Survival Guru

Jason Motlagh on the Darién Gap

The incredible story behind a journalist's terrifying journey through high-conflict jungle.

Robert Young Pelton

He was kidnapped, survived an assassination attempt, and joined the hunt for the most deadly terrorist. Meet the most interesting man alive.

What Would Happen if You Never Bathed?

Most of us shower daily to stay clean. But from a scientific standpoint, our modern hygiene habits are overrated.

The Challenge of Not Knowing

Some plan trips in advance; others let the current carry them. For Amy Ragsdale, traveling with risk takers like herself has helped her trust the process of exploring without a full map, rather than fight it.

The Last of the True Cowboys?

Two years ago, Filipe Leite turned his ponies south on a journey from Canada to Brazil. Ten thousand miles later, he's almost home after facing drug traffickers, grizzlies, and mad bulls on an epic transcontinental trip.

Cyclists: Motorists See You as Moving Targets

The roads are dangerous. But the real hate happens on social media. And it's both disgusting and scary.

Heimplanet The Cave

Redesigning the backcountry shelter

What are the Best Wipes for Travelers?

What Do I Need in My Bug Out Survival Bag?

Drowned

5 stories by our editors about near-death experiences and how they survived.