With its mellow vibe and pristine natural spaces, remote El Hierro overturns all the usual “fly-and-flop” stereotypes of the Canary Islands. Sure, there are beaches here, and plenty of ways […]
7 unmissable things to do in Romania
Situated in the southeastern corner of Europe, on the shores of the Black Sea, Romania has so far largely missed out on the global tourism boom. Tenuous associations with Bram […]
Anchorage’s best neighborhoods are full of breweries, bike trails and bear sightings
Founded a little over a century ago, Anchorage, Alaska, is a young city whose neighborhoods have a newness and spaciousness you won’t find in denser, older burgs. Urban districts this […]
Slovenia’s best hikes boast incredible Alpine vistas without the crowds
The diversity of landscapes in Slovenia makes walking here truly unique. From the coast to the mountains, this country-sized trekking playground offers everything from unique day hikes to thrilling multi-day […]
Wilderness in the city: the best parks in Anchorage
Perhaps unsurprisingly for a frontier city, the city parks of Anchorage are large, multi-faceted spaces whose character suggests the surrounding wilderness. Aside from kids’ playgrounds and fields playing host to […]
The quest to revive Oaxaca’s centuries-old mountain trails one hike at a time
Writer Tim Wenger came to Oaxaca in search of mezcal and mole. Thanks to an off-hand recommendation, he ended up deep in the mountains and gained a whole new appreciation […]
Oregon’s 7 best state parks for fishing, rock climbing and sand boarding
Although Oregon is home to just one national park, the Beaver State’s wide range of outdoor environments make it a premier location for state parks of all shapes and sizes […]
Discover the mythical heart of Slovenia in its best – and only – national park
Filling Slovenia’s Julian Alps–stuffed northwest corner, Triglav National Park (TNP) is more than just the country’s largest swatch of protected land – it’s the mythical heart of a nation regularly […]
Floating markets, chic beaches, mangrove forests and more day trips from Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City (aka Saigon) is Vietnam’s largest city, where you could easily spend two wonderful days slurping down amazing noodle soups and walking on 100-year-old tiles laid down during […]
Take a dip in the high desert at Utah’s best swimming holes
A desert state not exactly known for its wide sandy beaches, Utah has several fantastic swimming areas and freshwater lakes perfect for a dip – provided you have a sense of […]