North Macedonia is, on paper anyway, a new country. In 2019, this mountainous swath of land in the heart of southeastern Europe’s Balkan Peninsula changed its name. In doing so, […]
College town showdown: How does Norman stack up against Austin?
The college football game between the universities of Texas and Oklahoma is so heated, teams don’t visit the rival town. Instead, they meet midway between Austin and Norman at Dallas’ Cotton […]
Gear review: the best camera backpacks
If there’s one thing photographers love to talk about – other than the stories behind their favorite images – it’s gear. Get a bunch of shutterbugs together and they’ll be […]
College town showdown: Can the midwest charm of South Bend best sunny Los Angeles?
While both Los Angeles and South Bend share a similar fervent obsession for USC and Notre Dame football, respectively, this tale of two cities couldn’t be more different. LA, the […]
Trip the white fantastic in Lapland: Saariselkä’s best winter activities
If you long for an active winter break, but want an alternative to crowded pistes and predictable après, head to Saariselkä, at the very heart of Finnish Lapland. Here you’ll experience a landscape […]
Inside the campaign to create a ‘Yellowstone of Europe’
As darkness descends in Romania’s Făgăraș Mountains and we contemplate closing the curtains of the hide, a brown bear with an impeccable sense of drama appears, treating its audience to […]
Going green in Germany’s Black Forest
More green than black despite its name, the Black Forest is a star that just keeps on rising when it comes to eco-friendly initiatives, sustainable travel and conservation. With a […]
Spending diary: camping over a long weekend in the New Forest
A group of friends and I spent three nights camping in the New Forest, UK at the end of the English summer. We go on annual camping and festival trips […]
Why this family goes to the most remote spots in the USA for their vacations
An American couple is on a mission to identify the most remote locations in each state in the US, and mounts documentary expeditions to those places with their 10-year-old daughter, […]
Why a trip to Nebraska is surprisingly wonderful
Nebraska might not land on the top of many bucket lists, but that’s part of its charm. The wide-open spaces, plus promises of fresh air, clean water, dark skies and […]