Whitewater Fun: Riverboarding in Golden, Colorado
Clear Creek Whitewater Park is known for its kayaking, but a newer sport is also taking hold.
Video: Following the Gringo Trail
The "Gringo Trail" refers to the well-trodden backpacker route within South America, named for the many Caucasian (gringo) travelers it attracts. In 2015, I spent three months on the trail, documenting my travels with...
Exploring Glaciers in Iceland
Glacier hiking in Iceland is an aventurous and fun way to see this unusual country, where 11 percent of the land mass is comprised of glaciers.
Diving with Whale Sharks in the Maldives
In the Maldives, you can swim with the sharks -- literally. The largest fish in the world, the whale shark, can be found in the Maldives year-round.
Exploring Peru’s Patacancha Valley
Just an hour from Machu Picchu, this untamed valley beckons.
Mandor Waterfalls: A Reason to Stay in Peru’s Aguas Calientes
Some travelers overlook Aguas Calientes, but this is why you'll want to visit.
Snorkeling with Belugas in the Arctic
The icy waters near Churchill, Manitoba are home to beluga whales and polar bears.
Viewing the Northern Lights: Churchill, Manitoba
Want to see the Northern Lights? Head north to the auroral oval in sub-arctic Churchill, Manitoba.
Exploring Canada’s Bay of Fundy
With the Bay of Fundy’s extreme 53-foot tides, you can explore the ocean floor first on foot and then by kayak just a few hours later.
Palau Underwater, From Shark Week to Wreck Diving
Palau is often listed among the world’s best diving destinations—and for good reason.
Hiking One of Tanzania’s Last Tropical Coastal Forests
Much of Tanzania’s coastline forest has been damaged by man, but pristine forest filled with wildlife can still be found at Ras Kutani.
Chasing Whale Footprints in the Galapagos Islands
A mother whale and her calf make waves in the Galagagos Islands.
Warrior for a Week: Experiencing Masai Culture First-Hand
Masai traditions run deep -- and you can experience them yourself at these three safari lodges in Kenya.
Video: Ice Climbing in Ouray, Colorado
Ouray, Colorado may be tiny, but the ice climbing here draws climbers from around the world.
Cruising the Amazon: Brazil’s Wild Rio Negro
From swimming with piranhas to searching out mystical pink dolphin, an Amazon cruise on the world's largest blackwater river is quite an adventure.





















