Albuquerque is a four-season destination; this desert city has cool summer evenings and snow in the winter. At 5300ft above sea level with its Sandia Mountains climbing to 10,678ft, Albuquerque […]
Sicily’s most beautiful national parks and reserves
Sicily’s most inspiring natural beauty spots are protected by numerous parks and reserves that dot the island. Walking trails abound in the parks and you can visit isolated beaches, pristine forests and […]
The best day trips from Boulder promise Rocky Mountain adventure
With its stunning mountain backdrop, active lifestyle, laid-back hippie spirit, big-city culture and small town feel, Boulder is the perfect introduction to the Rocky Mountains. But one of its more […]
11 free things to do in Puerto Rico
Blessed with white, sandy beaches, colorful architecture, world-class surfing, a rich musical history, and enviable arts, culture and culinary scene, Puerto Rico is a perfect escape for the intrepid and adventurous. […]
The top 8 hikes in South Africa for stunning views
Think South Africa, and images of cloud-draped mountains, crashing blue seascapes, carpets of wildflowers, deep green canyons and sweeping velds flood the mind. This country is a vast land of […]
9 of the best road trips in Sweden: take a chance on these
With rich history, vibrant traditions and glorious nature everywhere you look, Sweden is made for road trips. The country’s comprehensive network of highways and secondary roads is well maintained, and […]
5 unmissable Scenic Rim hikes: ancient rainforests and lush waterfalls await you
The arc of rainforest-cloaked mountains that gave this corner of southeast Queensland its name is laced with dozens of beautiful and well-maintained hiking trails, from easy short walks to epic […]
The 8 greatest places to visit in Utah: experience the outdoors at its best
With soaring sandstone arches, serpentine slot canyons, slickrock domes, and hoodoos of all shapes and sizes, Utah boasts some of the most otherworldly panoramas on planet Earth. Public lands cover […]
The 18 best free – or almost free – things to do in Patagonia
Patagonia conjures up images of snow-tipped mountains, glaciers, endless grasslands – of pure, untamed nature. As such it attracts vast crowds of outdoor enthusiasts and, correspondingly, prices are among the […]
Bora Bora on a budget: the best (and nearly free!) things to do
Bora Bora is most often associated with luxury and, therefore, a pretty hefty price tag. After all, those overwater bungalows don’t come cheap. But all those high-end resorts don’t mean […]