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Endurance athletes, thrill seekers, and the yoga set have all fallen for stand-up paddleboarding. Find your perfect match.
Home of the Tour de France and the bicycle, the continent is best explored on two wheels
Think you live in the best town in America? Prove it by entering your town in our Best Towns tournament. All you need is an Instagram account.
Can an asteroid-impact zone or the shores of a lava lake be beautiful? Absolutely.
Showering outside is one of life’s small pleasures. Discovering there’s one adjoining your hotel room is an enormous joy.
Glaciers, crevasses and mountain bikes? Episode 3 of Mind the Gap: The Making of unReal takes us to an unlikely destination: the Pemberton Ice Cap in B.C.'s backcountry. Cam McCaul, James Doerfling and Graham Agassiz put their bike handling skills to the test as…
From mountain biking and climbing to swimming and kiteboarding, there’s a lifetime of adventure in the Lone Star State
Hang Son Doong, located in Vietnam, is the world's largest cave. Filmmaker and photographer Ryan Deboodt recently took cameras and a drone with him into the cave, to capture what the otherworldly landscape is like from the air and ground. More of Deboodt's work can be…
Polar Night is a short film that tells the story of the people who live and work in a remote Norwegian town 250 miles north of the Arctic Circle, as they wait to see the sun for the first time in over two months. Filmmaker…
Even if you’re more likely to scoff at a spa than be found in one, you’ll still be in awe of these relaxing retreats.
Lift tickets for $20, hot dogs for $1.50, and no snow-making machines. Quebec’s Mont Chilly is one you don't want to miss.
Finish the season at one of these lower-key hills
Stop using that beat-up suitcase—and pack your new luggage with these foolproof essentials
If loud, cramped, and impersonal beach bars aren’t your thing, then turn your attention to these low-key drinking establishments where the owners will probably greet you and views are as top-shelf as the cocktails.
Even more of the most adventurous landscapes, lodges, and outfitters on earth
Don't plan any vacations before reading this year's Best of Travel winners.
Because you can have it all. Bring your favorite traveling companion to the slopes and everyone will be happy.
Vancouver is an incredible city, nestled in between mountains and the sea. Many residents choose to explore the city by bicycle, and Thomas Eleizegui, a local rider and owner of Musette Cafe, loves one particular ride called Cypress Mountain – a 10.5 kilometer climb that gives the…
Seeing Europe's famed countryside just got a lot easier.
The aerial cinema experts at Teton Gravity Research release the first ultra HD footage of the Himalayas shot from above 20,000 feet with the GSS C520 system, the most advanced gyro-stabilized camera system in the world. Filmed from a helicopter with a crew flying…
Thirty years after it was officially decommissioned comes Bicycle Route 66—the first all encompassing cycling map of the iconic byway. So finally, you can ditch the car and explore the most historic road in the U.S. on two wheels.
For the latest film from More Than Just Parks, the crew spent 15 days covering over 200 miles in California’s Joshua Tree National Park. Known for its immense boulder piles, colorful cactus fields, endless desert expanses, unusual Joshua trees, and epic climbing routes, the park…
Relaxing on the Greek islands is easy. Finding a unique outdoor adventure? Much trickier. So take it from someone who has lived there and stop the guessing.
Tow this ultralight camping trailer with a motorcycle.
We knew the Balkans were beautiful, but this is really something. Filmmaker Amir Kulagic shot this stunning timelapse of some of Bosnia’s most popular mountains, lakes and waterfalls in 4K, and the country never looked better. …
The Ebola virus has devastated a tiny corner of West Africa, but the entire continent is feeling the fallout
Gas is cheap and flying is not. The dollar is strong, so tourists will be flocking to Europe—leaving domestic destinations blissfully uncrowded. The result: stay local and the country will be yours.
If you love sleeping under the sky, you should try it in the coziest way possible—within the snug confines of a plush outdoor bed.
Bring your creature comforts wherever the road takes you.
And it definitely has the coolest heli-skiing setup.
Take in as many mountains (and drinks) as you can in a breakneck, hardcore-skier's perfect weekend in Park City and Deer Valley.
Plan a perfect weekend to the legendary British Columbia ski area
Where to ski, stay, eat, and drink in the Colorado mountain town.
Who needs nightlife when your days are spent tackling terrain like this?
The isolated community is still a ski-bum heaven, with steep and deep terrain and a touch of cowboy charm.
From surfing powder to high-altitude hot tubs, California boasts an array of splashy wintertime activities for the whole family.
Wild West charm alongside wild, crowd-free lines—Let's Go!
Ocearch, a non-profit organization founded by former reality-TV host Chris Fischer, is known for their research on Great White Sharks and other apex ocean predators. In the Spring of 2014, the Ocearch team headed to the remote Juan Fernandez Islands off the coast of Chile on a…
Among the benefits to hitting the trail in winter? No mosquitoes. But there are more!
After 5 years of work, 38 flights, and 10 separate visas to Burma, photographer David Heath released his first book late last year. Undeniably one of the most raw and photogenic places on earth, Heath brought an eye to the region that can only be explained by his hours logged behind the lens and devotion to this project. We caught up with Heath to hear his thoughts on some of his favorite images and get a preview into his 248-page book Burma: An Enchanted Spirit.
Capture the placid perfection of a winter forest by staying in one of these arboreal lofts. Not only are they specifically made to weather the cold, but they’re cozy too.
The sport has long been the cardio cousin to carving lines alpine style. But, people are finally beginning to realize that it’s actually a lot of fun! Especially if you hit up one of the trails listed here.
Saddle up for brisk days and cozy fireside nights at some of the plushest digs in the West.
The tropical paradise, once a blighted war zone, is rapidly opening up to travelers. But is the push to boost tourism coming at too high a price?
The sport has reached critical mass, which means there are more trails than ever across the U.S. curated specifically for those extra wide tires.
If lingering holiday malaise and winter's cold, short days are knocking you off your game, look no further. One of these trips is sure to recharge you.
If you've never been to India, go with a company that knows the ropes, even in a well-traveled state like Kerala. Here's how to do it right.
That's what they call the southern Indian state of Kerala, a laid-back tropical paradise where you can paddle hidden backwaters, trek the rugged Western Ghats, look for tigers, indulge in Ayurvedic treatments, and chill out on unspoiled beaches. Just leave your manic Western self behind.
Yow: Icelandic for Yes is a surf and fly fishing film shot in Iceland. “Yow” isn’t just a word, it’s a feeling – it’s smiling with a pull of whiskey after a long day in the rain, it’s believing in the unknown. From rendezvousing with 16th generation farmers while discovering…
Portions of the country remain off-limits, but the risks of visiting many of the most popular adventure destinations have been overstated. You just need to know where to stay.
Looking for some of adventure on your Caribbean escape? Down for going off the beaten path? Check out these often-overlooked islands that are more than the sum of their white sandy beaches.
Who needs an après ski scene when there's one happening right on the slope?
Most Travelers aren't directly affected by the resumption of U.S.-Cuba diplomatic relations.
Travel website Hopper has got snagging airfare deals down to a science.
The Black Fly Collective presents, Iceland: Up From Below, a visual story of three friends exploring the wilds of Iceland together. Follow them on a journey through the beautiful and varied landscapes of the remote Atlantic island. …
Unleash your inner Norse god while driving one of these scenic winter routes.
Photographer Ben Moon takes us on his journey to the desert to climb some splitters in Indian Creek, using the all-new Lytro ILLUM camera—designed to capture fuller, deeper, and more stunning images than ever before.
The latest film from More Than Just Parks, this video is the culmination of two weeks spent exploring the Great Smoky Mountains National Park during peak fall color. The park is known for an extraordinary display of fall colors, incredibly diverse wildlife and for…
A new visa policy makes it much easier for Americans to travel to India. But it’s a big country. Where should you go?
Stronger dollar? Check. Weaker euro? Check. Time to go see the world again!
Ever since Swiss photographer Bruno Augsburger discovered the Canadian Yukon Territory in 2000, he's made it his goal to spend as much time there as possible. Augsburger will spend weeks alone in the wilderness, relying on bushcraft skills to survive.
Snagging a trip to Antarctica has never been so simple. Still, it's one of the trickiest places in the world to visit. Here are the five ways to get there.
Complaints abound, but number one may surprise you.
A group of friends built the houseboat we never knew we needed. Even better: It's available for rent.
Want to skin the frontcountry? Try these six spots.
No two ski resorts are alike. But which one is right for you? We break down more than 30 of North America's best to find the perfect fit.
Pack up the surfboards and the mountain bikes but don’t get too lost in adventure, there’s plenty to eat and drink as well.
Is there such a thing as the greatest vista on earth? The Japanese think so, and they've got the breathtaking Three Scenic Views, a trio of iconic landscapes that stand above the rest. One writer takes them all in on a breakneck tour.
