Explore our collection of 261 outdoor activities articles, featuring expert guides, insider tips, and unforgettable experiences.
Standing on the deck of a ferry cutting through the Baltic Sea's glimmering waters, I couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder as islands materialized on the horizon—some barren...
The moment my running shoes hit the trails surrounding Toulouse, I knew I'd found something special beyond the pink-hued buildings that give this French city its nickname. While most visitors...
Who says you need to choose between city vibes and nature escapes? Not Toronto! On my latest buying trip for our store's Canadian designer showcase, I carved out a week...
The data doesn't lie—some of Earth's most fascinating adventure landscapes exist at the intersection of ancient craftsmanship and rugged wilderness. As someone who's spent years collecting environmental datasets in remote...
When I stepped off the helicopter onto Kamchatka's volcanic soil, I knew I was experiencing something few Western travelers ever would. As someone who's explored deserts from Arizona to Morocco,...
After relocating from Oklahoma to Perth five years ago, I've made it my mission to explore Australia's diverse cities with the same analytical eye I once applied to tax codes....
After decades of traversing disease outbreak zones and remote wilderness areas across six continents, I've developed something of a sixth sense for finding those perfect outdoor escapes that offer both...
Standing at the edge of Poznan's Citadel Park on a golden summer morning, I found myself unexpectedly moved by how this Polish city has transformed its urban spaces. What was...
New York City – that magnificent urban jungle where steel and concrete reign supreme. Yet beneath this metropolitan façade lies a surprising tapestry of wild spaces waiting to be discovered....
When I first landed in Nairobi three summers ago, I couldn't have imagined how this bustling African capital would capture my heart. After thirty years behind the wheel of buses—first...
Standing at the edge of Ushuaia, with the Beagle Channel stretching before me and the rugged peaks of Tierra del Fuego rising behind, I couldn't help but feel I'd reached...
The morning mist clung to the emerald canopy as I stood at the edge of the Mayombe Forest, my drone hovering above like a curious hummingbird capturing the vastness of...
The Amazon rainforest has always held a special allure for me, not unlike the reverence I once felt standing in Lord's Cricket Ground for the first time. There's something sacred...
Kenya has always held a special place in my heart, a sentiment that has only deepened with each visit over my three decades of traversing the globe. While many travelers...
As the ferry glided into Salelologa Harbor, the verdant silhouette of Savai'i Island emerged like a mirage from the cerulean Pacific waters. This moment marked my fourth journey to Polynesia,...
Standing on the elevated viewing deck at Nairobi National Park, watching a tower of giraffes silhouetted against the setting sun with the city skyline bizarrely visible in the background, I...
Standing at the trailhead of Tiger Leaping Gorge, I felt that familiar pre-match tension I used to experience before covering international cricket finals. Only this time, the stadium was one...
¡Hola, Abenteurer! There's something magical about discovering hidden waterfalls that makes my German-Mexican heart beat faster. Having spent years inspecting safety protocols for rafting adventures, I've developed a sixth sense...
Standing at the base of Meteora's towering rock pillars, I felt the same rush of anticipation I used to get before important tennis matches back in Boise. The difference? Instead...
The moment my bicycle wheels touched the smooth pavement alongside Kaohsiung's Love River at sunset, I knew Taiwan's southern metropolis would capture my heart in ways I hadn't anticipated. Five...
