Frozen Dead Guy Days festival in Nederland features coffin race event

Frozen Dead Guy Days: Colorado Gone Crazy

A wild celebration emerges from the springtime snow in Nederland, Colorado

Bagging Peaks by Train in the Colorado Rockies

A couple finds adventure in the backcountry of Colorado, riding an 1890’s steam train to access pristine mountains near Durango.
An Oromo man displays his horsemanship in the Bale Mountains region, Southern Ethiopia Image – Sam McManus

Ethiopia: Trekking in the “Tibet” of Africa

Ethiopia is a hidden gem for anyone who has a passion for wild untouched places and an interest in seeing cultures relatively undiluted by globalization.
Leopard sharks gather along the La Jolla Shores in California. Photo by San Diego Tourism

Leopard Sharks Gather near La Jolla, California

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.

Is Corporate Sponsorship the Answer for America’s National Parks?

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...
Nepal offers more than just trekking

What Travelers Are Missing in Nepal

From spas to bungee jumping to elephant safaris, Nepal is rich with opportunities – but many travelers don’t know about them.
St. Ives's surf school on a summer Saturday morning at Porthmeor Beach, St. Ives, Cornwall

Surfing in Cornwall: A Tropical Vibe in the North Atlantic

Surfing in Cornwall is full of surprises. The clear water might convince you that you are somewhere tropical, until you visit the medieval fortresses.
Tourist watching an African elephant while on game drive Amboseli National Park, Kenya. © Africaimagelibrary.com

What African Safari Guides Think About Their Customers

It's easy to review a travel provider, but what about reviews on the customers themselves? Here's what African safari guides think about their customers.

Weird Road Signs from Around the World

Skewed meanings create comedy and confusion in signs around the world
Rent boat to see canals in France and Netherlands

Captain a Rental Boat through Europe’s Canal system

Experience Holland or Southern France by Boat Rental

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.
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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...
Estes Park, Colorado Near Rocky Mountain National Park

Hiking Adventure in Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park is great for hiking, and it offers access to pristine landscapes of the high alpine, even without long hikes.
Arches National Park trail marathon

Moab’s Trail Marathon

The Moab Trail Marathon runs every November in the San Raphael desert of southern Utah, Here's what it's like to run the race.
The Kapitan Khlebnikov in Greenland. Flickr/ianduffy

Icebreaker Cruise to Greenland

Instead of a sunburn, think swimming polar bears and an excursion to Greenland

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