Waters tips

Oct 22, 2024 • 7 min read

Oct 22, 2024 • 6 min read

Oct 21, 2024 • 11 min read

If you're active on Instagram, you've likely seen surreal-looking photos capturing the swirling electric blues of the Maldives and its famous overwater villas. You might know someone who's ventured there on their honeymoon. But what may not be as crystal clear as those Maldivian waters is exactly where the Maldives are located.

Oct 18, 2024 • 6 min read

From my first camping trip at four months old to my most recent hiking expedition in the Adirondacks, I've spent the majority of my life camping and hiking my way through the world—laying under the stars in a tent across 15+ US states and Canadian territories, exploring dozens of national and state parks, hiking up mountains and through forests, and otherwise enjoying (or being subjected to) every type of weather, terrain, and wildlife. Being the youngest member of an enthusiastically outdoorsy family means that I know a thing or two when it comes to picking out gifts for those that prefer to spend their time surrounded by nature. Whether you're looking for something practical, like a new pair of hiking socks or boots, or want to gift something a little more exciting, like a sleek, inspirational coffee table book or a Stanley pour-over set, these are some of the best camping gifts for hikers, campers, and backpackers right now.

In addition to writing about adventure travel and adventure sports like hiking, camping, and biking, I also write about the gear you need for those pursuits. For the last decade, I’ve tested and reviewed everything from ski jackets and hiking shoes to bike saddles, carry-on luggage, stargazing chairs, binoculars, and more. I see new gear pitches and products almost every single day — so when I see one that gets me genuinely hyped up, that’s a good sign that it’s a very cool product.

The 59-room Newport Resort in Egg Harbor, Wisconsin, is a relaxed, approachable, and amenity-filled property where you can spend a relaxing night while exploring surrounding Door County. As soon as you walk in, you’re greeted with a friendly welcome and enthusiastic, personalized suggestions on what to do in the area from the front desk staff, who are genuinely happy to share insider insights into where they work and live.

Oct 15, 2024 • 6 min read

It's the last day of Amazon's second Prime Day of 2024, which means you have another chance to score big on all your favorite camping deals through tonight, October 9. From backpacks to sleeping bags to water purifiers, we're seeing big savings on some of the best gear for your next outdoor adventure.

It's official: Another Perfect Day is on the way.

Dangling my feet over the bank of a fast-running creek, I watched the sunlight filter through a leafy canopy above me. Here, in the middle of a city of three million people, I felt utterly alone, and though I was loath to admit it, a little disoriented. But that was why I had come.

Oct 8, 2024 • 7 min read

It's time for Amazon's second Prime Day of 2024, which means you have another chance to score big on all your favorite camping deals from now through October 9. From backpacks to sleeping bags to water purifiers, we're seeing big savings on some of the best gear for your next outdoor adventure.

Kenya has long been one of Africa's most popular destinations. There's something here for every type of traveler: Wildlife fanatics flock to Masai Mara for once-in-a-lifetime safaris, beach lovers island-hop through the turquoise waters of the Lamu Archipelago, and cosmopolitans appreciate Nairobi's growing culinary and art scene.

Oct 6, 2024 • 6 min read

Oct 5, 2024 • 7 min read

Born in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, Nemonte Nenquimo, an Indigenous Waorani woman and activist, traveled a long and arduous path to become one of the earth’s fiercest defenders. In her new memoir, We Will Be Jaguars: A Memoir of My People, released September 17, she shares the story of that journey, charting her experience growing up in the forest—a place where months are measured in moons, shamans and plant medicines heal, and dreams and intuition guide one’s path in life—as well as the pain and trauma inflicted by missionaries, oil companies, and governments that have long attempted to erase Indigenous culture and exploit their homelands. Now a leading figure in climate activism, Nenquimo’s book is also the first of its kind to be written by an Indigenous person from the Ecuadorian Amazon, where ancestral knowledge and wisdom about life in the forest have been passed down orally for millenia and the tradition of storytelling never manifests on paper. “For us, stories are living beings,” she writes in the introduction. “Our stories have never been written down. Not like this.”

Oct 3, 2024 • 5 min read

Oct 3, 2024 • 7 min read

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennison Grigsby, an American mom and yoga teacher who lives in Valencia, Spain. It's been edited for length and clarity.