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    • Sri Lanka  Throughout the years, Sri Lanka has been known by many names, but the one that perhaps describes it best is the old Persian name, Serendib, meaning ‘serendipity’. In just 2009 Sri Lanka saw the end of a brutal 26 year long civil war. The entire nation breathed a sigh of relief, and finally, this beautiful teardrop shaped island opened up to the rest of the world once again. Since then, the entire country has been in a constant state of growth. The skyline of Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital city, is shooting skyward as rapid developments take root, one after another. The bustling streets of Kandy and Anuradhapura are quickly filling with tourists. But outside of the urban meccas, Sri Lanka’s tangled green jungle, rolling hills, and surf-washed shores draw a different kind of traveler. Extreme nomads with a burn for outdoor adventure have long known Sri Lanka’s real charm isn’t something you’ll find in the city. You’ll find it in the butter flat lagoons, strong wind, and barreling surf. You’ll find it in the desolate islands, the hidden waterfalls, and the mysterious mountain temples. Surrounded by hundreds of kilometers of coral reef, and inland, covered in winding rivers and…
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a hiker standing on top of Hallett Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park. He's overllong a beautiful blue ravine, mountains, and a blue sky with white clouds.
Hiking USA

Hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park: Unmissable Hikes & Trails

Your guide to exploring Rocky Mountain National Park’s best hikes and trails. Spreading over a thousand square kilometers, Rocky Mountain National Park features mountainous terrain, alpine tundra, and evergreen forests. It was founded back in 1915 in northern Colorado, north of Boulder, and the state’s capital Denver. There are numerous Read more…

By Mark Anderson, 7 months7 months ago
man crouching down at the edge of a lake in Yosemite National Park. The dramatic scenery features mountain peaks, pine trees, hiking trails, and a sunny reflection on the water of the lake.
Hiking USA

Best Hikes in Yosemite for Exploring the National Park

Your guide to Yosemite’s best hikes and trails. Whether they’re experienced or newbies, all hikers like diverse trails. The most popular hiking trails in the world are often the ones that offer the most diverse landscapes to hike through — and the sheer scale of the landscape makes al the Read more…

By Mark Anderson, 7 months7 months ago
three photos of famous hikes in africa and a caption that reads : 5 adventurous hikes in africa
Hiking

Hiking in Africa: 5 Adventures for Your Bucket List

Hiking in Africa is an experience of a lifetime. Africa – home of some of the most majestic wildlife on this planet. It’s easy to equate Africa to adventure. The African wilderness has been time and again romanticized in every middle-of-nowhere extreme-conditions type of movie ever made. Every adventurer must Read more…

By Anna Timbrook, 9 months9 months ago
three part image: the first of grace and rachel snowshoeing with rachel's dog, the second of the village of le monetiers-les-bains in serre chevalier, and the third of the girls sitting in the snow in les hautes alpes
France Hiking

Snowshoeing in Le Monetier-Les-Bains, Serre Chevalier

Le Monêtier-les-Bains is an underrated gem. After our first two days of snowboarding on the slopes of Serre Chevalier, we were pooped.  Our bodies were desperately in need of some R&R, but on Monday morning we somehow managed to gather our efforts long enough to emerge from under the duvet, Read more…

By Grace Austin, 12 months10 months ago
Landscape shot of the bright green mossy floor of gougane barra forest park, with the trunks of tall pine trees rising up into the air.
Hiking Ireland

Gougane Barra: Where to Hike, Cycle & Stay in Cork’s Magical Forest

Here’s what you need to know to plan your visit to Gougane Barra. It was a muggy August afternoon in West Cork. One of those days where rain and shine streamed down from the sky in equal doses, often at the same time. Every time the sun broke through the Read more…

By Grace Austin, 1 year1 year ago
three part cover photo of various hikes in ireland: the first is a winding road through the mountains, the second is the giant's causeway, the third is slieve league in county antrim.
Hiking Ireland

Hiking in Ireland: Your Complete Guide to the Best Hikes & Walks

Wondering about hiking in Ireland? Here’s your one-stop guide to making the most of the Emerald Isle’s trails. Even as a local, there’s still roughly a BAJILLION hiking trails in Ireland I’ve yet to explore — and if that doesn’t excite the crap out of you I don’t know what Read more…

By Grace Austin, 2 years1 year ago
shadowy landscape of the grand canyon with one very small person standing on the edge of a rocky face overlooking the scenery
Hiking USA

Hiking the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim in 1 Day: How NOT to Die!

Guest post written by Sarah Maurer of Miss Adventure Pants Looking for an ultra endurance hike that will break you down, lift you up, and blow your mind — sometimes all in the same hour? Then the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim (R2R2R) hike might be exactly the poison you’ve been seeking. Read more…

By Sarah Maurer, 2 years7 months ago
woman on beach along the Camino Portuguese leaning against the wind
Hiking Portugal

Portuguese Camino: You Were Worth Every Blister

Interested in hiking the Portuguese Camino? Adventure writer Anna-Lena shares her tips & experience. I felt powerless and stuck in my job. I knew I had to change something because I didn’t want to continue like that. I wanted to achieve more and I knew I could do better. But Read more…

By Anna-Lena Behringer, 2 years2 years ago
climbing the grand teton at sunrise
Climbing Hiking USA

Hiking & Climbing the Grand Teton: Everything You Need to Know

Thinking about hiking (or climbing) the Grand Teton? Adventure writer and experienced climber Meg Atteberry shows us the ropes. The Grand Teton is the crown jewel of the Teton Mountain Range in northwestern Wyoming. Traditionally, this land belonged to the Bannock, Blackfoot, Crow, Flathead, Gros Ventre and Nez Perce Native Read more…

By Meg Atteberry, 2 years3 months ago
Royal Pavilion in Phraya Nakhon Cave
Hiking Thailand

Phraya Nakhon Cave, Thailand: Complete Hiking & Outdoor Adventure Guide

300 mountain peaks. A million-ish steps. A few dozen monkeys. And one hidden pavilion. Welcome to the wonders of Phraya Nakhon Cave. Cave? Temple? Thailand? There’s only one place you could rightly be thinking of. Deep in the heart of Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park is a seriously special Read more…

By Grace Austin, 2 years7 months ago
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