Assorted travel related articles about adventures around the world.
Looking for the ultimate winter getaway? With access to multiple ski areas, tons of public lands for on-the-snow adventures, and exciting village and town hubs filled with dining, nightlife, and entertainment options, the South Shore of Lake Tahoe is hard to beat. We tapped the pros at Visit Lake Tahoe for their recs. Outside: What…
As we started our three-day backpacking trip along the northern rim of Yosemite Valley, the trailhead was a zoo. And this was several years ago, even before the pandemic accelerated visitation to our national park system. Still, Yosemite National Park has always been a popular destination, notorious for crowds over the decades. But after we…
It’s a Friday afternoon in fall, and the A27 highway is deserted as small Italian villages and dormant farmland pass by the windows of our rental car. I’m focused on the true crime podcast coming through the speakers when the low layer of clouds suddenly parts. The gasp I make rattles my husband Topher, who…
Health and wellness is highly personal. Sometimes our bodies want a challenging mountain trek and a big dose of carbs. Or, after I’ve adventured hard, I might crave a nourishing week of yoga or a few days of planted-based meals and mindfulness sessions, preferably on a beach somewhere. Other times, I long for the support…
For the past two decades, Dan Buettner has traveled the world gathering the wisdom of the world’s longest-living centenarians. The result is seven books for National Geographic on longevity and happiness, the most recent, The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer, published in 2023; the Netflix documentary Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones, which…
In my early 20s, I zigzagged across Europe by train. Fresh out of college and pinching pennies on a month-long backpacking trip in Italy and Switzerland, I went by overnight rail, combining the cost of a room with travel to wake up in a new country each morning. It was amazing. Traveling long distance by…
My wife and I have never been to Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, but it’s supposed to be a charming and culturally-rich destination with a blend of modernity and old-world charm. I understand it’s 400 hundred years older than Rome so only Athens would be older in Europe. Here are some of the must…
My wife and I are getting ready to head out for an extended New Mexican vacation. Nine days in Taos then another 10 in Santa Fe with some stops to see Carlsbad Caverns, White Sands and a dip into Texas to to visit Guadalupe Mountains national park. I’ve been doing some research about where to…
The Coronado Trail, also known as U.S. Route 191 and the Devil’s Highway (it used to be numbered 666), is a scenic highway that winds through the beautiful landscapes of eastern Arizona. This road trip offers travelers breathtaking views of the White Mountains and the Mogollon Rim, as well as the opportunity to experience the…
Traveling from Phoenix, Arizona to Rocky Point (Puerto Peñasco) is a popular destination for many Arizonans seeking a beach getaway. My wife and I with a few friends made the trip recently and felt perfectly safe. Rocky Point is a beautiful coastal town located in the Mexican state of Sonora on the shores of the…