When I first stumbled across The Poor Man’s Guide to Europe at the used book sale, I almost didn’t give it a second glance. Sure, it was only $2, but who needs travel advice from sixty years ago? Ah, but how was I wrong!
You don’t necessarily need a backpack to go backpacking. Sometimes a duffel bag will work just fine.
Freshly home from Iraq, I lit out on what was supposed to be an epic solo road trip through the American West. But my actual experience was hardly what I imagined it would be.
An interaction with an angry motorist and his friends turns bizarre.
In the summer of 2012, I participated in a history field school in Montana. These are a small sample of the images I captured on that trip.
Rio Negro has all the makings of a great ecotourist destination: A secluded location, generous hosts, spectacular waterfalls, protected forestland, and a plethora of hiking and camping opportunities. The problem? No tourists.
Take a standard U.S. military duffel and turn it into a durable backpack for your travels or outdoor adventures!
In January 2014, my girlfriend and I traveled to Honduras with Farmer to Farmer, a small Wisconsin nonprofit working in Honduras and Guatemala “to support peace and cross cultural understanding. Representatives from Farmer to Farmer met with their coffee growers to see how they were doing, as well as to negotiate a contract for the next season.
Going on your first bicycle tour, even a short one, can seem a little daunting. Here’s a few guidelines for getting on the road fast.
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