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There are 12 islands in the largely off-the-traveler-radar Marquesas archipelago.
Tourism is relatively new to the Marquesas Islands, making it an ideal place for thoughtful travelers to explore.
Nearly 900 miles west of mainland Tahiti is an archipelago relatively unknown to Western tourists, at least so far as South Pacific island destinations go. It’s the Marquesas archipelago—one of five island groups in French Polynesia—and includes 12 islands, onl...

In Chilean Patagonia, Dientes de Navarino is a trek of superlatives. It starts from the southernmost town in the world—Puerto Williams, on the 55th parallel. Because it’s so close to the Antarctic tectonic plate, cold air and ferocious weather blow up from the frozen continent below. No other landmasses extend this far south, so winds from the east race uninterrupted around the globe bef...

It’s that magical time of year — go-time for applying for 2022 national park permits for trails and adventures this summer and fall.
Some of the most beautiful parks in the US have an overtourism problem, which is why you may need an advanced permit if you want to hike or backpack through a national park this summer.
If you’re dreaming of a summer camping trip, make sure to pay close attention to that national park’s permit dates — the process for snagging them can be cutthroat. If you miss t...

Duffel bags are great for throwing over your shoulder and stuffing into overhead bins, but it doesn’t take long for your shoulder to hurt if you’re lugging a full bag. That’s why we love rolling duffels: bags that give you all the portability of a duffel bag with the option of rolling it across smoother surfaces. Some have pull-up handles like a piece of spinner luggage, while others just have lightweight wheels with no handle for easy foldability and storage.
Really, the only downsides of ro...

The resort town of Whistler is a beautiful, snowy ski town only about two hours from Vancouver. And the drive to get there is one of the most scenic you'll ever take: the Sea to Sky Highway.

Get ready to snuggle under the stars and relax in alpine luxury.
Even city slickers will want to leave behind the bright lights for a few days to explore Utah, an outdoor wonderland with the perfect blend of luxury and adventure.
It's easy to see why Utah honeymoons are becoming more and more popular—after all, a honeymoon in Utah blends varied landscapes and out-of-this-world natural sights with outdoor adventures and five-star resorts made with romance in mind.
Thinking about a Utah honeymo...

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In the market for a new snowboard? Lucky you—the quality and quantity of snowboards on the market have never been higher. Technology and innovations in snowboard design have made it simpler for people to find the perfect board idea for whatever style of rider you are: whether that's hitting jumps in the...

We rounded up the best California campsites, whether you want easy car camping or backcountry fun.
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Ah, the Seychelles—that far-flung island chain off the coast of northern Africa is heaven for scuba divers. With more than 100 islands, most of which are uninhabited, and a relatively small amount of tourists impacting the oceans and beaches, the Seychelles has some truly epic scuba diving.

Actun Tunichil Muknal cave is not for the claustrophobic, arachnophobic, or anyone afraid of the dark. In fact, ATM cave is best for travelers who don’t mind jungle hiking, river crossing, mosquitos, and mud--and that’s only the trek to the cave.

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I had texted Tim, my geeky-hip northern California tech friend, to ask if he would lend me the name of his ayahuasca shaman for this article. I’m not sure what it says about me as a person that I’m only one step removed from having an ayahuasca shaman in my list of contacts. Given the popularity of the drug among the open-minded millennial crowd, perhaps I’m not the only one. Ayahuasc...

One of the best things about rock climbing is that you can do it almost anywhere that has elevation changes. Almost every country in the world offers some amount of rock climbing or bouldering (climbing much shorter rocks without ropes.)

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A volume of photos from Amber Books rediscovers abandoned trenches, lookout posts, fortifications, and weaponry from World War I.
Take a look inside a photo book that collects more than 150 images of abandoned World War II tanks, aircraft, and warships found in Europe, the …
Unknown to most tourists, there's a network of tunnels underneath the city of Los Angeles. By some estimates, 11 miles of them. One growing walking …
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Cycling is having a moment in 2020. Interest in road cycles and mountain bikes is higher than ever, with major companies reporting month-long backlogs on bikes. And it's not surprising – with travel effectively canceled until at least 2021, more and more buyers are turning to their own roads and backyards for entertainment. Fortunately for bike manufacturers, 2020's 'safer at home' mentality coincides perfectly with the rise of affordable and consumer-focused e-bikes.
E-bikes are essentially ...