Ask backpacking Europeans what they love about traveling in the USA and you’ll likely get an answer that goes something like this: “When you order food in America, the portion sizes are huge!” Sure we have a non-functioning congress that makes national parks shut down, an annoying visa process that turns away half the people …

I’m in Ecuador right now, the third time I’ve been here. I’m finally making it to Cuenca this time. I’m sure I’ll be back again because after three trips I have still just scratched the surface. This is a small country compared to many of its neighbors, but due to some natural geographic advantages, there’s …

When I was 22, I thought for sure I knew everything. Then I got a real job, went traveling, got married, and had a child. It turns out I had a lot to learn still. Here’s a bit of what I’ve learned since then when it comes to travel. You can’t get worthwhile things done …

White water rafting, rappeling into canyons, ripping across desert dunes in ATVs, mountain biking, kayaking across pristine lakes, hiking behind waterfalls…in Mexico? When most people think of the country just south of the USA, they picture beaches, snorkeling, whale watching, and maybe surfing. Sure, you can do all those things and lots more around the …

If you enjoy getting out on the water on a kayak or stand-up paddleboard, can you really do either if you’re not by the water? If you don’t have a huge SUV with a luggage rack? I’m posting this from the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City, where I’m getting ready to check out …