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Winter Hiking in Eastern Ontario

Winter Hiking in Eastern Ontario

Just because the days are getting shorter and the weather is getting colder, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy active outdoor adventures. While ski bums are flocking to the hills, there are many snowy Ontario adventures to be had for those who prefer to go slow. Exploring...

How to Have an Adventure-Filled Vacation in Puerto Vallarta

How to Have an Adventure-Filled Vacation in Puerto Vallarta

There are so many wonderful destinations across Mexico. Cities, beaches, mountains, jungles—but Puerto Vallarta is one of the only places to offer the best of everything. The bustling city is full of a wide array of restaurants and is surrounded by impeccable clear...

6 Hot Springs Around the World to Visit this Winter

6 Hot Springs Around the World to Visit this Winter

With the weather turning colder, picture yourself on vacation soaking in the rich mineral waters of a hot spring surrounded by tropical volcanic forests or the Northern Lights overhead. Sound relaxing? While there are plenty of options for hot springs around the...

Haunted Pilgrimages to Make This Fall

Haunted Pilgrimages to Make This Fall

Some see October as the time to pull out chunky sweater collections and sip on hot cider while walking through crunching piles of leaves. Others see it as the season to hunt the paranormal. If you happen to fall into the latter group, here are five haunted pilgrimages...

The Best Places to See Fall Colors in Ontario

The Best Places to See Fall Colors in Ontario

Autumn is a gorgeous time to be in Ontario, Canada. The province is covered with lakes, forests and cliffs. With very few peaks above the treeline, the province turns into a sea of fall colors every year. Whether you hike, canoe, drive or take a train, here are our...

Meet Slovenia: Mountains, Lakes and a Green Capital City

Meet Slovenia: Mountains, Lakes and a Green Capital City

Nestled between tourist hot spots like Italy and Croatia, the little country of Slovenia is only slightly smaller than California, but has much of the same appeal. From the mountains of the Julian Alps, to an impressive wine region and a trendy capital city, Slovenia...

The 10 Most Spectacular Zip Lining Experiences Across the Globe

The 10 Most Spectacular Zip Lining Experiences Across the Globe

Zip lining is an item on many travelers’ to-do lists. It’s an activity that packs just enough of an adrenaline kick for the adventurous types, it offers stunning views for those who travel to be awed by nature and it’s accessible enough that the whole family can get...

4 International River Cruises to Add to Your Bucket List

4 International River Cruises to Add to Your Bucket List

What comes to mind when you think of a cruise? Probably days on end at sea, a few tropical excursions and an endless buffet. River cruises, however, provide a completely different experience for those on board. A river cruise is a leisurely way to travel, but still...

Hiking in Frontenac Provincial Park

Hiking in Frontenac Provincial Park

It’s nearly 5 p.m. by the time I arrive at the access point. I’m so concerned I won’t get to my site before dark, I forget to ask all of my questions when I check in at the park office. Where’s a good place to go swimming near my site? Are there any boil water...

Hiking the Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand

Hiking the Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand

As I pass by on the gravelly path, sulfuric steam wafts off the top of Mount Ngauruhoe, an active volcano. This particular volcano, which is most famously known as the stand-in for Mount Doom in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, is just saying a friendly hello. But...

The 5 Best International Climbing Destinations

The 5 Best International Climbing Destinations

Climbing has become quite the sensation over the past few years. Although it’s been a popular sport for many decades, you may have noticed more and more rock climbing gyms popping up in your neighborhood recently. And while climbing in a gym can give you a great...