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5 Reasons to Go to Colorado this Summer

Forget the snow-capped peaks for now and consider Colorado your next summertime destination. In warm weather, the Rocky Mountain State delivers with endless festivals and outdoor activities.

Posted by Brad Cohen on May 13, 2013 at 4:36:13 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged: Colorado, Summer, Outdoors, Bikes,
Climbing Everest: The First-Timer's (Easy) Guide

Author Broughton Coburn knows more than a thing or two about Mt. Everest. He's the author of several books on the subject, including the recent The Vast Unknown: America's First Ascent of Everest. Here, he pulls the curtain back on what you can really expect from climbing Everest. (Plus, there's a sweepstakes!)

Posted by Broughton Coburn on May 03, 2013 at 1:42:09 PM EDT in Outdoors Tagged: Mount Everest, Nepal,
Guide to the Best of Southwest Ireland

Home to the picturesque Ring of Kerry, Killarney National Park, and Blarney Castle, Southwest Ireland boasts contrasting landscapes, mild climes, great outdoor adventures, and charming B&Bs.

Posted by Megan Eileen McDonough on April 30, 2013 at 1:56:30 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Ireland, Outdoors,
Just Back From: The Canadian Rockies

Surrounded by the jagged, snow-dusted Rockies on every side, Canmore is an adventurer's (and a photographer's) dream, where you can indulge in the great outdoors all year round.

Posted by Trish Friesen on April 15, 2013 at 8:58:55 AM EDT in Outdoors, Trip Ideas Tagged: Canada, Outdoors
Whole Journeys' Kathy Dragon on Food, Locals, and Playing it Small

Whole Journeys is a guided travel program run by Whole Foods that takes travelers around the world on ultra-local and unique culinary experiences. We caught up with the executive director to get the scoop.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on February 28, 2013 at 8:57:51 AM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Food, Hiking Walking
Beyond Machu Picchu: 5 Must-Do's in Peru

Most trips to Peru include a stop at the awe-inspiring Incan city of Machu Picchu. But no trip should just stop there—from Huayna Picchu to indigenous communities, here are our other must-do's.

Posted by Salwa Jabado on October 24, 2012 at 10:43:59 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Peru, Outdoors, Food
Hut-Hopping in New Hampshire's White Mountains

Some weekends, you're looking for more rugged terrain than city sidewalks. Cue New Hampshire's White Mountains, where we hut-hopped, hiked, and ate fresh, mouthwatering food.

Posted by Bee-Shyuan Chang on October 10, 2012 at 1:43:42 PM EDT in Outdoors, Hotels Tagged: Hiking Walking, New Hampshire
Insider's Guide to Corcovado National Park

Costa Rica's beautiful Corcovado National Park is a stunning place for a hiking holiday. But with unpredictable weather and various access points, you'll want these indispensable tips with you.

Posted by Megan Snedden on October 10, 2012 at 12:11:26 PM EDT in Outdoors, Travel Tips Tagged: Costa Rica, Outdoors
Insider's Guide to Telluride, Colorado

You know Telluride for its white powder slopes in the winter and fun summer weekend festivals, but fall is a fantastic time to visit. From hiking to mountain-side fine dining, here's our insider's guide.

Posted by Jessica Dupuy on September 11, 2012 at 12:12:40 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged: Colorado, Telluride, Fall,
6 Hikes with Luxury Hotel Perks

Hotels with stunning, natural settings have started to offer hikes with luxe perks like spa treatments and post-hike feasts. Because no one should ever hike outdoors without amenities to sweeten the deal.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on August 08, 2012 at 4:35:26 PM EDT in Hotels, Outdoors Tagged: Hotels, Outdoors,