Many of us who enjoy the trail life want to advocate for Mother Nature and environmental conservation – so what are the best ways to be sustainable on a hike, […]
How to find – and survive – a holiday romance
When you go on a solo adventure, you learn to expect the unexpected… but travelers rarely anticipate the unexpected could be a holiday or travel romance. It has happened to me several times, […]
What is backpacking? The eternal travel debate
Backpacking isn’t a new concept, but it is one with varied connotations. It can refer to low-budget globetrotting with little more than a passport, ticket stubs, and a little fear […]
Epic golf vacations for 2020
Extinct volcanoes, sweeping glaciers, Big Five sightings and moon landing myths — who said golf was boring? Here’s our guide to the very best golfing holidays, courses and places to visit […]
‘Sightrunning’ is taking off. Here are our favorite US fitness travel tours
Say you’re visiting a new city and you’re a little short on time. Or maybe you’re craving exercise, but don’t feel like running alone. The solution: take a sightrunning tour. […]
“21 more kilometres of anguish” – pain, eternal fulfillment and picking pizza over Usain Bolt at Kingston’s first marathon
Is all lost when you show up injured for a destination marathon? As Matt Phillips discovers in Jamaica, there’s still much to celebrate, savor and run for. It was just […]
Visiting the French Alps in the time of climate change
Chamonix Valley in the French Alps, has long been one of Europe’s premiere winter holiday spots. But as climate change takes its toll, the destination ponders its future. “We’ll be […]
How to road trip the Pacific Northwest on a budget
From the hustle-bustle of big cities with vibrant food and culture to serene moments in some of America’s most eye-popping parks, a scenic drive from the Pacific coast to Idaho […]
Surfing, hiking, diving, kayaking and more: Costa Rica’s best adventure activities
Misty jungles, Caribbean beaches, volcanoes, monkeys, sloths, toucans, world-class surf, cloud-forest trails, ziplines… pura vida adventures abound in Costa Rica. The world’s an unfair place and rarely is this more […]
How the Oku-Matsushima Trail in Japan made me fall in love with hiking
Given this is an article about hiking, it may surprise you to learn that I’ve always hated the prospect of long walks. Why feel the need for them when vehicles are […]