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Are There Weight Limits For Carry-On Bags?

Let’s face it, carry-on weight limits on planes are confusing. Since each airline has its own set of rules when it comes to what passengers can take on a plane, it’s important to be aware of them well before you start packing for that sunny beach vacation. Navigating carry-on luggage weight limits needn’t be...

What To Pack For Greenland: The Five-Steps Solution

The decision has been made: You are heading to Greenland for the adventure of a lifetime. Your flight is booked, and you've mapped out your itinerary, but have you devised a packing strategy yet? That part can sometimes be more overwhelming than all of the rest—but with this five-step solution, you can nail the...

8 Items To Pack For a Super Active Summer Vacation

Make sure you’re prepared for all of your summer vacation activities by packing these 8 must-have items for your trip. If you’re planning on taking an adventurous summer trip, it’s time to start thinking about packing. And if you’re like me, your trip will more than likely include a multitude of activities, and you’ll...

6 Best Budget-Friendly Accommodations in New Zealand

Staying overnight in New Zealand doesn’t have to break the bank, as long as you plan ahead. Here are several budget-friendly accommodations that you’ll love.  New Zealand is an adventurer’s paradise (so bring your sneakers and a shoe sac!). With its giant mountains, coastal beauty, and everything in between, there really is something for everyone....

Wanderings in Sedona

  Spring Time in Sleepy Slide Rock State Park. Here at the “Creek” there’s nothing we love more than seeing our gear out in the wild. So when lifestyle photographer and friend Ben Christensen called to tell us he was heading out to Sedona for the weekend, we were all smiles. His first destination took him...

5 Incredibly Scenic (And Challenging) Running Trails

  It’s no secret that trail running—with its hills and rugged terrain—is more difficult than jogging on a treadmill. So why bother? The breathtaking scenery that you’ll view from these trails is a reward that's even better than all the calories burned. Whether you’re a gym rat or city dweller, finding an open space...

Hidden Gems: The 5 Temples You Have to See to Believe

  Instead of taking yet another beach trip, think outside the box. Check out one of these gorgeous hidden temples for a unique—and unforgettable—vacation. Climbing outside your comfort zone when you travel can be unnerving, but challenging yourself in that way can allow you to have amazing experiences that are beyond your wildest dreams....

What Is Forest Bathing?

  Known as shinrin-yoku in Japan—where it was founded, forest bathing is a guided, meditative walk through the forest. It may sound like a centuries’ old practice, but forest bathing actually only dates back to the 1980s when Japanese doctors sent their overworked patients into local forests to reconnect to nature. Not only did...