Searching for the perfect gift for hiking, backpacking, camping this holiday season? All of our suggestions for the best gifts for hikers have been personally trail tested by us. Using the top gear for backpacking, camping, hiking and getting outdoors is important to us so we can cover more miles on the trail and camp […]
Top 10 Arizona Hikes
When you think of hiking in Arizona, I bet most of you picture tumbleweeds blowing and hiking in 100°F+ temperatures through the desert in search of water. You might be surprised that Arizona isn’t a barren landscape where you’re sure to discover the secret location of Jimmy Hoffa’s body – okay, or more likely a […]
2023 Digital Camera Gift Guide
What is the best digital camera for travel? Just like finding the best of anything, it really depends on style, need and budget. If you’re looking for a camera to gift the photography lover in your life, we’ve rounded up a guide to the best digital cameras you can buy in 2023 for various uses […]
Top 10 Things to Do on South Korea’s Jeju Island
Jeju Island is South Korea’s only tropical destination and makes a great destination for a quick getaway from Korea. It’s a hot spot for honeymooners, beach lovers or outdoor enthusiasts. With literally hundreds of flights a day from Seoul, it’s actually the worlds busiest air route. As it’s only a quick one hour flight from […]
Aprica Ski Resort: Ski-in Ski-out in the Alps
Do you like skiing but hate lugging your ski gear on buses and walking what feels like miles to get to the slopes? Then Aprica, a small town in the Valtellina province in the north of the Lombardy region of Italy, is the perfect winter destination. Aprica Ski Resort is perfectly situated with over 20 […]
Winter Adventures in Bormio
The Alps are home to some incredible winter adventure destinations and Bormio, Italy is definitely one of them. Located in Italy’s Lombardy region, Bormio is just across the Swiss border from the far more expensive St. Moritz, yet offers world-class skiing and a variety of winter adventure activities to keep both skiers and non-skiers entertained. […]
Bitto Storico: The Oldest Edible Cheese in the World
When I think of an old cheese, I typically think of an aged Parmigiano-Reggiano since it’s aged from 18, 24, or 36 months. But when I visited the Valtellina Valley in Lombardy, I was introduced to an even older cheese: Bitto Storico. Bitto Storico can be aged up to 18 years – and no, that […]
Castles, Caves and Cheese in Chiavenna
Located just a 2-hour drive from Milan or 30 minutes from the shores of Lake Como you’ll find the quiet village of Chiavenna. It’s a hidden gem steps away from tourist packed Lake Como nestled in a valley on the northern edge of the region of Lombardy. Chiavenna is rich with mountain views and you’ll […]
Skiing at Austria’s Stubai Glacier
With so many ski resorts to choose from in Austria, why choose Stubai? The Stubai Glacier is the largest glacier ski resort in Austria and it has one of the longest open seasons in all of Europe, with guaranteed snow from late October until June. If you’re planning a ski trip early in the season, […]
Best Grand Canyon Hikes
Each year more than five million flock to the Grand Canyon to see the staggering views. But forget the tour bus and don’t be satisfied with simply peering over the rim on your Grand Canyon trip. The best way to experience the Grand Canyon is from below the rim. With more than 500 miles logged […]
