With a rich history, natural beauty galore and a concentration of world-class cultural sites, New York’s Hudson Valley is the perfect escape from fast pace of New York City. […]
Summiting the peaks of metro Phoenix
If you’re in the mood for a challenging but rewarding hike, Phoenix is ready to deliver. The city boasts a variety of mountain trails that’ll have you scrambling over boulders, […]
Top free (and almost free) things to do in Moab
Moab is a great destination for free adventures. Aside from the occasional park entry fee, the trails, rivers, canyons and wilderness surrounding town are all free to wander. There are […]
6 easy day trips from Honolulu
The dreamy pull of Waikiki’s waves and Day-Glo sunsets over Diamond Head are strong. Throw in world-class resorts, some of Hawaii’s best shopping, dining, art and nightlife and it’s no wonder bustling Honolulu […]
Ready for a new challenge? These are the 10 best peaks for beginner mountaineers
Mountains not only request, but demand respect. With feet of snow, hurricane-like winds, little oxygen and their own weather, it’s remarkable we get windows into their world at all. Some […]
These hikes in Austria offer a taste of the high life
The love of hiking is in Austria’s DNA. In this back-to-nature-obsessed country, just about everyone is into bergwandern (mountain walking), from the tiniest tots clambering over Alpine meadows to 80-year-olds […]
The 7 best day trips from Phoenix for an Arizona adventure
While there’s plenty to see in Phoenix, the state capital is an ideal base for exploring the myriad attractions of Arizona and getting a taste of all this diverse state […]
See a different side to Cyprus on these stunning hikes
While the Mediterranean island of Cyprus is best known for its beautiful beaches and magnificent monasteries, the interior of the island calls out to hikers. Rocky tracks climb to mountain […]
The best places to visit in Cyprus: from Aphrodite’s rock to Adonis’ bath
In the eastern reaches of the balmy Mediterranean, the island of Cyprus offers an incredible blend of ancient archeological sites, icon-filled monasteries and historic houses of worship, all set against […]
How to spend 48 hours in Nadi, Fiji
All sorts of fabulous adventures await almost as soon as you step off the plane in Nadi. Since almost all visitors arrive here, via Fiji’s largest airport, why not drop […]