Cowee Mountain Overlook as seen from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Photo courtesy of Mary Anne Baker via Flickr. Do you look forward to a scenic fall drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway or a leaf peapin’ cruise on Virginia’s Skyline Drive every year? Well here is your chance to prove it. Vote for the Blue Ride Parkway or Skyline Drive in USA Today‘s 10 Best Readers Choice Award selecting America’s favorite scenic autumn drives. The field includes such notable thoroughfares as the Going-to-The-Sun-Road in Montana’s Glacier National Park, Colorado’s West Elk Loop, … [Read More]
From Pencils to Planes: An Update on FLYTE
In July, I launched a new charitable foundation called The Foundation for Learning and Youth Travel Education (FLYTE) to raise money for high schools in rural and low-income communities so that they may send their students on international educational trips. Since it launched, we’ve raised $11,400! First, I want to say thank you, thank you, thank you! This is completely awesome! Your support … [Read More]
Visiting The Dragos Voda Bison Reserve In Romania.
Given my love for animals and my passion for wildlife tourism, when I was given the chance to visit a Bison reserve in Romania I was eager to see how they balance their ethical responsibilities with the demands for tourism, and what I saw surprised me. I admit I didn’t know all that much about the many issues surrounding Bison conservation before I arrived here, beyond the fact that they are an at risk species of course, and given Romania’s general struggles with tourism infrastructure, I was … [Read More]
(M) Micro Snow Stove Mk 15 For Ultralight Alpine Camping, Part 2
The pursuit for warmth, snow-melting power, and comfort during winter expeditions is never-ending. This homemade, lightweight stove offers warmth and comfort for those long winter days. by Tim Clarke, with Editorial Assistance by Roger Caffin | 2015-09-16In part 1 of my story I defined the key feature that I required in … [Read More]
4 Things to do in Canada Before You Die
With it’s amazing wildlife, stunning landscapes and wonderful people, Canada is one destination you’ll never forget. If you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip here, you need to know what to tick off your list. To give you a helping hand, here are five uniquely Canadian experiences that you’ll never forget.Wake up to Niagra FallsThe majestic Niagra Falls is one attraction that makes it on to everyone’s itinerary for Canada. But how can you make the experience special when there are hoards of tourists lining the viewing platform? Here’s an… [Read More]
Warsaw: The cool up-and-coming capital that’s full of surprises
Warsaw took me by surprise. I feel like the Polish capital is a really well kept secret that very few travellers know about (even I was out of the loop until my recent visit). However, what I found was a really cool city with an up-and-coming art scene, lots of unique attractions, and a bit of a Soviet edge. Visiting Warsaw made me think of a younger version of Berlin before… [Read More]
The Great Big List of Cheap Outdoors & Travel Gear Websites
(Last updated September, 2015) **This post includes affiliate links, which means I am paid a small commission of any sales resulting from their use. For more information see my disclosure policies page. How These Websites Sell Such Cheap Stuff By buying selloffs and promotions in bulk and avoiding the overhead costs of physical stores (leases, employees, bills, etc.) discount gear websites are able to offer incredibly cheap travel and outdoors gear.  Seriously. You can find good brand-name products for 40-80% … [Read More]
BRO Athletes: Laura Farrell at the 2015 Green River Takeover
Two weeks ago, 56 women came together for a single mission: to have a great day on the Green River! It was the second annual Green River Takeover, an event created to bring together the female kayaking community for a day of inspiration, camaraderie, and most importantly, fun! I don’t feel like I do the best job at putting into words what this day is all about, so I’ll mostly let the pictures do the talking. Registration started bright and early, but that didn’t seem to slow anyone down. Thanks to… [Read More]
21 Reasons Traveling to Guatemala is Addictive
21 Reasons Traveling to Guatemala is Addictive originally appeared on Green Global Travel. Lake Atitlan, Guatemala by chensiyuan via CC21 Reasons Traveling to Guatemala is Addictive Guatemala, unlike any other place I’ve been, seems to hypnotize the travelers who brave its borders. Despite being flagged as a risky location by various embassies worldwide, this country … [Read More]
Conquering Mountains: A Guide to Solo Female Travel
From Matt: For close to a year, Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse has been writing a monthly column on solo female travel for this website. She’s covered WWOOFing in South Africa, hitchhiking in China, safety tips, what to tell naysayers, and much, much more. Over the last few months in response to many emails and inquiries, Kristin and I worked together on a guide to solo female travel. It includes lots of practical travel information but also tips and advice that are specific to women and their travel needs. It’s an awesome book. Here’s … [Read More]
