Activities

Learning vacations have become popular for good reason – learning something new is a great adventure. Here are six different learning vacations.

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

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

From spas to bungee jumping to elephant safaris, Nepal is rich with opportunities – but many travelers don’t know about them.

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...

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...

Just an hour from Machu Picchu, this untamed valley beckons.

The TransAmerica Trail runs from the Atlantic to the Pacific, allowing travelers to see America in one of the most direct ways possible – bicycle touring.

Traveling to Antarctica isn't easy, but for these travelers on the Crystal Symphony, the experience was unforgettable.

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.

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

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

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

More and more travelers are discovering Greenland's isolated eastern coast.

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.