The Pacific Crest Trail offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the US. Learn how to hike this iconic trail in sections or all in one go.
Author: Dave Stamboulis
Enjoy the wet with 5 fabulous rainforest retreats
Damp and cloudy rainforests and jungles might sound like rough going, but given the right equipment and comforts, they can be wildly captivating. Check out these five superb rainforest retreats from which to enjoy the wet.
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Hidden Caribbean: 5 reasons to visit the Corn Islands in Nicaragua
Caribbean holidays don’t have to break the bank. Consider the little-known Corn Islands in Nicaragua, well worth the effort to reach. Here are five reasons you should be packing your bags now!
10 helpful packing tips for your next wilderness adventure
The innovations in the outdoor hiking gear industry mean that you no longer have to suffer to get into the wilderness. Check out some new products and tips to lighten your load, go faster and enjoy your backpacking trips more.
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Guilt-free travel: 9 luxury hotels that are devoted to sustainability
Sustainability is the new buzzword in the vacation industry, with more travelers demanding good deeds for the environment. Here are some top luxury resorts showing that you can still have a five-star sleep while protecting the surroundings.
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10 of the most unique things to see and do in Colombia
Colombia used to be far more noted for its shady past, but now tourists are making a beeline to South America’s most vibrant country, home to amazingly diverse landscapes, charming towns, fantastic wildlife and the continent’s best coffee. Here are 10 …
Avoid the crowds at 10 of the best secret spots in Costa Rica
Costa Rica can get pretty overcrowded in high season with tourists, so you might want to reconfigure your planning and head for these 10 lesser-known wonders, offering wildlife and nature without the masses.
Guide to Lake Titicaca’s floating islands, an ancient engineering marvel
The Uros people of Lake Titicaca in Peru live on islands made out of totora reeds, using the local plant to also make their homes, their boats, and even using it as a food and medicine source.
Mashpi Lodge in Ecuador allows you to experience the rainforest in luxury
There’s nowhere better to spend a relaxing vacation in nature than the Mashpi Lodge, an eco-resort situated in the rainforest just three hours from Quito, Ecuador.
Why you should visit Choquequirao, the other Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu gets all the tourist press in Peru, but it also gets all the crowds. Why not head to its little-known “sister,” the amazing ruins of Choquequirao? Getting there is as epic as arriving, and is one of the best adventure travel experiences in…