Unlike their revered, rail-bound cousins, long-distance buses are considered more of a necessary evil than rewarding travel experience. These unsightly, lumbering machines have a reputation for being uncomfortable, unpleasant and […]
These outdoor and travel brands are taking on carbon neutrality in 2020
It’s been a year full of sobering news surrounding the climate crisis and the future of our planet, prompting many to reevaluate their lifestyles and make changes to reduce their […]
Best sports bars to watch the Super Bowl
Whether you’re watching the Super Bowl for the football action or the commercial breaks, you want to be in a place that offers good food, great drinks and where everybody […]
“Everyone belongs to the island” – exploring Nuku Hiva, the ‘Land of Men’
“We have a very tiny prison,” William says. We are standing at the edge of a dusty mountain path, overlooking the busy Taioha’e Bay. ‘Busy’, in this context, is a […]
How to watch the Super Bowl during a flight
It’s Super Bowl Sunday and you want to watch the big game, but as luck would have it, you’re 30,000 feet up in the air. Luckily, technology is a wonderful […]
Skiing, hiking, climbing, rafting and more: finding adventure in Bulgaria
Beautiful Bulgaria is bulging with adventure, be it beavering through bountiful mountains or diving below the blue waters of the Black Sea. Bulgaria may be more famous for corruption than […]
Bulgaria rocks: a hiker’s guide to five geological wonders
In the heart of Bulgaria, rivers thrash out saw-edged canyons and mountains spear the clouds. Hiking in this Balkan country, you can witness astonishing geological variety: blue-hued caves, peaks pushing […]
Colorado’s quirkiest road trip is the San Isabel scenic drive
Fantastic mountain roads and epic views await visitors to Southeastern Colorado, where you can build your own San Isabel scenic drive around and through the beautiful San Isabel National Forest […]
The real-life magic of rescuing baby puffins in the Westman Islands
Late summer in the secluded Westman Islands, known in Iceland as Vestmannaeyjar, means it’s time for the Puffling Patrol. That’s when pufflings (the official term for puffin chicks) have hatched […]
Assynt is Scotland’s most stunning hidden gem
Nowhere are Scotland’s stunning natural landscapes more prevalent than in the often-overlooked north-western region of Assynt. With otherworldly mountains and vast expanses of unspoilt coastline, this sparsely populated area is increasingly popular with eco-tourists – and must […]