Passing between dramatic, 1000ft granite cliffs, deep inside glacier-carved gorges, around thundering waterfalls and through the lush, indigenous forests of Newfoundland, the Long Range Traverse is one of the hardest and most remote hiking trails […]
How to choose a Rocky Mountaineer train experience
The Rocky Mountaineer passenger train has three main rail routes through Western Canada and two different service levels from which to choose, each with their own stunning views of the […]
How to rent outdoor gear when traveling
Traveling for outdoor activities is a double-whammy of thrill, combining the newness of a place with the energy of your favorite activity, or maybe the stoke of trying something new. […]
How to survive a summer in a caravan with young kids and live to tell the tale
It took me years to convince my husband that we should pack up our house, spend our savings on a caravan, take our young kids out of school and travel […]
How to road trip the Rocky Mountains on a budget
Of course a tour of the Rocky Mountains is on your to-do list. Whether it’s your first or umpteenth visit to America’s definitive mountain range, there’s always more to see. […]
Why Jordan should be your next diving and snorkelling destination
Home to a kaleidoscopic array of marine life, the Red Sea boasts some of the world’s most coveted coral gardens, reefs and sunken wrecks that are perfect for scuba diving […]
Celebrate spring with lush backpacking trips near Portland, Oregon
When the forecast alternates between “rain” and “showers” for weeks at a time, as it tends to do in the Pacific Northwest during February and March, most people are not […]
Canada’s best polar bear experiences aren’t where you think they are
In early November the western shore of Canada’s Hudson Bay is a jumble of new ice and ancient boulders. Dusted with fresh snow, it’s a dramatic palette of black and […]
Hiking in New Zealand with a toddler is a lot easier than you imagine
Avid hiker Elen Turner is introducing her daughter to the great outdoors by bringing her on a selection of New Zealand’s stunning toddler-friendly hikes. Here, she gives some advice to […]
Under the radar USA: Islamorada is a gem of the Florida Keys
Islamorada is an in-between place, a mix of high and low, American and Caribbean, both refined and edgy. Nestled squarely between booming Miami and rowdy Key West, Islamorada remains more […]