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The once glorious but now forgotten coastal village and its secluded island getaway...

The Jotunheimen Mountains are a place of superlatives. Translating to the “home of the giants,” they are the highest mountains in Norway and Northern Europe, Jotunheimen National Park is the country's...

The Dovrefjell-Rondane corridor is Norway’s closest approximation of Montana’s Big Sky Country in the United States: a supreme stretch of wide-open, rolling mountainous terrain. The area is home to the mighty musk ox...

The Manaslu Circuit is the trekking jewel of Nepal. Bordering the Annapurna Conservation Area to the west and the Tibetan Plateau to the north and east, the region was closed to foreign tourists until 1991, effectively blocking the...

The Annapurna Sanctuary trek, also known as Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek, is a powerhouse—it’s one of the shortest major treks in Nepal and gets up close and personal with some of the biggest mountains. The trek begins with...

The West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island has a way of sneaking up on travelers and becoming one of their favorite destinations in the country. Just up the road from Queenstown, Fiordland, and Milford Sound...

Stretching from the southern end of Puget Sound north to the Strait of Georgia, the Salish Sea...

The following items are recommended for a typical multi-day trek in Nepal. Some treks have teahouses throughout while others require camping and the necessary equipment. The size of your backpack depends primarily on whether or not...

The Lofoten Islands are located roughly 100 miles north of the Arctic Circle off the west coast of Norway, separated from the mainland by the waters of Vestfjord. Even with the efficient Norwegian...

Queenstown has been dubbed the “Adventure Capital of the World” and the reputation is well earned. In close proximity are seemingly endless adrenaline-inducing activities such as bungee jumping, skydiving, jet boating, whitewater rafting, heli-biking...

Lawachara National Park and improving air quality reveal a glimmer of hope...

Norway is home to the largest and best public hut system in the world, a way of life for locals and a novelty for visitors. The Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT) oversees 460 cabins...