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Camping in the summer is an adventure filled with sunshine, long days, and warm nights under the stars. But sometimes, the heat can become a bit overwhelming. I remember one summer trip where the temperatures …

Three of my closest friends and I just came back from an incredible girls’ trip in Scottsdale, Arizona. And we had a big reason to celebrate — this year, the four of us are all …

An afternoon at Big Trees Dear Reader, I am happy to report that Calaveras Big Trees State Park sits a scant three miles past the town of Arnold, California and is home to two groves …

With a new year on the horizon, we pause to take stock of all the wonder in world, including some of our favorite classic episodes from the Atlas Obscura podcast. Join us as we reacquaint …

WelcomeYesterday we played a show in Las Vegas. The mornings were always spectacular in Palm Springs and yesterday’s was no exception. It was clear and cool, and the tops of the palm trees had barely …

Feb ‘24- Apr ‘24Last I left off in the Dirtbag Diaries, we had just finished seeing lots of nomad friends at a festival in Arizona, Now, it was time to head south to an adventure …

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Read our Cyclist's Guide to Yorkshire for our top tips on the best climbs, coffee stops & places to stay. La entrada Yorkshire and the Lake District: A Cyclists Guide se publicó primero en Eat …

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The penultimate day on Te Araroa was a long walk along Oreti Beach, bookended with roadwalk in Riverton and Invercargill. I woke up this morning to a drizzle. It had dissipated by the time I …

Nimmanhaemin Road in Chiang Mai is one of the coolest streets in Thailand. The Nimman area is near Chiang Mai University, so it’s infused it with a youthful vibe. The Nimman area is also a …

After the puffin tour, we headed north again with a stop at Cape Spear Lighthouse, a Canadian National Historic Site. Located on Canada’s most easterly point of land, the Cape Spear Light is the oldest …

La Rioja is a precious region found in northern Spain and is most famous for being one of Spain’s most beloved wine regions. Most visitors come to explore in depth the fabulous wines produced in …

After the previous introductory article about the former channel port of Folkestone, here’s the post you’ve all been waiting for, namely some narrative about the pubs and bars my friends and I visited in the …

Joan's rocked a skirt and long gaiter combo for ventilation and protection from the sun and brush for many years now. Here's her MYOG instructions on making a pair. Read More ... Continue reading Sewing …

From Omalo, the central village of Tusheti, it is a two-hour ride on horseback to Shenako. The winding road first descends steeply into the valley of the Pirikita Alazani river, then, after crossing the bridge …

Kamakura, where I lived from 2020 to 2024, is a beautiful coastal town less than an hour south of Tokyo. Its temples, gardens, and beaches attract tourists from across Japan and the world, but what …

I have been trying to figure out the best way to write about this because it’s so hard to believe it actually happened. I realize that what I’m about to describe is deeply personal, and …

We visited the Sandstone Falls area of New River Gorge National Park, the newest full National Park in the US. The Sandstone Falls section features a 1500 feet wide waterfall on the New River. The …

June was a month of high temperatures, streets that smelt like strawberries, deep blue skies, floaty clothing, Aperol spritz adverts, white caps on…