When you envision a tropical getaway in the Philippines, Bohol is often associated with the Chocolate Hills and the large, lively beaches of Panglao Island. For most tourists, the adventure begins the moment they step off the Cebu to Bohol ferry, eager to immerse themselves in the island’s legendary beach lifestyle. However, there is a secret …
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Our travels have taken us to the ends of the Earth from deep in the heart of Africa to so far north in Finland that the sun didn’t set. When we had the chance to go to McCarthy, Alaska, we knew we had to take it. In summer, McCarthy is the gateway to America’s largest …
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When you’re constantly on the move—navigating airports, hopping trains, stuffing bags into tiny overhead compartments—the last thing you want is to be fussing with uncomfortable, impractical clothing. Over the years (and thousands of miles), I’ve tested more travel outfits and brands than I care to admit. From sweltering hikes in Southeast Asia to long-haul flights …
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I’ll be honest — I came to bike travel a little later in life. I was a hiker first. A wanderer. A “let’s see what’s down that side road” kind of traveler. Cycling felt… intimidating. Lycra-clad speed demons, endless hills, and the fear of being that person slowing everyone down. Turns out, I couldn’t have …
Nepal has always sat firmly in my top ten places in the world. There’s just something about hiking in Nepal that no other destination quite matches. But as my plane touched down in Kathmandu this time, I wasn’t sure what version of Nepal I would find. It had been 18 years since my last visit. …
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