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Nov 30, 20203 min read

"I’m always looking for a shower": what it's like to travel in an SUV for two years

Horseshoe Bend during a vibrant sunset.

Nov 25, 20205 min read

The best of Arizona beyond the Grand Canyon

An overlook view of downtown Estes Park, Colorado a sunrise.

Nov 23, 20206 min read

Estes Park: your base for winter adventures in the Rocky Mountains

A pair of wolves, both howling with mouths open and snow falling around

Nov 23, 20206 min read

Why winter is the perfect time to spot Yellowstone’s wildlife

Skiers and snowboarders on the slopes of the St. Anton winter resort.

Nov 23, 20206 min read

Skiers will love these city breaks in Austria and Germany

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Nov 23, 20202 min read

Award-winning Belgian bike trail propels cyclists above an adventure forest

WAKD32 Empire Builder AMTRAK passenger train rolls into Whitefish, Montana, USA

Nov 23, 20204 min read

Why you should take the train to Glacier National Park

Skiers and snowboarders on the slopes of the St. Anton winter resort.

Nov 19, 20202 min read

This Swiss ski school is on the hunt for a new slope tester for the 2021 season

The Sandia Mountains at sunset, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The land is covered in shrubs while the mountains, tinted red by the sunset, stand imposing in the background

Nov 19, 20207 min read

A do-it-yourself Breaking Bad tour of Albuquerque

Sundae and Toby near the Millau Viaduct in southern France

Nov 19, 202011 min read

How road-tripping with dogs in Europe helped us appreciate life

Historic pearling town of Cossack abandoned central Pilbara coast Western Australia Panoramic

Nov 18, 20201 min read

This ghost town in Western Australia could become an eco-tourism destination

A mural in the Roosevelt Arts District promoting Phoenix, Arizona

Nov 17, 202010 min read

The ultimate guide to a weekend in Phoenix, Arizona

Male photographer on laptop in tree hut.

Nov 17, 20204 min read

Long-term stays are trending. Here’s how KAYAK can help you make the most of one

Y Lliwedd Mountain, at sunrise, Snowdonia

Nov 13, 20205 min read

Best things to do in winter in Wales

Walker descending Maja e Rosit peak.

Nov 12, 202010 min read

Discover why the Accursed Mountains are Europe's most misunderstood region

Shirley Heights, Antigua view.

Nov 11, 20205 min read

Ecotourism hotspots in Antigua and Barbuda

Feb 19, 2015: French children from a ski school group on the slopes of Gerardmer.

Nov 11, 20204 min read

US ski resorts implement new rules for skiing in 2020

Rainbow Row in Charleston in South Carolina

Nov 10, 20201 min read

These private tours dig deep into US history and nature

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Nov 10, 20204 min read

The 7 best cabin rentals this ski season for every budget

Skier making turn in powder snow with mountains in background.

Nov 6, 20201 min read

Alaska Airlines is offering free ski tickets to passengers

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Nov 6, 20202 min read

A new off-road adventure route in the UK offers an irresistible challenge for cyclists

A meke is typically performed during celebrations and festivals.

Nov 6, 20205 min read

10 reasons Fiji is one of the world’s happiest countries

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Nov 5, 20208 min read

He launched the #vanlife frenzy - now he's swapped it for an off-grid cabin

Group of 3 trekkers in Mount Everest National Park, Nepal

Nov 4, 20203 min read

Mount Everest is reopening to trekkers as Nepal resumes tourism

Nov 3, 20205 min read

A practical guide to trekking California's John Muir Trail

A snow-swept road is bathed in golden light as it appears to run straight into a mountain

Nov 2, 20205 min read

The 9 best winter experiences in Alberta

Coastal towns of Calabria, popular touristic destinations

Oct 30, 20202 min read

Explore this beautiful Italian region on a new coast-to-coast hiking trail

Bright red flowers are in the foreground with perfect rows of grape vines stretching towards a golden sunset

Oct 27, 20206 min read

The ultimate Baja California road trip guide

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Oct 27, 20206 min read

The coziest UK camping and glamping sites to stay at this winter

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Oct 26, 20202 min read

Rent this Utah ski cabin with a private mountain for a bargain price

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Woman standing beside the fallen Dyerville Giant at Humboldt Redwoods State Park in Northern California, USA.

Oct 22, 20205 min read

Roaming among the redwoods in California’s Humboldt County

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Oct 21, 20202 min read

Cycle from Paris to the sea on a picturesque new 420-km bike route

Meads Quarry Lake is backed by the cliffs that originally gave Knoxville its nickname, Marble City

Oct 19, 20204 min read

A long weekend exploring Knoxville’s stunning outdoor scene

The Gyeongbuk region of South Korea features spectacular scenery and countless ways to enjoy nature

Oct 19, 20207 min read

Exploring the natural treasures of South Korea’s Gyeongbuk region

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Oct 19, 20202 min read

This Lord of the Rings filming location has reopened to the public after 11 years

Malcesine, Lago di Garda lake.

Oct 19, 20202 min read

A new bike trail will allow cyclists to circle Italy's Lake Garda

Oct 13, 20205 min read

8 of the best accessible outdoor adventures around the world

Sunset over Canandaigua Lake.

Oct 12, 20205 min read

Detours worth making between NYC and Niagara Falls

Oct 8, 20206 min read

California’s top winter sports

Golden Gate Bridge seen from Marshall’s Beach.

Oct 8, 20206 min read

The 14 best day trips on the US West Coast

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Oct 8, 20202 min read

This couple has transformed a vintage trailer into a dreamy holiday home

Female hiker at the Quiraing on the Isle of Skye.

Oct 6, 20202 min read

Heatmap analysis reveals British hiking trails with fewer crowds

Cropped Image Of Statue Of Liberty Against Clear Blue Sky

Oct 5, 20202 min read

10 things you might not know about the Statue of Liberty

Napa Valley vineyards

Oct 2, 20205 min read

“Wiking”: Combine wine and hiking at these top 7 US wineries

Bear Grylls, Ras Al Khaimah

Oct 2, 20203 min read

Learn survival skills at the first Bear Grylls Explorer Camp in the UAE

Scenic View of Coastline at Redwood National Park

Sep 30, 20204 min read

America's 9 most majestic vistas

Snowy hills frame the steamy hot springs at Manza Onsen in Japan's Gunma Prefecture

Sep 30, 20205 min read

Steamy, snowy, stunning: Gunma Prefecture has something for everyone

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Sep 29, 20202 min read

Sleep in recycled grain silos and greenhouses at this Dutch urban campsite

Two kangaroos standing on the beach at Lucky Bay in Cape Le Grand National Park.

Sep 28, 20204 min read

The best things to do in Australia in summer

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Sep 28, 20202 min read

See how this family adapted to living, working and learning in an off-grid trailer

Chicago River reflects the sunset colours with the Chicago skyline above.

Sep 25, 20204 min read

The 10 best day trips in the US Midwest

Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC at sunrise.

Sep 24, 20205 min read

The 14 best day trips & weekend getaways in the US Northeast

Surf girl holding surfboard at sunset or sunrise and ocean.

Sep 24, 20208 min read

The best things to do this spring in Australia

Winding Coastal Road, Captain Cook Highway, Queensland, Australia

Sep 24, 20207 min read

Unforgettable road trips on Australia’s East Coast

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Sep 24, 20202 min read

A new trail in Ireland traces the footsteps of emigrants bound for North America during the Great Famine

Cala Macarella - Cala Macarelleta - Menorca - Balearic islands - Spain

Sep 24, 20206 min read

How this Spanish island is doing tourism differently

Sep 23, 20204 min read

These are fall's most popular US camping destinations, according to Campspot

Travel to Saguaro National Park, Arizona, USA

Sep 22, 20204 min read

The 12 best day trips in the US Southwest

Empty road leading toward the snow-capped mountains in Jackson Hole valley.

Sep 21, 20205 min read

The 12 best day trips in the Rocky Mountains

Nashville, Tennessee downtown skyline at twilight.

Sep 18, 20205 min read

The 12 best day trips in the US Southeast

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