Hiking in late fall and winter is quite an exciting and varied experience, offering many alternatives: from snowshoeing and cross-country skiing to bushwalking. If you have a strong sense of independence… Read More
Alternative Travel
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7 Festivals Travelers Will Love & Remember
In many ways, a festival is just like a full-blown holiday trip all rolled into one. Quite often it’s a life-affirming experience, cramming in all sorts of random fun and misbehavior, art, music, performance… Read More
Is the Handheld GPS Dead? Not Quite
Some say that the age of the handheld GPS is over, joining the MP3 player on the tall pile of smartphone victims. While it’s true that GPS navigation apps for smartphones have brought… Read More
World’s Best Hikes: Fall Hiking Trails
Hiking in the fall has many advantages, including the symphony of colors that lights up our path, the presence of fewer tourists, lower prices, and mild temperatures. But what are… Read More
Wilderness Ready: Essential Survival Gear
Traveling is indeed some of the greatest experiences a human can have on planet earth. The places you’ll go, the things you’ll see, the people you’ll meet are all wondrous possibilities… Read More
Bikepacking: Where Nature Meets Cycling
Bikepacking is the lovechild of mountain biking and lightweight camping and an increasingly popular way to explore the great outdoors. For most people, bikepacking’s allure stems from its inherent minimalism… Read More