Transport and tranquility are usually mutually exclusive, but not if you book a houseboat and cruise along France‘s canals and navigable rivers. You can stop at your whim to pick […]
Return to nature in the magical hills of the Sierra Nevada, Colombia
Set in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains is Minca, Colombia – where lush, green jungle tumbles down to the Caribbean beyond. Continuing east is a long stretch of […]
The 8 best national parks in France: from untouched wildernesses to spaces under three hours from Paris
From snowy mountains to dense forests, sprawling vineyards to sparkling coasts, France is famous for its landscapes, and the French place a correspondingly high value on protecting the natural environment […]
The ultimate guide to Scotland’s magical Hebrides islands
An emerald shore receding behind, a sea breeze in your face, a dolphin surfing the bow wave as escort. The magic begins as soon as you board the ferry from […]
10 of the best free things to do in Arizona
Deciding what to see in a state as large and enticing as Arizona can be a little overwhelming if you’re traveling on a budget. There are so many amazing adventures […]
I spent 7 days riding my bike 468 miles across Iowa with a pack of 18,000: here’s how I did it
I pedaled my way across Iowa this summer but didn’t spend all my time on a bicycle seat. At one point I found myself wedged behind seven bikes in the […]
Top 6 road trips in Massachusetts
From forested mountains to windswept shores, historic cities to picture-perfect small towns, Massachusetts packs a lot of beauty and interesting sites into a relatively small area. If you’re lucky with […]
Safari animals: the story of rhinos and the best places to see them in 2022
Under threat of extinction and a testament to the resilience of wild creatures in wild places, the African rhino is an enduring symbol of the beautiful strangeness of the natural […]
9 of the best hiking routes in Norway, where rare beauty awaits
In a country that prizes friluftsliv (outdoor living) above all else, the Norwegians have a headstart when it comes to hiking. This spectacularly buckled and contorted land of jewel-colored fjords, […]
Texas summer have you sweating? Cool off in Marble Falls
When God blessed Texas with heaps of sun, he must have known folks would need the occasional reprieve. Locals love to get out on the state’s lakes, springs, and rivers, […]