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Ski Like a Local: 6 Lesser-Known Ski Areas in Montana

February 25, 2017 By Ryan Victor 4 Comments

Skiing and snowboarding can be pricey hobbies, especially at all-inclusive destination resorts like Big Sky or Park City. Fortunately, budget-friendly ski trips are completely doable, especially in Montana. Skip the exclusive resorts, and head to local ski areas instead. These six lesser-known ski resorts in Montana have great conditions, but they're also budget-friendly - and relatively uncrowded.

Skiing (and snowboarding) definitely isn’t a cheap hobby, but a ski trip doesn’t have to wipe out your savings. Skip the famed destination resorts, and head to one of Montana’s lesser-known ski areas instead. You’ll save a ton money but still get great ski conditions – plus a little more local charm.

Filed Under: Active and Healthy, Montana, Nature and Outdoors, North America, Off the Beaten Path, Skiing, U.S. Tagged With: activities, Bozeman, Missoula, Travel Styles, Whitefish

Cycling New England: The Top 5 Rail Trails

December 19, 2016 By Ryan Victor 1 Comment

If you’re planning to travel to New England and you love the outdoors, you won’t want to miss the region’s best rail trails. They’re perfect cycling, walking, and running paths, and most have some history, too. Try one of our top bike rides in New England, and explore Boston, Cape Cod, Lake Champlain, and more.

New England is a haven of outdoors activities, and some of its most impressive options are the bike trails that have popped up to replace old railroad tracks. Here are our favorite rail trails for cycling throughout New England, and most can even be reached by public transportation from Boston.

Filed Under: Active and Healthy, Cycling, Maine, Massachusetts, Nature and Outdoors, North America, Rhode Island, U.S., Vermont Tagged With: activities, Boston, Burlington, Cape Cod, New England, rail trails, Travel Styles

3 Sea Kayaking Trips to Take in New England

December 1, 2016 By Ryan Victor 16 Comments

If you’re planning to travel to New England and you love to kayak, try one of these day trips: the Casco Bay Islands in Maine, Portsmouth Harbor in New Hampshire, or the Thimble Islands in Connecticut. Sea kayaking in New England means scenery, lighthouses, and even urban exploration - just mind the currents!

Fortunately for an avid paddler like Ryan, New England has plenty of great options for kayaking. Here are three of his favorite spots, plus tips for planning your own trips.

Filed Under: Active and Healthy, Connecticut, Kayaking, Maine, Nature and Outdoors, New Hampshire, North America, Off the Beaten Path, U.S. Tagged With: activities, New England, Portland, Travel Styles

A Guide to the Best Yoga Studios in Boston

November 22, 2016 By Jen Ambrose 27 Comments

Boston is a city that’s conscious about health, wellness, and fitness, and there’s a yoga studio in nearly every neighborhood. Here’s our list of the best yoga studios in the Boston area (including options in the North End, Back Bay, Cambridge, Somerville, Allston, and Brighton), with classes in Vinyasa flow, Iyengar, Ashtanga, restorative yoga, meditation, and more.

Whether you’re an avid yogi visiting Boston or a Bostonian considering your first class, our guide to some of the city’s best yoga studios has everything you need to know.

Filed Under: Active and Healthy, Massachusetts, North America, U.S., Yoga Tagged With: activities, Boston, meditation, Travel Styles, yoga studios

Hiking Away from the Crowds: Maine’s Cutler Coast

August 4, 2016 By Ryan Victor 5 Comments

Cutler Coast in Maine is one of Ryan’s favorite spots for hiking. If you’re looking for some peace and quiet, you’ll love it, too! Click for details on planning your hike.

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.

Filed Under: Active and Healthy, Hiking, Maine, Nature and Outdoors, North America, Off the Beaten Path Tagged With: activities, Cutler Coast, New England, Travel Styles

Paddling through History: A Kayak Tour of the Boston Harbor Islands

May 26, 2016 By Ryan Victor 4 Comments

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.

Filed Under: Active and Healthy, Educational and Experiential, Kayaking, Massachusetts, Nature and Outdoors, North America Tagged With: activities, Boston, Boston Harbor, Travel Styles

Do You Need a Folding Kayak?

March 8, 2016 By Ryan Victor 4 Comments

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.

Filed Under: Active and Healthy, Gear and Packing, Kayaking, Nature and Outdoors Tagged With: activities, folding kayak, Travel Styles

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Hi! We’re Jen and Ryan, an American couple on a journey to travel the world while working from the road. We’re passionate about outdoor adventure, responsible travel, and getting off the beaten path. Passions and Places is a space for us to share our stories and tips with you, but most importantly, we hope to inspire you to seek your own adventure.

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