If you're looking to get a bit off the beaten path and explore a totally foreign region with stunning scenery, welcoming locals, and a plethora of outdoor activities, while still sticking to a smal...

Norway’s stunning western fjord region draws plenty of attention. It’s a bucket-list destination, a tangle of waterways from which tall mountains rise, cradling glaciers that melt in scores of wate...

When visiting Ecuador, it’s easy to spend all your time in the Amazon rainforest or lounging on the pristine beaches. Not making time for the Quilotoa Loop, however, would be a mistake.

Vermont isn’t called the “Green Mountain State” for nothing. There are hundreds of excellent hiking spots waiting for you to explore.

It may be hard to fathom, but way back in 1995, Boyz II Men’s “Water Runs Dry” was nominated for a cinematography award. An MTV enthusiast, I’d belt out my favorite song lyrics along with the boy-b...

#Yolo - you only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. The wildly popular phrase making it's way around the interwebs has struck a special cord with adventure and travel enthusiasts an...

It feels like the end of the world. Some destinations are made greater by virtue of the journey to them; some stand on their own. The Amalfi Coast does both.From Rome's crowded Termini station it i...

For most people living in the United States and other developed nations, water is taken for granted, but a portable water purifier for travel is an absolute must. The reality is most of the world m...

You may plan to stay on a well-marked and well-maintained trail, but storms, trail damage or an accident can take you off path and into trouble. Knowing some basic navigation skills for hiking can ...

While you’re planning for your adventure, certain creature comforts, tools and gizmos will make you more prepared to expect the unexpected. Be sure to keep handy these 13 essential items in your ba...