic Hikes in the World
The planet is crisscrossed with epic trails, from the Alps to the Andes. There are snowy summit trips for fleet-footed peak-baggers, long and leisurely rambles for wildlife lovers, and everything… Read More
Exploring the Coastal Towns of Great Britain: 8 Sleepy Seaside Villages to Have on Your Radar
No visit to the UK would be complete without an escape to the coast. And while taking the trip to Britain’s seaside villages during the brief summer months of sunshine… Read More
7 Winter Adventures in North Carolina Other than Downhill Skiing (and Where to Do Them)
Why waste the winter months hibernating indoors? Snow, ice, and frosty temperatures provide plenty of fodder for outdoor adventure. When winter weather rolls into the Southeast, North Carolina’s wild spaces… Read More
Soaking in Serenity: The Best Hot Springs in Northern California
Steam rises toward a starry sky from the surface of the hot water you're soaking in, silence all around except for wind in the trees, a flowing stream, or perhaps ocean… Read More
6 Best Stargazing Spots in the Southeast
When you live near a city it can be easy to forget just how many stars are in the night sky. But if you take the time to get away… Read More