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Hole in One!

Playing a memorable Turkey Bowl at Cream Ridge Golf Course.

Light in a pinch

In emergency lighting situations, more light is always better

Terra Nova and Scott of the Antarctic

The barque Terra Nova was specially reinforced for working in polar sea ice

Snagged anchors and empty gas bottles

Mishaps on a mid-Med adventure

Reports of aggressive killer whales

Orcas have reportedly attacked sailboats recently off Spain and

Prized pilothouse possessions

The pilothouse is the nerve center of a power voyagig vessel like this Selene 43 in the Bahamas.

It's not easy being green

Dealing with the scourge of seasickness

Fatal dive boat fire attributed to operator's oversight failures

The dive boat Conception on fire off Santa Cruz island in California.

Drama in the Vendee Globe solo world race

Alex Thomson’s IMOCA 60 Hugo Boss at the start of the 2020 Vendee Globe Race.

A circumnavigator's favorite ocean films

A still from the documentary Maiden, which tells the story of the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1989-90.

Jamaica, Jamaica...

We all know that there is something about Jamaica.

The SWANK List

This Swank List is what we all (over 21) need to kick off‘21. These are a few of our favorite things, to drink throughout a year full of hope and possibilities.

WE WILL WE WILL Rock You 2021

There is no denying that travel in 2020 is completely different.

THE CAPE LOS CABOS

The Cape, a Thompson Hotel, reopening today, welcomes guests back with enhanced safety procedures and creative offerings designed to meet the needs of today’s traveler.

Soundtrack TO YOUR NEXT Vacation

The moment you step on Hard Rock Punta Cana’s property you feel like you are at home but with a much better soundtrack and scenery.

GASTRONOMIC GALLIVANTS: INDULGE IN THE BAY TAMPA BAY

This destination is quickly growing into its own well-deserved place in the spotlight while embracing all the fabulous aspects of its history, interwoven in the fabric of its burgeoning food scene.

Soaking UP RIVIERA MAYA

It’s not often that the words all-inclusive and luxury go together. Unico Riviera Maya is one of those rare times.

Cycling The Oregon Coast - ADNRENALINE RUSH

Getting outside and connecting with nature does wonders for the soul. Nowadays, it’s one of the best travel options on the planet, and what a way to see the world.

Casa de Campo

In light of the recent Hotel Tech Report naming villas as one of the top 100 travel trends to watch, I wanted to get in touch to see if you are planning any coverage on these private space that have become a popular choice for luxury travelers during the age of Covid-19.

A LETTER FROM Europe: BATH, ENGLAND

Friends, Romans, countrymen!

Jamaica – License to Thrill

Where to play like James Bond and rock out like Harry Styles in Jamaica

The BEST NIGHT OF YOUR LIFE

The national parks are our national treasure, and these 10 campsites are the best they have to offer. Hike in, pick up your jaw, and post up in paradise.

Slide for Life

Taylor Gibler, 26, barreled towards frozen peril after stumbling on Mt. Baker in June of 2020.

Rising Above

Two gutsy climbers tackle South America’s highest summit.

Liz “snorkel” Thomas – Hiking Icon

Thomas has thru-hiked more than 20 long trails, including the Pacific Crest, Continental Divide and Appalachian Trails (the Triple Crown). On top of that, she set a fastest known time on the AT for an unsupported woman and has completed dozens of urban thru-hikes as well. This issue, she joins Backpacker as a contributing editor. Here’s some of Thomas’s best advice and insight fed by more than 20,000 trail miles.

Drop Weight

The old backpacker’s adage is that the lightest gear is what you carry between your ears: your brain. Ultralight gear often requires more know-how than traditional gear. Here’s how a Triple Crowner approaches her packing strategy.

Tuna Melt Crunchwrap

Put a backcountry spin on a fast food cult favorite.

Out in the Open

In one of America’s least visited national parks, I find my authentic self.

Fire and Ice

Find alpine bliss halfway through this snowshoe beneath an active volcano on Artist Point Trail in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington.

A Moment in Time

The climb up Mauna Loa’s volcanically shifting landscape is never quite the same, no matter how many times you do it.