When it comes to travel these days, the sky isn’t just the limit– it’s the goal. Travelers are venturing far and wide for prime viewing of eclipses, meteor showers, and the northern lights. A travel trend referred to as astro tourism, planning a vacation around the night sky is a magical way for families, solo travelers, or couples to reconnect…
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The pandemic brought several changes to the travel industry—one trend has linked traveling with well-being, giving rise to wellness tourism. Although not a new concept, it gained tremendous popularity after the pandemic as people seek unconventional ways to care for their health. Find out more about what it is and why many find it necessary. What Is Wellness Tourism? The…
My friends and I take an annual ski trip for a week at a rented cabin, and we have had a few trips where we were underprepared for severe weather conditions. I learned a lot and now know the essentials to surviving dangerously cold weather. Whether you’re going on a trip or staying home during this time, here are some…
Mikaela Ferguson is on a mission: to give you the knowledge and skills you need to take better trips outside. No stranger to the outdoors, Mikaela fell in love with backcountry tripping when she was a kid at camp. She trained to be a trip guide so she could spend more time outdoors and started leading trips at camp and…
Some see October as the time to pull out chunky sweater collections and sip on hot cider while walking through crunching piles of leaves. Others see it as the season to hunt the paranormal. If you happen to fall into the latter group, here are five haunted pilgrimages for your next autumnal ghost sighting. Edinburgh Vaults: Edinburgh, United Kingdom It’s…
Zip lining is an item on many travelers’ to-do lists. It’s an activity that packs just enough of an adrenaline kick for the adventurous types, it offers stunning views for those who travel to be awed by nature and it’s accessible enough that the whole family can get involved. But with a whole wide world to explore and so many…
What comes to mind when you think of a cruise? Probably days on end at sea, a few tropical excursions and an endless buffet. River cruises, however, provide a completely different experience for those on board. A river cruise is a leisurely way to travel, but still allows you to visit many destinations along the way—sometimes you’ll even stop at…
As I pass by on the gravelly path, sulfuric steam wafts off the top of Mount Ngauruhoe, an active volcano. This particular volcano, which is most famously known as the stand-in for Mount Doom in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, is just saying a friendly hello. But another active volcano on the trail has closed down some of the…
Climbing has become quite the sensation over the past few years. Although it’s been a popular sport for many decades, you may have noticed more and more rock climbing gyms popping up in your neighborhood recently. And while climbing in a gym can give you a great workout, there’s nothing quite like enjoying the payoff of a beautiful view at…
Statues and monuments are pretty standard sightseeing locations—but what about statues underwater? Most of us don’t think about the sights that lie on the ocean floor. From mysterious shipwrecks to underwater museums, here are the five underwater statues worth taking the plunge for. 1. Museum of Underwater Art The Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) is located in the Great Barrier…