Our journal
The physiological case for getting out of the city more than once a year — and how to actually build it into a normal schedule.
June 8, 2025 · by John Whitfield
Thinking about Everest Base Camp or Kilimanjaro but not sure you're ready? A honest rundown of what actually matters versus what doesn't.
May 20, 2025 · by John Whitfield
Adventure travel doesn't have to mean luxury pricing. Here's where our own trip costs actually go, and how to trim a trip without cutting corners that matter.
April 18, 2025 · by Roselin Alvarez
Our Discovery Islands sea kayak guide spent a decade surfing before he ever picked up a paddle. Here's what that background changes about how he reads water.
April 2, 2025 · by John Whitfield
Fez's medina has no street signs and over 9,000 alleyways. Here's how to actually navigate it — and why getting lost is half the point.
March 29, 2025 · by Roselin Alvarez
A carry-on-only packing system that works whether you're headed to the Sahara or the Khumbu — built around layers, not luggage size.
March 12, 2025 · by Roselin Alvarez
Our Greece itinerary deliberately slows down after Athens. Here's why we build free days into every trip instead of packing the schedule.
February 18, 2025 · by Roselin Alvarez
Every guide on our high-altitude and remote trips carries a paper map as backup. Here's the case for learning to read one again.
February 5, 2025 · by John Whitfield
"What happens to this place because I visited?" It's an uncomfortable question, and it's the one we ask ourselves before adding any new trip.
January 25, 2025 · by Roselin Alvarez
