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Hiking + Cycling
21 Beautiful Hikes Around the World You Should Do in Your Lifetime
Some of these hikes are well known, some underrated. All are Afar tested and approved, bringing you closer to the Earth.
May 19, 2026 05:23 PM
In the Magazine
I Spent 12 Days Trekking to Everest Base Camp. Here’s the Story in Photos.
Images from a quieter hike to Everest Base Camp, filled with visits to monasteries, walks through ancient forests, and stops in local villages
November 6, 2024 08:43 AM
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Michelle Heimerman
Tips + News
Nepal Reopens to Adventure Travelers
Mountaineers and trekkers who agree to quarantine for a week at a hotel in Kathmandu—among many other restrictions—are now welcome back to Nepal.
November 4, 2020 02:20 PM
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Binaj Gurubacharya
Outdoor Adventure
I’ve Dived, Trekked, and Safaried the World in a Wheelchair—Here’s Who Made It Possible
After 20 years of traveling the world as a wheelchair user, Sophie Morgan highlights the people and operators making high-impact adventures more accessible.
March 20, 2026 11:13 AM
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Sophie Morgan
Safari
How to See Silverback Gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda
Use these tips and list of recommended tour operators to plan a trip to see the famed silverback gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda.
July 11, 2022 11:05 AM
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Bailey Berg
Fall 2023
What It Was Like to Hike the Alps’ Largest Glacier
Glaciers are one of nature’s most awe-inspiring phenomena—they’re also extremely vulnerable to climate change.
October 19, 2023 07:48 PM
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Kathleen Rellihan
Hiking + Cycling
This 240-Mile Trek in the Swiss Alps Is All About Mountain Huts and Cheese Shops in the Clouds
The Via Alpina trail spans eight European countries, and Switzerland’s section is a hut-to-hut dream.
October 31, 2025 12:56 PM
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Lucy Kehoe
Sustainable Travel
These Are Some of Scotland’s Best Eco-Lodges and Sustainable Adventures
Whether hiking, fishing, or whisky tasting, explore Scotland the sustainable way.
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Hiking + Cycling
6 Great Hiking Apps for Adventurous Travelers
Whether you’re planning a multiday backcountry trek or a sunrise hike in a national park, these apps make it easier to stay on track.
July 17, 2024 06:59 AM
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Kayla Matthews
Hiking + Cycling
An Expert Hiker’s Guide to the 3 Most Legendary Trails in the U.S.
A record-breaking hiker offers insider tips on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail.
April 16, 2024 05:29 PM
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Bailey Berg
Epic Trips
How to Experience Machu Picchu
Traveling to Peru’s famed Inca citadel is an epic trip worth taking at least once in your life. Here’s how to make the most of it, whether you’re hiking or arriving in style on a luxury train.
August 4, 2023 08:13 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Food + Drink
From the Himalayas to the Rockies: Colorado’s Immigrant-Led Sherpa Culinary Boom
Kindred high-altitude lifestyles and a mountain-to-mountain connection have drawn Sherpas to Colorado. Restaurants are at the core of their close-knit communities.
April 16, 2026 04:08 PM
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Vanita Salisbury
Hiking + Cycling
You Can Visit Countryside Inns, Idyllic Beaches, and Rugged Mountains on These 8 Canadian Hut-to-Hut Hikes
These trails showcase Canadian nature, with wilderness huts and cozy inns en route.
November 20, 2025 06:27 PM
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Chloe Bergé
Solo Travel
Solo Travel Can Be Life-Changing. These Stories Will Inspire You to Take the Leap
From art retreats to mountain treks, this collection of articles has trip recommendations and advice for any type of solo traveler.
August 14, 2025 09:47 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Outdoor Adventure
This Ruin-to-Ruin Hike Has 435 Miles of Coastal Towns, Sarcophagi, and Swimming in the Mediterranean
The Lycian Way in Türkiye is like a multiday trek through an open-air museum along the beach.
February 2, 2026 01:57 PM
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Alexandra Gillespie
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