Colorado is famous for many things – soaring peaks, desert mesas, great skiing – but it’s not the first place you think of when considering a beach destination. Yet Colorado […]
The top national parks in Costa Rica for hiking, volcanoes, wildlife and more
Costa Rica’s famously rich landscapes and abundant wildlife showcase pura vida. Within the Central American country’s relatively small borders, visitors will find 28 national parks, in addition to dozens of other refuges, […]
10 best US island camping destinations for 2022
Looking to escape the mainland crowds with your tent? Island camping destinations across the US can often provide a more remote experience – along with pristine beaches to stroll, sea […]
Mountaintop abbeys, alpine trails and wine tasting: the best day trips from Turin
Not only is Turin fashionably elegant, handsome and seductive, the capital of Piedmont also enjoys an enviable location for exploring northwest Italy with ease. When the joys of serial sightseeing or […]
9 best long-distance bike rides around the world for 2022
For many, traveling by bike is the antithesis to the modern trend of fast, fly-in-fly-out travel. In fact, it’s hard to envisage a better way to explore a country than […]
12 top parks in Toronto (for when you need a moment of calm)
Toronto isn’t the Canadian capital – that honor goes to Ottawa – but it feels like a capital city, with its big-city attractions, towering skyscrapers and cultured, cosmopolitan vibe. From […]
Iceland’s Westfjords are an outdoor paradise in any season
The people of Northwestern Iceland – known as Vestfirðingar – have over the years threatened to secede from the rest of Iceland by establishing the Democratic Republic of the Westfjords. […]
The best places to go foraging in the US
Our ancestors foraged to survive, but harvesting wild food became much less common after the advent of the grocery store. Fast forward to the present day: Americans want to know what’s in […]
The best hikes in Tanzania, from Kilimanjaro to Ol Doinyo Lengai
On Africa’s east coast, the United Republic of Tanzania is a country of immeasurable beauty and cultural diversity, and it’s also the setting for some of Africa’s most spectacular hikes. […]
Trek to these 9 hike-in lodges in the US for a stunning nature respite
Leave the front country behind in favor of more remote, wild spans away from serious crowds. But that ambition doesn’t mean every night has to wind down on a foam camping […]