Floating on the surface of the Pacific Ocean, I watch a sea turtle flap its fins, speeding through the sea despite its dinosaur-like appearance. I roll on my back to see blue-footed boobies diving in and out of the water looking for sardines to improve their mating prowess (the more small fishes they eat, the bluer, and more attractive, their…
Whether you’re looking for an escape without shelling out money for a plane ticket or you need some inspiration for planning your next adventure, travel documentaries are a great way to explore somewhere new without leaving your couch. Here are five of our favorites. 1. Jiro Dreams of Sushi Jiro Dreams of Sushi follows the 85-year old sushi master…
International travel came grinding to a halt in 2020, crushing the vacation plans of people all over the world. Parents who’d been looking to experience new cultures with their kids were suddenly left marooned inside their own homes instead. With the inaccessibility of foreign soils, we’ve had to get creative with cultural immersion. The beauty of at-home travel is that…
What better escape-cation than into the water? Solo travelers feel right at home on the beaches of foreign shores. Family trips are much more relaxing when little ones can spend hours in the water while parents enjoy the sun. And there’s a reason honeymoons are frequently filled with turquoise seas and white sands. Swimming vacations also provide a great way…
Recently I’ve been dreaming of my next big international trip. While it may be far off, I know that I would love to explore a city by bicycle. (Perhaps one of these?) Cycling is a great, low impact way to stay active—at home or in a faraway place. And it can be a great way to immerse yourself in the…
Travelers rely on planes, trains, and automobiles to get to most of their destinations. But if you ask us, there’s no better way to familiarize yourself with a place than to see it on foot. As fun as urban adventures are, getting out in the backcountry can really give you a whole new perspective on a country. It’s also a…
Exercise and physical activity are an essential part of leading a healthy and fit life. Regular physical activity helps you maintain a healthy weight as well as lower your risk of serious diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer and more. However, when you’re traveling, your exercise regimen can fall by the wayside – you’d rather make the most of…
Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos is known as one of the best stretches of beach in the entire world. Its white sand and blue-green water are calm compared to the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and it provides the perfect spot to spend hours lounging with a good book and even a cocktail. It’s what initially drew my husband and…
Sailing around the world is the stuff of daydreams and romantic notions. Who hasn’t sat in their office or behind the wheel on the way to soccer practice with visions of leaving it all behind for a simpler life at sea? But reality soon crashes that party; if only you had more money, a way to make it work with…
The perception of climbing a mountain is that it’s dangerous, difficult and that it pushes you to the limits of your physical and mental abilities. That can be the case in some extreme cases, such as Mount Everest, but that’s actually not the norm. There are mountains all around the world that are so safe and manageable to climb, that…
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