REI joined the used gear marketplace in 2018 with their program that sold recently returned gear at a pretty solid discount. When people returned gear that they’re recently bought but didn’t like, for whatever reason, REI cleaned it up and sold it at a discount, keeping it from landfills. As a returner you didn’t get […] More
Until the past five or so years ago, when it came to my own DIY ethos, I’d drawn a line well in front of making surfboards, even though I’d been buying and riding them for two decades. Sure, I’ve brewed my own beer, fermented my own sauerkraut, and wrenched on my own trucks like the […] More
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Ciao! My name is Madelaine So, a military spouse travel blogger based in Naples, Italy. I write about travel guides to dream destinations and tips for living abroad. In this post, I’m going to share a local’s guide to Naples, Italy. Including sights to see, things to do, areas to stay, and how to get […] More
This post was written in partnership with You Need A Budget — as always, thoughts and opinions expressed here are entirely my own. Given what’s happened this year, the future of travel is a hot topic. My best advice (right now) is to focus on budgeting for the future and saving up for those dream […] More
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon | RSS | Patreon Transcript If you think the current American political climate is contentious, then you need to take a step back and take a close look at American history. The most controversial, divisive, and probably corrupt election in US history was the election […] More
Though spring and summer are more typically associated with striking out on adventures, fall too calls the restless, the abrupt change of season hinting that we’ve only a few weeks before old man winter sets in, better get on it when the getting’s good. Which brings us to this lovely essay from Hilary Oliver we […] More
October 20, 2020 Bikepacking the Nordic North Sure Looks Cool Cyclist Tobias Woggon has long been fascinated with the north—and, well, duh—and he recently combined his loves of cycling and food with a series of bikepacking trips to Greenland, the Faroes, and other northern latitudes. This video gives a short glimpse of those upper-planet climates, […] More
October 20, 2020 Looks Like La Niña Plans to Serve Up a Dry Winter It sure is dry out there. Most of the West is locked into drought conditions and there’s no rain on the horizon through early November for California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and western Colorado. And longer term, it’s not looking […] More
Sometimes life blows my mind a little bit. Just a week ago I was swimming in turquoise water with docile stingrays and reef sharks, and then came home to fall colors in Reno and binging on the Great British Bake Show (and I don’t even bake!), wondering if it was all a dream. Mo’orea in […] More
Four Seasons is one of the most luxurious hotel brands in the world, and it is natural to ask the question, is there a Four Seasons in Berlin? In fact, there is currently no Four Seasons hotel anywhere in Germany. There are no Four Seasons branded hotels in Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Leipzig, or […] More
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon | RSS | Patreon Transcript In 1867, United States Secretary of State William Seward signed a treaty with the Empire of Russia to purchase the territory of what would be called Alaska. The United States purchased it for 2 cents an acre. At the time […] More
October 19, 2020 How Nature Sounds Different After Climate Change—A Podcast We’re big fans of Undark here at AJ HQ, and their excellent podcast series recently focused on acoustic engineers who point their sensitive microphones at wild spaces to chart how climate change has altered the songs of nature. New species move in, the cries […] More
The best piece of gear isn’t always the sexiest, most flashy thing on the online marketplace shelves, but it always solves a problem. That’s the case with Sea to Summit’s Pack Rack, a smart little soft rack system for any vehicle. The rack is simple. Inflatable tubes cushion your cargo and protect the roof of […] More
Colorado voters will decide on Nov. 3 whether the state should reintroduce gray wolves (Canis lupus) after a nearly 80-year absence. Ballot Proposition 114 would require the state to develop and oversee a science-based plan to restore wolves, focused in Western Colorado and initiated by the end of 2023. Restoring wolves is a contentious topic […] More
3,700 miles on foot through America might be the best possible way to really learn about the country. Source link More
When I need to indulge in an English countryside stay, I always feel the lure of the Cotswolds. There I seek out cozy, character-rich pubs where I can feast on steaming plates of deliciousness, enjoy welcoming service, and beautiful, relaxed surroundings. The Kingham Plough received a huge tick in all of these boxes and more […] More
This Week’s News The parts of America cut off by the pandemic More Destinations Start Offering Free Medical Coverage to Attract Travelers: Will It Bring Them Back? Travellers With Ebola “Moon Suits” Remains 2020’s Most Bizarre Airport Trend The bizarre change we could see to Heathrow and Gatwick planes to stop coronavirus Tourist returns stolen […] More
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon | RSS | Patreon Transcript On April 30, 1943, a Spanish fisherman came across the floating body of Major William Martin of the Royal Marines. Handcuffed to the corpse was a satchel with top-secret plans for the Allied invasions of Greece and Sardinia. With the […] More
The waves that day had been fierce, the current strong, and the searches had mostly been busts all morning. The wild Humpbacks we sought are the gentlest giants I’ve ever met – aware of their bodies and dancing through the water so effortlessly, in ways few animals can. Captain Onoi’s coffee brown eyes widened as […] More
Do you love seeing all the gorgeous colors of changing fall foliage? If you’re a big fan of autumn like me, you’ll definitely want to check out the best destinations in the United States to visit in the fall. Predicting when exactly the autumn leaves will change is quite tricky, so if you’re planning a […] More
The best luxury hotels in Cape Town include Taj Cape Town, Camissa House, Cape Heritage Hotel, Cape Town, Compass House, Kensington Place, Steenberg Farm, The Residences Cape Town, Tintswalo Atlantic, Westin Cape Town. Auctions Sort By Cape Town lies on South Africa’s southwest coast beneath the magnificent Table Mountain. Rotating cable cars take you to […] More
Hidden in the Tuscan countryside are some of the best wine resorts in the world, offering acres of vineyards, olives groves and forests, spectacular views, and all housed in historic Italian Estates. This is my pick of the top 10 best wine hotels and resorts in Tuscany. Auctions Sort By Wherever you decide to stay, […] More
The hotels with the best executive club lounges in Berlin include Ritz-Carlton Berlin, Berlin Marriott, Hilton Berlin, Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, InterContinental Berlin, Sheraton Grand Esplanade, and Sofitel Berlin Kurfuerstendamm. Auctions Sort By Wherever you decide to stay, in Germany or elsewhere, book via our luxury travel concierge. We offer free upgrades, free breakfasts, and […] More
You might find it hard to believe, but some of the best Relais & Chateaux hotels in the world are also some of the cheapest, particularly if you book in the low season. We investigate the cheapest Relais & Chateaux hotels in the world, across Europe, Asia, North America, and beyond. Auctions Sort By Relais […] More
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon | RSS | Patreon Transcript On May 28, 1828, a 16-year-old boy mysteriously appeared in Nuremberg, Bavaria. He had a letter in his hand and could only speak a few words. No one knew where he came from, who his parents were, or why he […] More
A recent visit to The Crown Inn located in the village of Church Enstone in the Cotswolds found a little gem. The beautiful beer garden was as welcome as the delicious food, and we thoroughly enjoyed admiring the artworks displayed about the heritage pub buildings. Auctions Sort By Why We Love This Hotel An ideal […] More
Many people dream of dropping everything and starting a new life somewhere different. Rebecca Schönheit did it. She traded a law career and the familiarity of her home in Berlin for a tiny island in the Wadden Sea. That’s where she and her husband decided to start over as directors of a small hotel — […] More
This article is from Hakai Magazine, an online publication about science and society in coastal ecosystems, and is republished here with permission. St. Matthew Island is said to be the most remote place in Alaska. Marooned in the Bering Sea halfway to Siberia, it is well over 300 kilometers and a 24-hour ship ride from […] More
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon | RSS | Patreon Transcript It the one of the world’s most commonly used condiments. Even though it is most often associated with the United States, it has a pedigree that is extremely ancient and global. I am of course talking about ketchup. Learn more […] More
Crested Butte, Colorado’s evolution from coal-fired mining outpost, to desired ski town. Source link More
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon | RSS | Patreon Transcript History remembers the rulers and the leaders. We know of Napoleon, Caesar, Elizabeth, Ghengis Khan, and Captain Picard. However, for every one of the people I just listed, their success was due in large part to the people who worked […] More
Best Online Photography Classes of 2020 Photography Tips Want to become a better photographer? Stuck at home in lock-down? Try joining these great online photography classes & courses created by pros to improve your photos. So, you’ve bought a nice camera. You’ve watched a few YouTube videos. But why doesn’t your Instagram look as good […] More
Last Saturday morning, 85-year-old Dale Sanders strode up to the Bright Angel trailhead, between the bus turnaround and a tourist lodge on the Grand Canyon’s south rim, and with a huge grin splitting his extravagant white beard, shook his trekking poles triumphantly and hollered “I survived!” Truth is, he didn’t even look tired. As a […] More
“Dean is a teenage boy who loves breakfast, Rihanna, and finding freedom in a wave,” says the description of this video. But there’s definitely more to it than that. Press play to watch about the purest display of joy you’ve seen in some time. Source link More
15 Oct How Can Traveling Change Our Perspective? Posted at 13:27h in Blog by Victoria Brewood You may think, why even bother yourself with planning trips, booking hotels, and trying to understand the weather in the chosen country in the era of the Internet, when all of these can be reached out on the screen […] More
With the end of the year comes a new world of travel possibilities. You can spend December fully embracing the chill of the season, or find a warm getaway if that’s more of your style! Good thing the United States offers opportunities for travelers of all types, with destinations scattered throughout the country. Starting from […] More
With the end of the year comes a new world of travel possibilities. You can spend December fully embracing the chill of the season, or find a warm getaway if that’s more of your style! Good thing the United States offers opportunities for travelers of all types, with destinations scattered throughout the country. Starting from […] More
15 Oct A Everest Base Camp Trek Complete Guide Posted at 04:44h in Blog by Victoria Brewood Trek to Everest base camp, the base camp of the world’s highest mountain- Everest (8848m) is obviously a trip of a lifetime, Everest Base Camp Trek sounds like an adventure and yes it is, this trek is physically […] More
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon | RSS | Patreon Transcript Every so often you need to step back and take an assessment of where you’ve been and where you are going. This is the 100th episode of the podcast, so I figured now is a good time to take a […] More
The autumn climbing window at Everest is short, unpredictable, and dangerous. It’s rarely summited in autumn, the last successful climb was in 2010. But it can offer the chance to climb a much less crowded peak for those willing to gamble. In late September, 2019, Garrett Madison of Madison Mountaineering led an expedition that included […] More
Glen Denny climbed and photographed Yosemite in the 1960s and 1970s, when Camp 4 was the center of the climbing universe, a rollicking time of discovery and unrivaled climbing passion. This video tribute is part of the American Alpine Club’s Legacy series. Source link More
Melanie Hamilton of Savor & Yore is bringing a delicious garlic-infused dish from Georgia (the country, not the state) to the ‘Recipes Around the World‘ series! Scattered across Georgia’s northwestern highlands is a mountain village heaven known as Racha. The region is famous for its rugged alpine scenery, medieval ruins, gorgeous Orthodox churches, and of course […] More
In collaboration with outdoor adventure experience site 57Hours, a recent SNEWS survey asked readers just one question: Have you ever encountered a [climbing] route name that you consider to be racist, sexist, discriminatory, or otherwise offensive? 91 percent of the voters responded with “yes, several times.” Only 4 percent answered “no, and I wasn’t aware […] More
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon | RSS | Patreon Transcript Earth is a big place. Really big. And on it are mountains, deserts, rivers, and swamps. Some of those points are higher than others, some of the deserts are drier than others, and some of the rivers are longer than […] More
For the 2021 model year, Mercedes has introduced the all-electric EQC, an SUV with all-wheel-drive and roughly a 200-mile range. It’s luxurious and expensive and very much a Mercedes. Cool. But what’s attracted our attention is the off-road version of the EQC, the 4×4². It’s basically the EQC, just with twice the ground clearance, off-road […] More
Lots of news out there this week. A river of news, you might say, threatening to knock you out of your boat, pin you to a rock, hold you under. It’s scary out there. But life doesn’t stop, there are adventures to be had, and a little fear isn’t going to get in the way. […] More
I used to night surf often. Growing up in Morro Bay, California, my regular spot was just in front of the local high school, which was right on the beach. In the fall, football games on Friday nights would light up the whitewater enough to add a bit more visibility when paddling out, and illuminate […] More
Lake Tahoe, which sits on the California-Nevada state line, is one of the most popular destinations in the western United States, and with good reason. The massive lake is stunningly beautiful and crystal-clear, the surrounding mountains are a winter sports heaven, and the alpine forests between the two make for a hiker’s paradise. In my […] More
