I’ve never had a lot of respect for “wind jackets” as a layer. Maybe it’s because I grew up in the ‘80s and ‘90s when we called them “windbreakers,” and that term makes me think of high school track coaches. It’s also usually the first layer I ditch from my pack when I’m trying to […]
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When it comes to planning your next big travel adventure, thinking about your luggage is probably not high on your priority list. But take it from us—a smartly designed carry-on suitcase, a rugged and waterproof duffel, or a versatile bag that can morph from duffel to backpack at the drop of a shoulder strap—can go
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Airports can be stressful environments. Thousands of travelers are all heading in different directions, and you’re hearing boarding calls, paying for overpriced food and drinks, navigating duty-free mazes and waiting in lines everywhere. Spending time in an airport lounge is a great way to relax before your next flight. They can be sanctuaries from the
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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. National park vacations continue to be extremely popular, especially during the summer travel season. Around the country, parklands welcome travelers seeking wide-open spaces and a change of scenery, whether they want to immerse themselves in the mountains, forests, canyons, coastlines or
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With an explosion of brands that are designing quality mountain bike clothes, there is no shortage of well designed, women-specific options. Below you will find a select list of some of our favorites after rigorously testing as many brands as we could get our hands on. Also be sure to check out our guides to
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Nowadays there’s no such thing as a bad digital camera. The iPhone you have in your pocket takes stunning images and every single mirrorless or DSLR being released by the major brands is capable of capturing images that could land on the cover of Outside. But with great choices come hard decisions. The camera market
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Fifth-freedom routes are a unique quirk of aviation that gives North American travelers a chance to experience superior planes and service, often at a fraction of the cost. Have you ever booked a trip from the U.S. to Europe only to realize that your flight was operated by an Asian or Middle Eastern airline? If so,
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. When you take a flight on a major U.S. airline, earning points or miles in that carrier’s loyalty program may be tempting. After all, many of us are familiar with programs like American AAdvantage, Delta SkyMiles and United MileagePlus. However, when choosing
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Innes Chonnel Castle, also known as Ardchonnel Castle, is a ruined 13th-century castle located on Innis Chonnell, an island on Loch Awe near Dalavich, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The castle dates back to the 11th Century and belonged to the chief of Clan Campbell. It is said that the saying “It’s a far cry to
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Loch an Eilein Castle is a magnificent medieval fortress in Scotland’s heart of the Cairngorms National Park. The castle is situated on an island in the middle of Loch an Eilein, hidden in the forest of Rothiemurchus. Besides the Loch’s mirror-like water and ancient pine trees, mountain views and the 13th-century island castle add to
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