5 of the Coolest Spots to Swim in Central America As the summer begins to wind down, some of us still can’t get enough of the heat. Central America might be toasty but it also presents some of the best places to cool and swim in the world. Toss in its...
10 of the Most Terrifying Roller Coasters in America Remember your first ride on a roller coaster? Were you a young daredevil who begged and pleaded with your folks to let you go or were you dragged against your will kicking and screaming by your friends?...
All Aboard! Get Your Sea Legs at These U.S. Maritime Museums Waves crash violently against your boat, and the sails up ahead are almost torn to shreds by the howling winds. All you can taste are the salt water and blood on your lips, while the smell of gunpowder burns...
Darek and Ilona Take the World: Bear Sighting in the Adirondacks! Just when we thought that they couldn't get any cooler, our favorite traveling couple does it again -- this time in the Adirondacks. Not only are they mountain skiers, city trekkers, safari voyagers and...
Mongolian Cuisine Is a Carnivore’s Dream Come True Mongolia is one of the few countries where nomadic culture still thrives today. As I drove through the country, I saw nothing but grasslands with free roaming herds of animals accompanied by a nomad or two....
Lollapalooza, Elvis Presley, and Scuba Diving: Your Must-See Guide to August Happy August, folks! This is the final month of wet, hot, American summer before the cooler breezes of fall kick in, and we’re going to make it count, am I right? If you haven’t taken your summer...
7 Rewarding Pilgrimages You Can Make On Foot Though the idea of being called a pilgrim brings images of kindergarten Thanksgiving plays to mind, the ancient practice of a sacred trek to holy sites is still a robust practice in our modern world. With...
7 Unexpected Snorkeling Spots Around The World Tired of the same old lists with the same old tropical snorkeling spots? Yeah. We are too. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of unique diving spots — from exploring the continental divide off of the...
5 Guided Tours Through The Bloody Trails Of History’s Greatest Conquerors Though in modern times the idea of invading, conquering and claiming an already inhabited land as your own seems archaic and barbaric (and wrong!), it is worthy to note that this is how much of the world as...
Here And There: The Best Biking Routes Around The World Here's a reason to travel that's going to get your blood a-pumping and your heart a-racing -- biking around the world! The record-breaking time is about seven months (195 days and six hours, to be exact) to...
I Travel To… Run In A Marathon As part of our #ReasonToTravel social media campaign, we jogged through our most memorable travel moments and realized many of those unforgettable travel experiences come through participating in some event or...
Reason To Travel: To Celebrate Cultural Heritage Worldwide If ever there was a reason to travel, here it is. Travel, in its ideal state, is always an avenue for learning, enlightenment and celebration. Countries and cultures around the world find plenty to celebrate:...
5 Destinations That Will Inspire A Digital Detox It’s true, Instagramming all of the amazing sights as you travel can be as exhilarating as actually seeing all of the amazing sights in the first place. Heck, I’ve even been guilty of checking work email...
How To Survive A Music Festival As An Adult As the old RV rolled in front of my friend’s Seattle home, I picked up my bags and tried to contain my excitement for the weekend to come: a four-day musical extravaganza complete with carefully plotted...