This post was written in partnership with Rockport You’ve heard of The Hamptons. And you’ve most likely heard of Montauk. Both are world renowned summertime destinations along the Atlantic coast of Long Island, known for their rich and famous visitors. But what if you’re looking for a weekend retreat from New York City or the surrounding area and don’t care to “see and be seen?” What if you’re looking for
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If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve seen several photos from my recent trip of a lifetime to the Galapagos (like this one, this one, this one and this one). You also may have been one of the over 160,000 people who saw the article on Business Insider detailing my trip to the Galapagos. Most recently, my trip to the Galapagos was featured in a full page spread in Hong
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Each installment of Fund This Now highlights one awesome travel-related product currently on Kickstarter. If you like what you see, show your support! — When it comes to duffle bags, looks vary drastically. But on the functionality front, most duffle bags are essentialy the same — they offer one large central compartment, and sometimes, a few small interior and exterior pockets. With that setup, things can get messy. Luckily, New North is here
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Car camping, noun - ”a type of camping which involves driving to rather than walking to a campsite.” In other words, it’s the opposite of backpacking, where creature comforts get the boot in favor of a lighter and more streamlined pack. Not true with car camping, where the only thing that limits what you can bring is how much you can stuff in you car. And while you might have the space, you
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In each installment of Just So You Know, I share with you one thing you should know about (like a hidden place to stay, a unique experience or incredible place to eat). Whatever it is, you probably don’t know about it…but now you do! — The Basics Just So You Know: Eigg Time’s Sweeney’s Bothy Location: Isle of Eigg, Scotland (Map) How To Get There: Fly to Glasgow. From Glasgow, take the ScotRail to Mallaig
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As a traveler who, based on my age, falls into the millennial generation — and as a travel writer who’s written about how millennials relate to the outdoors and how the outdoor industry is changing to relate to millenials — I was happy to help out when a producer from CBS This Morning asked me to be part a segment on how millennials experience the outdoors. So to get the story,
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My iPhone is constantly dying. Really, it blows my mind that we can send robots to Mars but no one has figured out a way to make an iPhone battery last an entire day. This is especially true, and frustrating, when I’m traveling — becasue when I’m traveling I’m constantly taking photos and video on my phone, using Google Maps and multiple other apps, like Snapchat, which is an absolute battery obliterator.
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A trip to the Galapagos is the definition of a “trip of a lifetime.” The Ecuadorian islands are remote, largely undeveloped, and wild. You have to really want to visit. I recently got back from 5 days in the Galapagos and like to describe my trip as a “sea safari” — or the ocean equivalent of an African safari. Here, it’s all about the animals! Sure there’ll be land-based excursions,
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