A cruise. To a certain kind of traveler, the mere suggestion sounds like a dirty word. It conjures up images of conga lines. Of endless buffets. Of hairy chest contests. But […]
Remote and rugged adventures in Churchill, Manitoba
Located on Manitoba’s Hudson Bay, and known as the ‘Polar Bear Capital of the World’, the remote, 900-person town of Churchill is a magnet for those seeking wildlife and nature […]
Wine, water & wilderness: a guide to the Finger Lakes
We have the movement of glaciers way back in the Ice Age to thank for formation of the Finger Lakes – 11 slender bodies of water flanked by wilderness, vineyards […]
Fall-ing for Tennessee: unforgettable outdoor autumn adventures
Tennessee is brilliant for autumn colors. The state is crumpled with old, rocky mountains blanketed in forests, and these groves turn into a riot of flaming hues come fall. Thousands […]
A hallowed hike: Wadi Dana to Petra along the Jordan Trail
Jordan’s new long-distance footpath offers travellers the chance to follow in the wake of prophets and shepherds on a journey that traverses lost cities, parched wadis and some of the […]
Night sky Britain: aurora-spotting and stargazing in England, Scotland and Wales
OK, yes, it can be rainy. And cloudy. And a little cold. But when you get a clear night in Britain, the evening sky is as wondrous as anywhere. For […]
Top 5 reasons to visit San Juan, Puerto Rico right now
Nearly a year after Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, the island’s capital city of San Juan is back in action and ready for visitors. With its stunning beaches, buzzing nightlife and […]
Once upon a time in Iceland – epic adventures in the northwest
The Icelandic Sagas, epic tales of heroes and heroines, might have been written centuries ago but their legacy is alive and well today. Violence, ghosts, poetry, love triangles and family […]
48 hours in Singapore: making the most of Southeast Asia’s ultimate travel hub
Singapore may look small, and geographically speaking it is, but this tiny island city-state is jam packed with a myriad of things to do, see, buy and devour. The sleek […]
Take a hike: 5 natural escapes in Alabama
With no National Parks and only one small National Monument, Alabama’s great outdoors fly somewhat under the radar. But don’t let that mislead you – from Appalachian foothills to pine […]