It’s no wonder people often refer to Alaska as the trip of a lifetime; it’s a wild and wonderful place with eight national parks, North America’s tallest peak and rare wildlife […]
Winter sports in Slovenia’s Julian Alps
The beautiful central-European country of Slovenia is home to some of the best-value skiing in the Alps. The majestic mountain peaks of the Julian Alps surround several small, picturesque ski resorts, most […]
Are National Park visitors centers worth it? Regulars weigh in
Thanks to the internet, it’s easier than ever to orient, inform, and update yourself on key features, suitable hikes, and current conditions before visiting a National Park. That being the […]
Getting to know Joshua Tree National Park
Ask a dozen different people what they love most about Joshua Tree National Park, and you’ll get a dozen different answers. For some, it’s all about the trees. For others, […]
Choose Snowmass instead of Aspen for your family-friendly winter getaway
In the winter of 2018 the town of Snowmass debuted its brand new $600 million Snowmass Base Village development – a move which makes it a serious stay-and-play destination to […]
Van camping responsibly: what you need to know before hitting the road
When I was traveling in my camper van, I had access to pockets of the world I might never have discovered otherwise. Bumpy dirt roads meandering through public land were […]
Can you handle Latvia’s winter sports?
The pursuit of a white Christmas can be a pricey endeavour if you head for the Alps or Scandinavia, but there are budget alternatives in eastern Europe. The Baltic State […]
Hiking, canyoning, climbing and more: finding adventure in the Middle East
Too frequently these days we only hear about the Middle East for all the wrong reasons, but there are so many positive experiences to be had here – this is the […]
Rock climbing in Australia: where to find the best routes and pitches
Australia may be the world’s flattest continent, but it is packed with enough vertical topography to occupy any climber for many lifetimes. Most famous are the Grampians and Mt Arapiles, though […]
How to have a winter adventure in Hokkaido
Hokkaido is Japan’s northernmost prefecture and much of it is an unspoilt wilderness. Though the island accounts for 20% of the country’s area, it is home to only 5% of its population. […]