Meet The man who cycled around the world on less than $5 a day
Luckily after a year of travel, I picked up a bike sponsor,Ā Fatback Bikes, an American bike specialist that makes bikes with big fat tiresāperfect for me. They kindly kitted me out with a new carbon-fiber bike and bikepacking equipment which meant the whole journey could shift towards what I wanted to be doingāgoing off-road and exploring, rather than sticking to roads or nicely graveled tracks.
Dromomania: Is travel addiction a legitimate medical condition?
āWe live in a world of competition,ā she says. āA friend of mine once asked me how many countries I had been to and when I gave him the number, he told me he had seen 48 states in the US. It was strange.ā
Is walking the most adventurous way to travel?
Two million years ago, Homo Erectus began the first wave of human migration and by the Stone Age, Homo Sapiens had walked out of East Africaās Rift Valley. Then, some 60,000 years ago, they continued across the planet, finishing up 20,000 miles later in Patagonia with no more land mass left to cover.
How to spend more time outdoors on the trails through Fall & Winter
For most, the hiking season ends when the last leaves drop. But if youāre used to hanging up your boots in the fall, youāre missing out on some serious magic. In winter, the crowds vanish, leaving quiet trails. Regions with snow-dusted branches and sunlit frost cast the world in a new light. Pesky insects vanish in the cool, crisp air, and leafless branches reveal hidden
Wildfire Safety Tips for Outdoor Recreation
Itās not wise to dismiss smoke as simply a temporary irritant. Smoke is a complex brew of gases (some are toxic when a fire is close) and microscopic particles that scatter far and wide, and can penetrate deep into your lungs. Associated health problems range from temporary discomforts like burning eyes, runny nose, and wheezing to more serious long-term damage to your pulmonary system.
Is 2018 the year for Zimbabweās tourism revival?
Over the years, Zimbabwe has been both darling and pariah of the African safari scene. During the ā90s, it welcomed around 1.5 million guests every year, offering some of Africaās best game viewing, expert guiding, and elegant lodges and camps. But then, tourists boycotted the country as white-owned farm invasions, hyperinflation, corruption, and catastrophic economic mismanagement kicked in.
