Columbia Hillen Inspired by famous muse of Belle Époque era Paris-ballet dancer Cleo de Merode, considered the first celebrity icon and nicknamed ‘pretty little narcissus,’ Le Narcisse Blanc Hotel & Spa is a mere five-minute stroll from the Seine at Pont de Invalides and Quai d’Orsay. Columbia Hillen From there, city sights such as the exhibition […] More
Almost exactly eight years ago, in late September 2014, the mountain world lost three of its biggest stars in two separate avalanches in South America. Heartbroken and not knowing what to do with the sadness of the loss of more friends to the mountains, I wrote this essay. This week, late September 2022, we lost […] More
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Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Amazon | Player.FM | TuneInCastbox | Stitcher | Podcast Republic | RSS | Patreon | Podvine Podcast Transcript Born in 1815, Ada Byron was the only legitimate child of the famous poet Lord Byron. Unlike her famous father, Ada did not pursue a literary career. Guided by her […] More
With just three months left of the year, there is no better time than now to start thinking about how you will ring in 2023, and Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection is set to be home to the most spectacular Near Year’s Eve party. The contemporary oceanfront resort is nestled along a protected cove […] More
We’re deeply saddened by the loss of Hilaree Nelson this week. She leaves behind two children, a loving partner, and a hard-earned legacy of badass accomplishments on the highest mountains on earth. We interviewed Nelson two years ago and are republishing the piece today to allow casual readers the chance to learn a bit more […] More
Serves: 1-2Total time: 15 minutes[ratings] A quick and simple one pot meal that will warm the soul on cold fall nights and chilly winter trips. If you like it spicy, add in some red pepper flakes or a few shakes of your favorite hot sauce. Ed note, though this recipe comes courtesy of Trailcooking.com, we’re […] More
Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Amazon | Player.FM | TuneInCastbox | Stitcher | Podcast Republic | RSS | Patreon Podcast Transcript It seems like the sort of thing humans have used throughout our existence, but historically speaking, footwear is a relatively new invention. For hundreds of thousands of years, humans spent their entire […] More
The VWP or the Visa Waiver Program is an initiative by the Government of the United States for foreign nationals of select countries. It allows eligible citizens of those countries to enter and stay legally in the US for up to 90 days without the need to go through a lengthy process of applying for […] More
Luxury-minded travelers not only look for travel experiences for their family that are bespoke, but also offer secure privacy. Now, you can Escape The Ordinary™ and experience retreat settings in extraordinary environments surrounded by friends and loved ones. Privacy, luxury and continuity is provided by KEMPA COLLECTION villas across the United States and the Caribbean, […] More
Indefatigable America ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson, 49, has been confirmed dead after attempting to ski from the 26,781-foot summit of Nepal’s Manaslu with her partner Jim Morrison Monday morning. Morrison was able to ski down to a lower base camp. As reported by Morrison, Nelson set off a small avalanche as she was starting her […] More
I live in a rural county heavily dependent on ranching and agriculture, and though I often hear people talk about threats from large predators like bears or lions, I never hear complaints about wild horses living on our public lands. Instead, I hear that these animals are living symbols of the American West. From Portland […] More
Walk through St. Pereburg on a rainy autumn day. See the ancient architecture of the streets and feel the romance of the north during a rain walk. Get to know St. Petersburg from the side of a layman or a local who just go about their business every day while living in one of the […] More
Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Amazon | Player.FM | TuneInCastbox | Stitcher | Podcast Republic | RSS | Patreon Podcast Transcript The death of a British monarch is a very big event. Thousands of people may take part in the funeral and procession, with millions more lining up to pay their respects and […] More
This race is gnarly. Brutal. Beautiful. All of those things at once. A few years ago, I learned a neighbor of mine in San Francisco, a quiet and humble designer, had ridden the thing and placed well. Instantly, everything about the dude seemed far more serious. Check out this 30-minute-ish film and see why. Source […] More
Salmon Falls Resort Ideal for those booking next summer’s seasonal adventure already, the stunning Salmon Falls Resort in Ketchikan, Alaska is an easy 90-minute flight from Seattle. Sporting plenty of outdoor adventure in its prime season of May – September, the resort lies right on the southernmost entrance to Alaska’s renowned Inside Passage. As a full-service waterfront resort offering […] More
Costa Elena A sleek modern, four-bedroom estate offers the life of pura vida amidst the raw beauty of Costa Rica’s stunning northern Guanacaste region. The home arises out of the jungle at Costa Elena, a master-planned community where residents can live among nature. Spanning 3,000 untouched acres and ten miles of pristine coastline, the sustainable […] More
Indefatigable America ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson, 49, has been reported missing after attempting to ski down from the 26,781-foot summit of Nepal’s Manaslu with her partner Jim Morrison Monday morning. Morrison was able to ski down to a lower base camp. Guides with Shangri-La treks, who were working with Nelson and Morrison, reported she fell […] More
As you would expect from a full-time travel photographer, I spend a great deal of my time taking photos when traveling. That includes everything from landscape photography in remote locations, through to food, portrait, wildlife, event, and architectural photography in destinations around the world. Over the years of getting shots on the go, I have […] More
Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Amazon | Player.FM | TuneInCastbox | Stitcher | Podcast Republic | RSS | Patreon Podcast Transcript In the summer of 1971, Stanford professor of psychology Philip Zimbardo conducted an experiment to determine if cruelty amongst people of authority was because of the position or the people. Twenty-four men […] More
They are icons of America’s past, symbols of our pioneering spirit. Eyes flashing, nostrils flaring, tails obscured by a cloud of dust, they tear across the landscape. I am, of course, referring to feral hogs. More on feral hogs directly. But first some background on another feral ungulate. Few issues in the West are more […] More
Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Amazon | Player.FM | TuneInCastbox | Stitcher | Podcast Republic | RSS | Patreon Podcast Transcript Every so often, astronomers will publish photos taken with an astronomical telescope and say that the object they captured is so many billions of light years away. But how could they know […] More
Beautiful Riga welcomes you in 4K Ultra HD! join our city walking tour of the city and see the stunning cityscapes of the Latvian capital captured by the Panasonic GH6 camera. Riga was the first stop on our filmmaker Agnius Narkevičius` trip to France to shoot virtual city tours. He traveled from Vilnius to Riga […] More
Scan our PassportCard Nomads review to discover the benefits and drawbacks of this innovative new travel insurance company. See for yourself if it’s the right travel insurance choice for you! In our 12 years of writing about travel, it’s rare that there’s something new in the travel insurance space. We’ve talked in detail about travel […] More
Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Amazon | Player.FM | TuneInCastbox | Stitcher | Podcast Republic | RSS | Patreon Podcast Transcript In the 1920s and 1930s, one of the most cutting-edge and exciting forms of transportation was the zeppelin. Germany’s Luftschiffbau Zeppelin Company created lighter-than-air airships that transported passengers millions of miles worldwide. […] More
Here, briefly, is the situation: The West’s public lands are under attack. National monuments are at perpetual risk of being shrunk or repealed; development threatens our wildest places; and powerful ranchers seek to neuter land-management agencies. Some conservatives yearn to transfer public lands out of federal jurisdiction altogether. This is both our West and the […] More
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This week we’re out dodging the first storm of the new season up in the Sierra, and doing so in relative camp luxury, so please enjoy this piece from our archives. -Ed. I remember the first time I ever saw a Therm-a-Rest pad. I took one look at it and immediately thought, “That is the […] More
In June 1802, midway through his five-year scientific exploration of Spanish America, Alexander von Humboldt set out to climb Chimborazo, a 20,564-foot volcano in Ecuador’s Cordillera Occidental. At the time, it was thought to be the highest mountain in the world (a claim recently thrown back into contention by scientists measuring from the center of […] More
Podcast Transcript English is a very strange language. It is a Germanic language where half of the words come from a Romance language. We have a host of words that make absolutely no sense in terms of spelling or pronunciation. Perhaps strangest of all, some of the greatest literary works in the English language are […] More
Linda Fasteson For a relaxing getaway in a place known for the quality of its gastronomy, accommodations, spas, and authentic cultural experiences you need look no farther than Canada’s French-speaking province of Quebec. Its official language is French, but since both French and English are national languages, there’s the charm of its European flair along […] More
Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Amazon | Player.FM | TuneInCastbox | Stitcher | Podcast Republic | RSS | Patreon Podcast Transcript After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the American military was on the defensive. They had been hit hard, and it would be months before they could regroup and strike back. However, […] More
In 2021, an expedition off the icy northern Greenland coast spotted what appeared to be a previously uncharted island. It was small and gravelly, and it was declared a contender for the title of the most northerly known land mass in the world. The discoverers named it Qeqertaq Avannarleq – Greenlandic for “the northern most […] More
One summer a few years back, I spent three weeks cycling down the Pacific Coast. When it came to meals, a summer ride meant one thing: eating and cooking with summer produce. And even though we’re winding down the warm days, there’s still plenty of just-right veggies available. The beauty of bicycle touring is that […] More
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Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Amazon | Player.FM | TuneInCastbox | Stitcher | Podcast Republic | RSS | Patreon Podcast Transcript Located between England and France are several islands which have a unique status in the international community. They aren’t part of any country, nor are they a territory of a country. They […] More
A few years back I wrote about my switch from hiking boots to trail runners and back again, at least for backpacking or seriously challenging day hikes. I think it’s worth reading that article and the comments, to really dig into the various points of view regarding shoe choice, but the tl;dr version is this: […] More
Although it still feels like beach weather across much of North America, billions of birds have started taking wing for one of nature’s great spectacles: fall migration. Birds fly south from the northern U.S. and Canada to wintering grounds in the southern U.S., Caribbean and Latin America, sometimes covering thousands of miles. Other birds leave […] More
The Scenic Diamond Bordeaux. Perhaps no other wine region in the world is as highly regarded for its vinous output. The district’s nearly 10,000 growers and top class estates produce nearly 700 million bottles of wine each year, some of which are the priciest on the planet. For wine lovers, Bordeaux is undoubtedly the holy […] More
For thousands of years, humankind has recounted the tale of The Fountain of Youth, which is told to have magical restorative powers to grant eternal youth, yet was never found. However, in Switzerland, there is a place with thermal waters that have welcomed worn-out and weary bodies for over 200 years. Today it is a […] More
Florida – the Sunshine State of the USA is a popular destination to visit for holiday travellers, but most people still limit their vacation in this wonderful state to Miami beaches or Orlando theme parks. These are the most well-known places in Florida and are undoubtedly the most popular tourist destinations. And while they are […] More
We’re on our own adventures this week, so please enjoy this lovely piece from 2015, written by our great friend Brendon Leonard. It’s a story about…well, you saw the headline. -Ed. I walked up the stairs at my apartment building recently, five $20 bills in my hand, and paused for just a second halfway up, […] More
Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Amazon | Player.FM | TuneInCastbox | Stitcher | Podcast Republic | RSS | Patreon Podcast Transcript Around 3,500 years ago, the people of Central America discovered something marvelous: the cacao bean could be used to create a fermented beverage that was unlike anything they had experienced. For centuries, […] More
Wow. Sure, it prob helps to have a real open mind (wink wink) to enjoy this to its fullest, but this short film captures what it feels like to let yourself become fully immersed in a wild space when you’re out there all alone, remembering you are indeed an animal part of this planet too. […] More
For all of my mamas-to-be out there, this is for you! Please know that I am a *planner* extraordinaire; I prepped our hospital bags with linens and post-delivery items and had the whole game plan in place… What I didn’t plan for was having a last-minute C-section. I went in for an induction and ended […] More
Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Amazon | Player.FM | TuneInCastbox | Stitcher | Podcast Republic | RSS | Patreon Podcast Transcript When the 13 American colonies decided to form a proper constitution, the single largest question which confronted them was how their legislature would be organized. This question was really the crux of […] More
Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Amazon | Player.FM | TuneInCastbox | Stitcher | Podcast Republic | RSS | Patreon Podcast Transcript In 201 BC, the Romans were victorious over their archrivals, the city-state of Carthage, in the Second Punic War. This was was the closest which Rome had ever come to defeat and […] More
The German philosopher Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche was, by all accounts, a miserable human being. He famously sought meaning through suffering, which he experienced in ample amounts throughout his life. Nietzsche struggled with depression, suicidal ideation, and hallucinations, and when he was 44 — around the height of his philosophical output — he suffered a nervous […] More
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