Cottonwood Lakes, California
DrFumblefinger shares one of his favorite backpacking locations on the eastern slopes of California's Sierra Nevada mountains.
Adventure Travel
Vancouver Island gets giant skywalk
In British Columbia, a new skywalk combines elements of adventure, nature and fun.
Fort Selkirk, Yukon
DrFumblefinger visits Fort Selkirk, a historic site on the Yukon River that can only be reached by boat or seaplane.
Space tourism on the cheap?
A balloon-based capsule is offering seats for a fraction of rocket-based trips, with a bar as well.
Australian graziers bring new meaning to 'farmstay'
An unlikely outbreak of luxury living has broken out at Australian sheep stations during the pandemic.
Around the World in 80 Days, no flights
A UK travel company is offering an updated, and probably safer, version of the Jules Verne fantasy...but still without airplanes.
Wildflowers of the Tatshenshini River
DrFumblefinger enjoys a lovely display of wildflowers in the remote wilderness of Northern British Columbia.
Polar Bears to Penguins: New cruise odyssey
Three months, two Poles, eleven countries and $65,000 worth of adventure.
Tidal Bore, Moncton, New Brunswick
Travel Rob experiences the amazing tidal bore caused by the huge tides in the Bay of Fundy
Covid outbreak hits Everest climbers
Despite government denials that the virus has reached the Mount Everest area, experienced guides say it is rampant there.
In Utah, a Stairway to Heaven, or to Hell?
Don't look down, unless you're really into adventure. In fact, if you aren't, then literally 'don't even go there!'
Wildlife Foundation joins in special safaris
African Wildlife Foundation teams up with Exodus Travels for conservation-conscious safaris with behind-the-scenes access.
Everest: Hundreds sign up to climb
After a year with no climbing allowed, a wave of potential climbers has signed up with Nepalese authorities, who are concerned.
Qantas flights: from 'nowhere' to 'mystery'
Qantas breaks the boredom by selling passengers tickets for a one-day roundtrip adventure—but only spilling the destination once on board.
Scariest roller-coaster set for Saudi Arabia
In a country only recently courting tourist dollars, a Six Flags theme park is growing, featuring a world-leading roller coaster.