Top Landing Sites in the Galapagos Islands
The spectacular Galapagos Islands have been described as a “living museum and showcase of evolution” by UNESCO, which has added the islands to its list of world heritage sites.
Walls of Resilience — West Bank, Palestine
In the Palestinian Territories, artists are finally breaking their years of silence. The growing art scene in the West Bank is a testament to how the Palestinians are using street art as a form of expression. Politics, a subject you can’t avoid in Palestine, is of course the main theme. Activists have sprawled their works of art and messages across the West Bank’s streets and walls. Expressions like “Free Palestine” and “Don’t forget the struggle” are commonly seen on the walls and in the streets of Bethlehem and Ramallah…
Why Nova Scotia Should be Your First stop on the East Coast
It was our first East Coast road trip in Canada and Nova Scotia was the perfect starting point. Nova Scotia was made for road tripping. We landed at the Halifax airport, we picked up our car and set off to explore the south shore of the province. It doesn’t take long to get anywhere in Nova…
A Backcountry Recovery: Camping in the Lower 48’s Most Remote Place (3/5)
Ray Knell, right, and Ben Masters look out over the Yellowstone River as they make their way to camp along Yellowstone Lake; Photograph by Michael Ciaglo I woke up to the not-so distant howl of a wolf in the deepest backcountry location in the Lower 48. The half light of coming dawn allowed me to barely see our five horses and two mules standing at attention seeking the source of the deep howl. Another wolf joined the chorus, this one further away, up by the headwaters of the Yellowstone River and…
Heading to Outdoor Blogger Summit and SHIFT Conference
Just a quick note to let everyone know that there won’t be many updates to The Adventure Blog for the rest of the week. I’m on my way to Jackson Hole, Wyoming to take part in the first ever Outdoor Blogger Summit, and attend the SHIFT Conference on environment and adventure. I’m looking forward to not only catching up with my
6 Types of Criminals You May Encounter as a Traveler
The world is full of bad, greedy and desperate people. As a traveler in foreign lands they may not always be obvious, these are the types.» TACTICAL iPHONE CASE // HTCS » NOMAD MOBILE GEAR // HLNMD » BADASS BACKPACKS // GRCK Whether you know it or not, you’ve contributed to underworlds in one way or another. It’s almost impossible to live in modern society without doing so, regardless of how innocuous it may seem.The underworld. It’s a vast and integral part of humankind and therefore each country’s culture. VINJABOND Exploring Criminal Underworlds of The World* 6 Criminals You May Encounter w…
Greenland’s Arctic Circle Trail: PART 2
Hiking the Arctic Circle Trail Kangerlussuaq, Greenland The adventure continues as I trek across West Greenland’s colorful tundra on a trail that winds between numerous glacial lakes. Bleached reindeer bones guide the way. NOTE: This is Part 2 of a series. ? Part 1 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Packing/Logistics DAY 4: Hundesø to Katiffik Hiking Distance 20 km (12.5 miles) | 8 hours Arriving at Hundesø …
Is It Worthwhile to Renovate an Old RV? Why Not Just Buy New?
Some of the most frequent questions we’ve gotten over the years (particularly during our summer 2015 bus renovation) have been around the amount we have invested in our RV, and more particularly – why didn’t we just go buy a newer RV with all the features we wanted, rather than building them in ourselves? Is it really worth the effort the renovate an older RV? Of course, the ultimate answer comes down to personal preference and style. Not all decisions are purely about what is most cost effective. In our case however, we …
Unexpected Variety: The Foods Of Yemen
Yemeni cuisine is as surprisingly diverse as the landscape of a country I visited in its last days of stability. Although the security situation has changed considerably in Yemen since 2013, these tastes flavor a culture that’s often obscured by bomb smoke for many around the world. The Spread Yemeni breakfast, lunch, and dinner tables only begin like the photo below from At Hameeda, a completely woman owned and run restaurant near the city of Shibam (northwest of Sana’a). After the first course, plus some lounging, the tabletop is replaced…
4 Places To Visit In Cuba (and one to avoid)
image: Shutterstock.com No matter how much you prepare yourself for a trip to Cuba, you’re still blown away when you first arrive. The life, the colour, the music…it’s all here – a pulsing, heartbeat that sweeps you up and carries you off in its bohemian salsa tempo. The personality of this fascinating country is magnetic, infectious and impossible to say no to. Most interestingly, this incredible vibrancy is everywhere you go in Cuba. Every town and village we visited, the countryside, the city, this vitality is woven into the very fabric of what makes Cuba. This isn’t …
VIDEO: Pizza al taglio #blogville
If you have trouble viewing this video click here: https://youtu.be/1Q1bRicdWJk One of the few things that has remained consistent throughout my life is an absolute love for pizza. Growing up as a child I would request my Mom make pizza for my birthday. If it was time for take-out I’d voice my opinion to…
Kensington Palace On A Sunny London Afternoon
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Spices for Sale in a Market in Banjul, Gambia
Spices for Sale in a Market in Banjul, Gambia Camera NIKON D300S ISO 640 Focal Length 18mm Aperture f/3.5 Exposure Time 1/320
Keeping History Alive At The Tarpesti Ethnographic Museum.
Romania has a long and rich history and a colourful cultural tapestry that is not well known outside of the region, and these traditions are being kept alive at the small but impressive Nicolas Popa Ethnographic Museum in Tarpesti, Romania. Following a long line of artisans, Nicolai Popa was something of a modern day Renaissance man, and was at various points in his life a …
(M) Notes from the Field: Rambling the High Sierra (Revisited)
An alpine ramble along part of the Roper High route of the High Sierras, leaves plenty of time for fishing and relaxation. by Ryan Jordan | 2015-09-29Two years ago, my son and friends completed a trek in the High Sierra out of the Florence Lake trailhead. Photos from that trip were published in Rambling the High Sierra. On that trip, we pieced together an off-trail route with packrafts. We returned in 2015, this time using Mammoth Lakes as…
Tips for a value-packed travel adventure
Backpacking is a value packed activity. Travelling light and free is only very rarely the pursuit of middle aged millionaires. More often it’s the province of free-wheeling folk who are not quite ready to settle down to the serious business of full time family life and a suited and booted business career.Metaphorically as well as practically speaking, backpacking depends on cramming as much as you can into…
Why the Osprey Sojourn is the best luggage for travel!
Backpack or suitcase? Straps or wheels? Which of these two types of luggage should you use to pack for a long trip? These are questions I debated back and forth before setting out on this most recent trip around Europe. When I first set out on my big 15-month round-the-world trip I carried a 60L backpack. Even though the size of my pack forced me to adopt a minimalist packing style, I still found the weight to be a little too much for me. Sure, it was super convenient because I …
Whitewater Rising
Photo by Jess Daddio This weekend will see one of the biggest rain events in recorded history for the western part of the Carolinas. The heart of such whitewater classics as the Green Narrows, Linville Gorge and Raven Fork, Western North Carolina is already soaked from last weekend’s rain and has been hit with over an inch and a…
How to Travel Switzerland on a Budget
Switzerland conjures up many images. On one side, there are majestic mountains, delicious fondue and chocolate, big banks sheltering people’s money, precision watches, and an orderly society. On the other, heart attack–inducing prices: $8 USD coffee or beer?! $50 steaks?! A $15 menu at McDonald’s?! $35-40 hostel beds?! WTH! Switzerland is rated the most expensive country in the world to…
What to Wear in Iceland and the Arctic Regions
Unless you’re some kind of masochist, there’s absolutely nothing enjoyable about heading beyond the Arctic Circle without dressing for the occasion. The Norwegians have a saying, ‘There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing’, and I couldn’t agree more. As a general rule of thumb, what you wear in the Arctic regions often dictates the level of adventure you’re able to get away with. You might look great in a pair of high heels, but not so great after you’ve been…
Europe’s Rising Star: Bordeaux
Visitors once just glanced over Bordeaux‘s stately 18th-century squares and harmonious architecture before heading out of town. The wine cellar at L’Intendant, a wine shop in downtown Bordeaux (Photograph by Gianluca Santoni / Sime / EStock Photo) The Route des Châteaux, running north from the UNESCO-listed city’s center, winds through the Médoc wine region, past a roster of famed chateaus—Latour, Margaux, Lafite Rothschild. But Bordeaux now uncorks more reasons to linger in the city. A revitalized riverfront makes an increasingly popular port of call for international…
There’s More to Slovenia’s Triglav National Park Than Lake Bled
It was drizzling by the time I arrived at Vintgar Gorge, but not enough to discourage me from making the hike. Truthfully, the gorge had not even been on my radar. I had taken the bus to Lake Bohinj in Slovenia‘s Triglav National Park the day before, intending to work my way back to Ljubljana via Lake Bled, stopping for a few hours in each place. But one look at Lake Bohinj, with its encircling Karst limestone towers, emerald water, and pocket beaches, and knew…
Would you go on holiday on your own?
I tend not to go to the cinema unless I really want to see the film. This probably happens a handful of times each year and I must say I love it. There’s no doubt in my mind that the cinema is more special than watching something on television or indeed on a plane. The big question for today though is… is it ok to go on your own? I am firmly in the yes camp. I think it’s ok to do almost everything alone. Apart from perhaps tennis and tango. And a see-saw. But…
High five from the Cotswolds
Tamara Kaye-Honey, founder of Los Angeles interior design studio House of Honey, is our kind of traveller: intrepid and in-the-know. It’s why we tapped her as a Smith Hotel Awards judge, and to share top tips from a recent family Cotswolds escape. 1. BEST PLACE TO FIND RELIGION | AT THE CHAPEL BAKERY On the way from London, stop off for a mid-morning nibble At the Chapel bakery, a charming congregational church-turned-coaching-inn in …