Under threat of extinction and a testament to the resilience of wild creatures in wild places, the African rhino is an enduring symbol of the beautiful strangeness of the natural […]
9 of the best hiking routes in Norway, where rare beauty awaits
In a country that prizes friluftsliv (outdoor living) above all else, the Norwegians have a headstart when it comes to hiking. This spectacularly buckled and contorted land of jewel-colored fjords, […]
Texas summer have you sweating? Cool off in Marble Falls
When God blessed Texas with heaps of sun, he must have known folks would need the occasional reprieve. Locals love to get out on the state’s lakes, springs, and rivers, […]
The 5 best places to climb in the southeastern US
The western US’s striking tableau of red rock may be the first image that comes to mind when you think of the country’s rock climbing scene, but the Southeast harbors […]
Why birding is taking flight with a new generation
Growing up, Sarah Toner often went on bird walks with her grandfather and quickly developed a passion for birding. Toner, now 22, recently graduated with a biology degree from Cornell University, […]
Desert dreaming: the best national parks in Namibia
The true magic of Namibia lies in its wide-open spaces. In this vast country, you’ll encounter lonely landscapes of ancient deserts where dunes roll to the horizon, desolate shorelines come […]
Maribor and Ptuj are gateways to the best of Eastern Slovenia
Eastern Slovenia is a land of unique charms. The long Pohorje Massif – a stretch of unspoiled, mid-range mountain rising just west of Maribor – offers breathtaking vistas, as well […]
Riding rocks, rails and reservoirs, half a mile underground, in Slovenia
Slovenia’s remote Koroška (Carinthia) region, a mountainous area running along the country’s northern border with Austria, is firmly off the beaten track. Even for Slovenians, this traditionally industrial district feels […]
Dive into Slovenia’s beautiful Lake Bohinj region
Hypnotic, blue-green waters. Breathtaking mountain panoramas. A wide range of outdoor activities. Slovenia’s Lake Bohinj is the ideal summer holiday destination – wilder and more authentic than better-known Lake Bled […]
Hit the trails on these top hikes in South Korea
Roughly 70% of the Korean peninsula is covered in mountains, so it’s no surprise that hiking is one of the country’s national pastimes. Koreans take the pursuit seriously, joining hiking […]