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How Escape Rooms Made Me a Better Traveler

While stitching a thread between escape rooms and traveling may seem like a stretch, the more escape rooms I’ve attempted, the more I’ve noticed myself honing the same skills that I use for traveling.

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Trekking Through the World’s Premier Jaguar Preserve

Belize is home to one of the largest known concentrations of jaguars on the planet. On a solo-guided trip, I traversed through this Central American jungle and up Victoria Peak to see what I could discover.

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What I’ve Learned Running Around the World

At best, I’m a reluctant runner. Yet somehow running has become a major part of my life and travels. Now, I run every where I go.

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Tech-Free Travel: How I Discovered the Joys of Portland Without My Phone

Recently, our writer decided to try an experiment: Go to a city she'd never been to and explore it without using my smartphone. Here's what she learned exploring Portland without a phone.

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How Guilty Should We Feel About Our Travel Footprint in 2020?

In our global climate crisis, we often hear that travel is one way to wreak havoc. How guilty should we feel about the impact of travel in 2020?

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Why an E-Bike Is Perfect for First-Time Mountain Bikers

E-Mountain Bikes promise to transform the novice rider into someone able to handle moderately challenging climbs. Our Editor put that claim to the test.

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Why You Need to Take a Solo Trip in 2020

Traveling solo isn’t about not having anyone to go with. Rather, it’s about purposefully choosing to go on your own — and surprising yourself along the way.

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Facing Fear and Learning to Surf in Costa Rica

On a dream trip, I grapple with a near-broken foot to catch my first thrilling wave. Facing my fear and learning to surf in Costa Rice was no easy feat.

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The Psychology Behind Stumble-Upon Discoveries

In a world of carefully-structured itineraries, what makes surprising travel discoveries stand out? Our writer set out to explore why stumble-upon discoveries matter.

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Rowing One of the World’s Wildest Rivers: the Jarbidge-Bruneau

The Jarbidge-Bruneau was ranked among the top 10 adventures in the world by National Geographic. This spring, I rafted these two back-to-back waterways to find out why.

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Why You Need to Slow Down When You Travel

Switching to an alternative form of transportation can enhance your travel experience. Not yet convinced? This is why you need to slow down when you travel.

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