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.
Across the Saharan Desert: Morocco
A young Egyptian woman finds adventure during a solo travel trip to Morocco.
Weird Road Signs from Around the World
Skewed meanings create comedy and confusion in signs around the world
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Take a silverback safari in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
The Hemingway Experience in Key West
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 those fascinated by his legend and writing. The sea, or la mar, beckons from just a half mile away.
“Hemingway cats” prowl the grounds of the...
Stargazing in New Mexico
Many of our outdoor activities take us far from civilization, far from the hustle and bustle – and far from the light of the city. When you find yourself there, look upward into the night sky. The ambient light of civilization’s street lamps, cars and homes dilutes the starlight in our day-to-day lives, but many of the best adventure...
Hiking Shadow Canyon
Boulder, Colorado rests at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and is continuously ranked as one of the best cities in the U.S. for outdoor activities and health. Boulder has many trails to hike and get close to nature, and you never know what you’ll find when you go exploring.
At the South Mesa trailhead, we recently hiked from Shadow...
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 parks are threatened. Can some anniversary fanfare and an increase in attendance help solve the problem? Or is America headed for a corporatization of our...
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 video. Like all of my previous trips, I set off with a one-way ticket and no plan.
I started off in Peru, since this was the...
Travel in South Africa: The Beauty of the Rainbow
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.
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.
Geocaching in Utah: A High-Tech Scavenger Hunt
Follow this unusual geocaching adventure through some of the most dramatic landscapes in the American Southwest
Spearfishing as a Way of Life
Spearfishing has been called “snorkeling with a chance for lunch.” This Caribbean spear fisherman explains his passion for the sport.
New Trekking Routes Open in Patagonia
New trekking routes in Patagonia allow you to traverse glaciers by foot, horse and boat.