Pacific Coast Highway
The Pacific Coast Highway runs from the northern tip of Washington all the way into Mexico. Extending for 2,066 miles, motorists will pass through varying landscapes including small towns, tropical rain forests, large cities, vast wilderness, and will always have a view of the Pacific Ocean out their passenger side window. Join Nick Freeth, author of "Pacific Coast Highway", as he recounts his journey down the west coast of the United States with colorful pictures and detailed road directions. View selected photos...
Refugio Italia: Hiking and Staying in the Andes
Amanda Schoenberg describes her hike up Cerro Negro (meaning "Black Peak") in Argentina's Northern Patagonia. Trekking through Argentina's two million acre Nahuel Huapi National Park is as spectacular as it is challenging. In this national park huts are available for weary backpackers to crash for a night, which was an opportunity Amanda took advantage of. Continue story...
 Land in the Clouds
In central Greece there is an area where large granite formations rise up hundreds of feet out of the Kalambaka valley. However, this place isn't just a refuge for rock climbing enthusiasts, it's also home to five monasteries and one convent. Since the 11th century monks have sought privacy and quiet here from the bustling civilization below. Although these sky high homes of contemplation are no longer occupied, they are still used to house rock climbers who have scaled the vertical sheer rock faces. Continue story...
Take the Waterfall Tour: Mt. Washington Valley, NH
Finally winter is over and the snow has melted. For the next 8 months New England will not be plagued by cabin fever but will be enjoying spring. The Mt. Washington area of northern New Hampshire is a great place to experience the warmer weather. With many waterfalls and hiking trails, this area is perfect for any type of outdoor enthusiast. Continue story...
 Adventurous New Ways to Travel by Rail
To many, rail travel is a mode of transportation that has long since been forgotten. However, adventurous travelers all over the world are taking advantage of this mode of transportantion. Train travel allows passengers to interact with each other, view the surrounding country-side with tremendous ease, and it's also cheap! Thanks to companies like Adventure Center, tourists are now able to forget all the traveling logistics and leave the details to them. Continue story...
Australia's Fantastic Northern Territories
Our Senior Travel Editor Kent St. John just returned from the top of Australia, journeying on the new Ghan Railway from Adelaide to Darwin and Alice Springs. The tropical Northern Territories provide a wide range of exciting activities from backwoods adventures to sophisticated dining in downtown Darwin. He filed an extensive report, continue story 
The Other Sundance Festival--in Baja California
Kim Kroonenburg spent three years as an apprentice with a Northern New Mexico Shaman. She had heard over the years about the amazing Sundance festival, the elaborate ritual celebrating the summer solstice. This year's ceremony will take place in mid-June, this guide to the Sundance takes the reader to the very heart of this life-changing experience unique to Native Americans. Continue story...
Cool Site Tip: SLOW TRAVELERS. From the folks who brought us the Slow Food Movement, here is a nice looking website all about GoNOMAD's style of traveling--taking the time to meet the people, savor the foods and enjoy relaxing slow-paced travel exploring another land.
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