Queenstown, New Zealand

Last Updated: September 28, 2011

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...

Bangladesh: Environmentalism in the Most Unlikely Place

Last Updated: September 28, 2011

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

Norway's Unrivaled Public Huts

Last Updated: September 28, 2011

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...

Camping in Norway

Last Updated: September 28, 2011

Norway has some of the most liberal public access and camping laws in the world, formalized by the Outdoor Recreation Act of 1957. They are great for Norwegians and travelers alike; below is background...

How to Prevent Altitude Sickness for Trekkers

Last Updated: September 28, 2011

Quite simply, drink a minimum of five liters of water per day, no matter what. This is easier at lower elevations when it’s hot, but becomes more burdensome when temperatures cool off and you perspire less...

New Zealand's Great Walks

Last Updated: September 27, 2011

New Zealand has nine Great Walks in total—with five on the South Island, three on the North Island, and one on Stewart Island—centered in some of the country’s most iconic scenery. They are fastidiously managed by New Zealand’s...

Fiordland, New Zealand

Last Updated: September 22, 2011

When people imagine New Zealand, the scenery of the Fiordland Region often comes to mind. Situated in the southwestern corner of the South Island, Fiordland is dominated by the verdure of rainforests blanketed in ferns, the snow...