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View from Grandstand 34, inside the hairpin curve at Turn 10

Canadian Grand Prix: Attending an F1 Race in Montreal

The little green island in the crater lake is the world's smallest volcano

Mount Taal, The World’s Smallest Active Volcano

South Beach, Miami

Best Time to Travel to Miami: A Month by Month Breakdown

Dave on a scenic drive in Oahu, Hawaii

Oahu Scenic Drive: Ultimate One-Day Itinerary

Highlights from Dave

Dave atop Mount Nemrut

13 Best Places to Visit in Turkey

Swim With Pigs in the Bahamas: What To Expect

View toward Mexico on the Hot Springs Canyon Trail in Big Bend National Park

Hiking Hot Springs Canyon Trail (Big Bend National Park)

Dave at entrance to Big Bend National Park (photo: Kelly Lemons)

Top 10 Things To Do in Big Bend National Park

Highlights from Keith Robinson

Backpacking the Lost Coast Trail in California

Lost Coast Trail: A Four-Day Adventure on the California Coast

Keith on a mountain peak in Joshua Tree National Park, California

Joshua Tree Climbing: The 10 Highest Peaks in the Park

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: A Real California Adventure

Badwater Basin in Death Valley

Death Valley National Park: A Three-Day Visitor's Exploration

Great Adventures

Butterfly Balloons in Cappadocia

Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride: A Sunrise Adventure

Umantay mountain as seen on Salkantay Trek

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: A Daily Account

Hospital - El Ganso 24 cross and Astorga

Walking the Camino de Santiago on a Budget

Makalu Base Camp Trek

Best Treks in Nepal: Where to Hike in the Himalaya

Appalachian Trail bridge

Planning an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike

Via Francigena in Tuscany

Via Francigena: The Ultimate Walking Tour in Tuscany

An 800 mile trek across Nepal's Great Himalaya Trail.

Great Himalaya Trail: An 800-Mile Walk in Nepal

Wearing protective gear provided to us, including rubber boots and a battery-powered headlamp.

Potosí Silver Mine Tour at Bolivia's Cerro Rico

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United States

Hot air balloon ride in Temecula, CA

Top 10 Things to Do in Temecula, California

The Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota

10 Fun and Free Things to Do in Sarasota

Trisaetum Winery

10 Best Wineries in Willamette Valley According to a Sommelier

Kermit's Treme Mother in Law Lounge

7 Best Jazz Clubs in New Orleans

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Central America

Johnny Cay, San Andres

San Andres Island, Colombia: A Travel Guide

Dave in Exuma Cays, The Bahamas

Staniel Cay Travel Guide: The Best Little Island in The Bahamas

Dave in San Blas Islands, Panama

Backpacking Panama: A Two-Week Itinerary

View of Providencia

Providencia Island, Colombia: A Travel Guide

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South America

Colorful Cartagena

12 Amazing Things To Do in Colombia (for 2022)

The author at the true Equator

Top 10 Things to Do in Ecuador

A scenic view of El Poblado, Medellin

Medellin Travel Guide: Advice from an Expat

Llapingachos served with chicken, chorizo, a fried egg, and salad is typical of Ecuadorian food.

Ecuadorian Food: Typical & Traditional Cuisine

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Europe

Switzerland Shoulder Season

Switzerland on a Budget: 10 Essential Tips

Iceland

Iceland's Ring Road: 9 Amazing Places to Camp

Palaiokastritsa beach

7 Beaches in Corfu That Will Leave You Speechless

Oludeniz, Turkey

Turkish Riviera: Exploring Turkey's Turquoise Coast

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Asia

Royal Enfield

How to Travel in India with a Motorcycle

10 National Dishes from Southeast Asia

Mount Bromo

12 Natural Wonders of Southeast Asia

Helicopter at Everest Base Camp

15 Reasons to Visit Everest Region of Nepal

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New Stories

Birdseye view of trees near Ladybower Reservoir in the Peak District, UK (photo: Ben Griffiths)

Why The UK's Countryside Is a Fantastic Place To Embrace Nature

Horse leaving a trailer

How to Prepare for a Trip With Your Horse In 2022

Grapes in Tuscany

8 of the Oldest Wineries in the World

Backpacking in Poland (photo: Eduard Trott)

Travel and Insurance: Prepare Yourself For the Unexpected

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