Travel

You don’t need to check off items on a bucket list to convince yourself that you’ve lived a full life. Some of the most memorable experiences occur with no planning whatsoever.

A shinrin-yoku retreat provides opportunities to rebuild a healthy connection with nature and improve your well-being.

Yes, you can camp out and still create healthy, whole-food meals.

Service trips benefit others — and they leave you with a rewarding experience.

Our fitness editor picks up a kayak paddle to explore one of her favorite vacation areas in a new way.

Thinking of taking some time off? Here are six tips to actually make it happen.

Sabbaticals aren’t just for college professors anymore. Many workers are taking time off to pursue a creative project, build a skill, or simply expand their horizons.

Our staff writer explores the natural and cultural wonders of Bears Ears National Monument and the political tensions surrounding them.

Our fitness editor offers ways to get moving on a plane, train, or bus.

Journalist Bill Weir on how storytelling can break down barriers and connect us all.

Committing to an annual trip can help couples rediscover what brought them together in the first place.

An Experience Life editor travels to Joshua Tree in search of quiet. She finds something else.

New editions of kayaking pioneer Audrey Sutherland’s classic books provide inspiration for anyone looking to make a solo journey.

Edu-ventures are fun, enriching activities, no matter your age or background.

Heading out for an adventure? Here’s how to ease your footprint on the landscape.

Our globetrotting staff writer shares fun ways to explore Berlin by bicycle.

Can’t afford to take a vacation this summer? Here are some simple ways to turn your hometown into a vacation destination.

In any relationship, says a couples' mediator, it's important to celebrate differences and find common ground.

Our staff writer shares some popular trails in this mountain-biking mecca.

No matter how far you hike, the Appalachian Trail serves as a reminder that any journey begins with a single step.

A few basic instructions are all you need to light up your next outdoor adventure.