When I boarded my Icelandair flight from Denver to Reykjavik, I was greeted by a smiling, crisply attired blonde flight attendant who handed me — and every other passenger — a small bottle of Icelandic glacial water. The label indicated it was bottled at the...
England is full of idyllic areas for hiking and biking, including the Lake District and the Cotswolds. I’ve just returned from one of the most rewarding of these regions, the Salisbury Plain, located in the verdant southwest, about three hours by car from London. ...
One of the joys of a visit to Japan is the opportunity to experience a traditional green tea, or matcha, ceremony and tasting. On a spring visit to the island of Shikoku, my tour group was exploring the grounds of Matsuyama Castle when we came...
For the family that wants to paddle, pedal, snorkel, or hike its way through a wild paradise, the southernmost part of the southernmost state in the continental U.S. calls....
Nuclear tourism is becoming more and more popular. Despite the safety hazards, would you consider taking an "atomic tour"?...
It was approximately two minutes after we’d driven through the final gate with signs warning, “Keep all windows closed. Do not stop vehicle beyond this point. Do not turn around,” when the oldest of...
Adventure travel isn’t only about adrenaline-inducing activities, back-of-beyond hikes and the thrill of getting close to big carnivores in the wilderness… sometimes, eating abroad can be a big adventure, too! ...
One of my earliest childhood memories is trout fishing with my grandfather at Acadia National Park. A few decades later, my wife Gayle and I honeymooned on Deer Isle. In the years between, I’ve driven the “reaches,” long, narrow peninsulas that stretch like fingers into...
What matters most to adventure travelers? Personal growth, passion for activity, environmental concern, shared family experiences and authentic local culture....
Most kids come with a built-in compass pointing always toward adventure. If there’s an overgrown path that needs exploring, or a curious hole that must be poked with a stick to see what lurks within, you can pretty much count on your young explorer rising...