Travel

Whether you hire an instructor or head off to surf camp, learning to ride the waves is an excellent way to conquer your fears.

Not a fan of hardcore camping? "Glamping" gets you out in nature — without sacrificing the comforts of home.

Fitness buff Jen Sinkler tests her limits — at a mountaintop meditation retreat for beginners.

3 ways to immerse yourself in the rich health benefits of mud.

Celebrate life’s biggest transitions with purpose. From milestone birthdays to career changes, discover how meaningful adventures can mark growth, renewal, and joy.

When big vacations seem too few and far between, shorter trips can remind you what away-time is all about.

One of the best ways to explore a new city is to rent a bike and go.

Ever dream about “getting back to the land”? Many organic farms around the world are happy to host visitors in exchange for a little hands-on help.

Feeling like a nice little 2,000-mile walk? Just one foot in front of the other will get you started down one of the most beautiful, varied and challenging trails in the country.

By emphasizing functional movement and a reconnection to primal roots, MovNat clinics take you into the woods and help you once again become the animal you are.

International travel doesn’t always require a passport. Here are six U.S. cities where you can immerse yourself in other cultures - without going through customs.

In cities throughout the United States, public bathing rituals are reclaiming their historic reputation as rejuvenating experiences. Here are four places to enjoy the practical luxuries of the communal bath.

Not just for kids, recreational tree climbing challenges you to reach some exhilarating new heights.

What happens when you actually do the thing you always wanted to do? There's only one way to find out.

Here's how to explore the nation’s most pristine long-distance hiking trails — and discover your inner strength along the way.

Via ferrata (Italian for “iron way”) is a mountain-climbing method that lets less experienced climbers enjoy views and adrenaline rushes usually reserved for the pros.

You don’t have to travel beyond our borders to find the perfect island getaway. These secluded isles deliver a little bit of paradise your whole family can enjoy.

Challenge your physical and mental strength by making extreme sports part of your next getaway.

Want to come home from your next vacation feeling more deeply revived? Leave your tech gadgets—and habits—at home.

Test your physical strength on a trek below the rim of one of America’s most challenging natural wonders: the Grand Canyon.

Many of the world’s most spectacular landscapes are vanishing because of climate change, spurring concerned visitors to experience and protect them before it’s too late.