Activities

Masai traditions run deep -- and you can experience them yourself at these three safari lodges in Kenya.

The United States National Parks system is celebrating its 100th birthday in a state of disrepair, starved for funding and considering a potential sellout of the country’s finest natural features to corporate sponsorship. The...

Some travelers overlook Aguas Calientes, but this is why you'll want to visit.

A couple finds adventure in the backcountry of Colorado, riding an 1890’s steam train to access pristine mountains near Durango.

New trekking routes in Patagonia allow you to traverse glaciers by foot, horse and boat.

An arduous climb leads to the loftiest summit in the Americas.

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...

A mother whale and her calf make waves in the Galagagos Islands.

Surfing in Cornwall is full of surprises. The clear water might convince you that you are somewhere tropical, until you visit the medieval fortresses.

Cycling through Denmark and Sweden offers a unique view of Scandinavia.

From Island of the Dolls to the Whaley House, here are six of the spookiest and creepiest vacation and holiday ideas.

Ernest Hemingway was not just a great writer, avid sportsman and fisherman, but a lover of animals too. His former residence in Key West, overrun by his cats, continues to be a draw for...

Each July to September, leopard sharks congregate along the La Jolla Shores in California. Here's how you can see the harmless sharks up close.

There is no perfect place on Earth, they say. But “they” haven’t visited South Africa, the Rainbow Nation. Here's what I love about traveling in South Africa.

Travelling in Patagonia doesn't have to break the bank.