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. […]
Meet the Swiss cows behind your favorite European treats
Cows might be holy in India, but they certainly have their own pride of place in the Swiss mountain landscape. Each spring, the bovine beauties journey from their valley barns, […]
Top 10 Oregon spots for cold weather fly fishing
Perhaps nothing encapsulates the beauty of Oregon more than the picture of a coho salmon running upstream, or the image of a steelhead glistening as it vaults a waterfall. Long […]
The 15 best fun runs in the USA
Running a local 5K is fun, but why not turn a race into a great excuse for a vacation? Travel to any of these best US running events for a […]
Cruising to see the Northern Lights
Seeing the Northern Lights is high on many travellers’ bucket lists but unlike other attractions – the Taj Mahal, say, or Machu Picchu – where if you follow a map […]