Looking for a unique camping experience? Leave your tent at home, and rent a decommissioned fire lookout or Forest Ranger station for the night.
A Beer Lover’s Guide to Craft Breweries in Boston
If you’re a beer lover in Boston, visiting a craft brewery is a must. Ryan went to all eleven microbreweries in Boston proper, and this guide includes highlights on each one and tips for making the most of your visits.
Hiking Away from the Crowds: Maine’s Cutler Coast
It’s certainly not the best-known destination in New England, but Cutler Coast in Maine is one of Ryan’s favorite places to hike – and to get away from it all.
Paddling through History: A Kayak Tour of the Boston Harbor Islands
Boston Harbor is full of history and ripe for exploration. There’s no better way to get up close and personal with the islands’ history – and with nature – than an independent kayak tour.
Deserts, Mountains, Islands: Our Dream Destinations (part 2)
We have a world map with ten pins for the places we most want to visit. Ryan’s top countries range from somewhat conventional to not at all, but they all promise great adventure.
What happens when two avid travelers buy a map together?
We just wanted to buy a map, but it opened up a bigger conversation about how we organize memories of past experiences & think about goals for the future.
Do You Need a Folding Kayak?
Are you disappointed there’s no room for a kayak in your tiny apartment? Do you wish you could easily get your boat to launch points around the city, and even in the backcountry? A folding kayak just might be the answer to your problems.
An Icelandic Layover: How to Spend 24 Hours in Reykjavik
A one-day trip isn’t long enough to do everything you might want to in a destination. But Ryan’s 24-hour layover in Reykjavik is a good reminder that any amount of time in a new place is worth it if you commit to exploring.
A Quick Guide to Visiting São Miguel in the Azores
From how to get around to where to eat to what to do, our guide to the Azores covers everything you need to plan your own trip there.
Abandoned Views: A Photo Essay from the Azores
We didn’t expect to find an abandoned luxury hotel during our hike in the Azores, or to be able to explore it freely. This photo essay on urban exploration tells the story of the hotel, the implications of its abandonment, and the lessons it can teach us.