I grew up in a lower middle class family and worked my way through college. So I couldn't afford to travel internationally much until I was in my thirties. For me, eating exotic food from around Keep Reading
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Mary and I have been going to the lake 3 to 4 times a week on average for the last 12 years– ever since we pooled our savings and bought a used pontoon boat in 2009. Because travel is work Keep Reading
The Best Beach Gear For Your National Beach Day Celebration
August 30 is National Beach Day, a holiday designed to raise awareness of the beauty of beaches while also encouraging the clean-up of beaches worldwide to help save the lives of sea birds & Keep Reading
The 30 Best Hiking, Running, & Walking Shoes for Men in 2021
It's an old cliché that you can tell a lot about a man by the shoes that he wears. But it's not just an old wives' tale. A recent study by researchers at the University of Kansas has revealed Keep Reading
The Best Hiking Gear for 2021: 35+ Product Reviews
Like many people, our hiking adventures have never been as frequent or as vital as they have been during the COVID-19 era. With international travel basically impossible (and morally Keep Reading
The Best Backpacking Gear for 2021: 35+ Product Reviews
Hiking has never been more popular (or essential) than it has become in the COVID-19 era. With the pandemic making international travel nearly impossible (and largely inadvisable) for the Keep Reading
The 30+ Best Women’s Hiking, Running & Walking Shoes for 2021
Whether trekking through the desert in Jordan, to see Gorillas in the jungle of Rwanda, or just exploring the cobblestone streets of the Greek Islands, we've learned the importance of good shoes Keep Reading
Why International Travel Insurance & Trip Cancellation Insurance Are Important for 2021 & Beyond!
Making travel plans is always incredibly exciting. Who doesn't love making itineraries, checking things off their world travel bucket list, and getting ready for the trip of a lifetime? But despite Keep Reading
2020 Holiday Gift Guide
Normally at this time of year we'd be posting our annual Best Gifts for Travelers guide, showcasing all the best travel gear for your 2021 adventures. But in 2020, the entire world got a stark Keep Reading
The Best Gifts for Campers, Hikers & Nature Lovers
With international travel at an all-time low, camping, hiking, and other forms of outdoor recreation have never been more popular. America's state parks, national parks, and national forests are Keep Reading
