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Greetings from Durham

Jan 31, 20234 min read

Postcard from Durham: My trip to northern England in pics

A young woman walks up a narrow staircase, winding down to an overlook of Yellowstone Falls

Jan 28, 20237 min read

7 best hikes in Yellowstone National Park

A view from above of a car driving through a forest with trees dusted in snow.

Jan 27, 20236 min read

The top 6 road trips in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Vail has a charming wintry appeal for both skiers and non-skiers © Adventure_Photo / Getty Images

Jan 24, 20237 min read

Postcard from Vail: My winter getaway in pics

Tackling the W Trek in Chile’s Parque Nacional Torres del Paine is a challenge and a thrill © sharptoyou / Shutterstock

Jan 14, 20238 min read

Lonely Plan-it: how to organize a hike on Chile’s famous W Trek in 2023

It would take most people over a month to traverse the entire Trans Bhutan Trail, but travelers can take on individual sections for more manageable trips. © Ken Spence

Jan 10, 202311 min read

A first look at the Trans Bhutan Trail, the Himalaya’s newest epic trek

Hikers on a narrow, rocky ridge. Steep valleys are on either side of the path, and snow-dusted cliffs and mountains are in the distance.

Jan 10, 20239 min read

What to expect at the USA’s national parks in 2023

Greetings from Ecuador

Jan 10, 20233 min read

Postcard from the Andes: My trip to Ecuador in pics

Soak up Hawaii's scenery on these incredible road trips © Lingxiao Xie / Getty Images

Jan 9, 20236 min read

5 of the best road trips in Hawaii

A winter heat wave and rain has forced the closures of many slopes at ski resorts throughout Europe, including at Savognin in Switzerland © Fabrice Coffrini / AFP / Getty Images

Jan 6, 20236 min read

Ski slopes in Europe forced to close early - here's where travelers are impacted

Hiking to the top of Cuba's Pico Turquino is tough going but worth the effort © Getty Images / iStockphoto

Jan 3, 20237 min read

The 5 best hikes in the Caribbean

A male hiker stands on top of Bearfence Mountain at sunset in Shenandoah National Park

Dec 31, 20227 min read

The 7 best national parks in Virginia

Cars travel on the Linn Cove Viaduct along the Blue Ridge Parkway in fall, North Carolina

Dec 30, 20225 min read

The best national parks in North Carolina span mountains, beaches and battlegrounds

Two parents and a child hike by lake with pines and snowy mountains in the distance at Happy family in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA

Dec 27, 202210 min read

Natural highs: Colorado’s stunning national parks

Easy trails for the whole family wind in and out of the Ebony Forest in Mauritius © Alamy Stock Photo

Dec 19, 20226 min read

The 6 best hikes in Mauritius

A waterfall in dense jungle

Dec 18, 202211 min read

9 of the best hiking trails in Honduras

A man sits on a volcanic rock in Iceland, resting during a hike.

Dec 6, 202211 min read

12 unforgettable hikes around the world

Iguazu Falls, on the border of Argentina and Brazil

Nov 28, 20226 min read

The 7 best hikes in Argentina cover every kind of adventure

Some of the best ski destinations in Switzerland are a quick trip from Zürich © destillat / Shutterstock

Nov 28, 20225 min read

The 6 best ski trips from Zürich

A woman wearing a straw hat, bikini top and sarong walks on the shore at Paynes Bay at sunset, Barbados

Nov 25, 20227 min read

5 incredible road trips that show a different side to Barbados

Colours Of Karratha

Nov 24, 20224 min read

Offbeat Australia — where to find unexplored gems this summer

A male African elephant in the greenery of Mole National Park, Ghana, West Africa

Nov 22, 20226 min read

Where to find the best hikes and walks in Ghana

Nov 18, 20227 min read

The 6 best hikes in Barbados

Friends throwing snow

Nov 15, 20226 min read

Everything you need to know about planning a last-minute North American ski trip

Nov 14, 202210 min read

Unspoiled Spain: How to feel the spirit of the northern coast

Glass window bridge on Eleuthera island, where the Caribbean sea meets the Atlantic ocean.

Nov 14, 20225 min read

5 top Bahamas road trips for exploration and relaxation

It pays to be prepared when hiking into desert environments such as Wadi Rum © Anastasiia Shavshyna / Getty Images

Nov 7, 202212 min read

The 7 best hikes in Jordan explore deserts, wadis and world wonders

El Castillo at Chichén Itzá. Wu Swee Ong/Getty Images

Nov 5, 20226 min read

5 of the very best day trips from Tulum

Nov 2, 20225 min read

6 of the best day trips from Toronto

Oct 27, 20225 min read

Heading to Europe’s ski resorts this winter? Here’s what to expect amid energy and cost of living crises

A person walks aside an irrigation canal in a lush green landscape.

Oct 26, 20223 min read

A reason to travel to Madeira in November: a new direct flight from the US

A view across jungle towards two volcanic rims

Oct 25, 20227 min read

Hiking the Appalachian Trail with a baby - 9 things to know when planning a big family hike

Citi Bike, New York's bike share system

Oct 20, 20224 min read

🌍 Help Me, LP! Is it possible to explore New York City by bicycle as a tourist?

Historic Parliament Square in Nassau, The Bahamas, Caribbean, North America

Oct 18, 20226 min read

The Bahamas’ best hikes for birds, blue holes and (of course) beaches

La Maliciosa, La Bola del Mundo, Navacerrada, La Pedriza, El Yelmo and the oak forests in autumn in the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. Madrid's community. Spain

Sep 27, 20225 min read

5 of the best hiking routes in Spain: find magic on the trail

Unidentified surfer on the Atlantic coast of Swakopmund.

Sep 25, 20226 min read

Where to find adventure in Namibia: dune boarding, climbing, surfing and more

Tourist looking at the Fish River Canyon, Namibia

Sep 17, 20227 min read

The 6 best hikes in Namibia for desert explorers

Sep 16, 20227 min read

Montenegro’s best outdoor adventures may surprise you

Two surfers carrying boards walk along a beach smiling

Sep 6, 20227 min read

The 11 best outdoor adventures in Canada

Sep 5, 20225 min read

Why Munro bagging in Scotland is a dream trip for hikers

Sep 1, 20228 min read

The 10 best bike trails in Seattle

Head to Cabo de São Vicente for some fantastic cliff views © Alexander Spatari / Getty Images

Aug 25, 20227 min read

The Top 12 Natural Wonders in Portugal

A rocky waterfall surrounded by green forest

Aug 23, 20225 min read

Swamps, forests and steeples await on South Carolina’s 5 best hikes

Jimador, Mexican farmer, harvesting agave for tequila

Aug 19, 20225 min read

From tequila tasting to mountain hiking, these are Guadalajara’s 5 best day trips

Visitors walk the path of the Delaware Canal Tow Path during a warm fall day as the trees show their autumn foliage.

Aug 19, 20227 min read

8 easy escapes from US cities for Labor Day weekend

A woman walks across rocky terrain towards Daecheongbong peak at Seoraksan national park

Aug 19, 20228 min read

Hit the trails on these top hikes in South Korea

Fort San Lorenzo in Colon, Panama

Aug 18, 20227 min read

The 6 best day trips from Panama City, Panama

Anchored,Colorful,Canoes,,Kayaks,And,Wooden,Boats,On,The,Lake.

Aug 18, 20226 min read

Dive into Slovenia’s beautiful Lake Bohinj region

Aug 18, 20225 min read

Riding rocks, rails and reservoirs, half a mile underground, in Slovenia

Maribor,,Slovenia.,Cityscape,Image,Of,Maribor,,Slovenia,At,Beautiful,Summer

Aug 18, 20225 min read

Maribor and Ptuj are gateways to the best of Eastern Slovenia

A skier making turns in powder snow in Chamonix, France

Aug 18, 20229 min read

The best outdoor activities in France (and the best places to try them)

A wide shot of people standing on a the ledge atop a rocky cliff overlooking a fjord in Norway.

Aug 16, 202211 min read

9 of the best hiking routes in Norway, where rare beauty awaits

Autumn mist in the village of Tyringham in the Berkshires

Aug 13, 20226 min read

Top 6 road trips in Massachusetts

The starting point for Berkshires' The High Road

Aug 12, 20229 min read

A Camino-style walking holiday has come to the US. Here's what it's like to walk The High Road

Kyle on the route

Aug 12, 202210 min read

I spent 7 days riding my bike 468 miles across Iowa with a pack of 18,000: here's how I did it

Woman standing on a cliff looking out to sea on the Isle of Islay, Scotland

Aug 10, 202213 min read

The ultimate guide to Scotland's magical Hebrides islands

Young man harvesting lavender with pick fork, Sault, Provence

Aug 7, 20229 min read

How to explore the lavender fields of France (and things to do when they're not in bloom)

Mt Taranaki Volcano, New Zealand

Aug 5, 202213 min read

15 epic hikes in Australia and New Zealand among volcanoes, rainforests and more

A child plays at a fountain in a park, with jets of water coming from piano keys

Aug 5, 20225 min read

The 7 best parks and green spaces in Kraków: from riverside meadows to stunning nature reserves

A man rides a bicycle surrounded by grapevines in autumn colors in Burgundy, France

Aug 5, 20228 min read

France's 8 best cycling routes, from Alpine climbs to leisurely wine trails

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