Natural playgrounds and all-season outdoor recreation define the “City of Trees.” Boise’s 160 miles of trails, picturesque river, community ski hill, unique urban parks and pedestrian greenbelt practically demand adventure. […]
5 stunning hikes near Madrid
“¡Vaya, vaya! ¡Aquí no hay playa!” – which translates to “here, there is no beach!” – is a familiar refrain in Madrid, a good-humored lament to the fact that the […]
Colombia’s 9 best national parks
A country famed for its exceptional natural wealth, Colombia promises beguiling natural beauty that spans rugged Andean peaks, wildlife-rich tropical rainforests, vast grasslands of wax palms and sparse, highland paramo. […]
Where to find adventure in Namibia: dune boarding, climbing, surfing and more
Ocean and desert collide in Namibia to provide adventure playgrounds of water, sand and rock, with each as vast (and wild) as the other. Namibia’s landscapes are epic, both in terms […]
Your ultimate guide to Indonesia’s Raja Ampat
The 1500 islands, cays and shoals that make up Raja Ampat lie on prime real estate at the heart of the Coral Triangle, a biodiversity hot spot where the Pacific […]
5 of the best hiking routes in Spain: find magic on the trail
Spain is sculpted by extensive mountain ranges surrounding a high inland plateau and has nearly 6000km (3728 miles) of coastline. This extraordinary geographic interplay means that hikers can enjoy staggering […]
North America’s most spectacular winter destinations
You know it’s winter in North America when ads promoting the Caribbean, Mexico and Hawaii start appearing in droves in newspapers and online. The message: winter is something you should […]
7 of the best hiking routes in Sri Lanka
For many visitors, Sri Lanka is all about blissful, blonde beaches, but another world – perfect for hikers – awaits in the rugged, mountainous interior. It was only when railways […]
The 9 best beaches in Ecuador are top spots to surf, party and chill
While visitors flock to Ecuador for treks up towering volcanoes, boat rides deep into the Amazon, and close encounters with the world-famous wildlife of the Galápagos Islands, this small South American […]
Top 7 water activities in South Carolina
Beckoning with golden sands, swaying palms, and lapping surf, South Carolina’s beaches may be the playground for hordes of summer enthusiasts – but there’s more to the state than a […]