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Essentials for a South African Winter Safari
Traveling too much of Africa is intimidating. Years of headlines, let alone the complications of getting there, are foreboding enough.
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MotoringSurviving the Rolex Big Boat Series
The Rolex Big Boat Series is known by participants as the “Break Boat Series” for the toll it takes on boats and crews over four days of racing. GP’s Jason Heaton braved San Francisco Bay’s gusty winds and waves for a firsthand account.
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ArchiveRoad Notes: Tikal National Park, Guatemala
Nearly 200 miles north of Guatemala City, in the rainforest, lie the remains of the ancient city Tikal, the capital of one of the most powerful kingdoms of the Maya civilization.
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OutdoorsStowable Boats for the (Adventurous) City Slicker
Boats, kayaks and canoes are large and unwieldy, but these five will fit in your apartment.
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ArchiveRoad Notes: Cycling America’s Highest Road
Trail Ridge Road is the highest continuous paved road in the United States, stretching from Estes Park to Grand Lake, Colorado.
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ArchiveTraversing Bolivia
Bolivia’s 424,164 square miles make it the 28th largest country in the world. Those square miles are also some of the most biodiverse in the world, with ecologies ranging from tropical rainforests to dry valleys to stepped savannas.
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ArchivePhoto Essay: Summer in Portugal
If a visit to London is European Vacation 101, and Paris is 201, Lisbon is a seminar-level adventure.
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Archive72 Hours in Lisbon, Portugal
The vibrant Portuguese capital is experiencing a cultural renaissance, fueled by a creative society motivated to lead the city out of economic decay.
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ArchivePhoto Essay: Slot Canyoneering in Zion
GP contributor Chris Burkard and friends explore the canyons of Zion National Park’s Birch Hollow, Orderville Canyon and the Narrows on a day-long microadventure.
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ArchiveRoad Notes: The Rainforest World Music Festival
Where the South China Sea meets the rainforest in Malaysian Borneo, there’s a music festival unlike anything in the West.
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ArchivePhoto Essay: Traveling the Amazon by Riverboat
In much of the Amazon, traveling by riverboat is the best form of transportation.
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OutdoorsViewfinder: This Is Dane Reynolds
Dane Reynolds sparked controversy in 2012 when he dropped out of competitive surfing.
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Outdoors48 Hours of Sun and Swell in Montauk
When we invited Forest Woodward, one of our favorite photographers, to Montauk for the weekend, we had no idea we’d be graced with the best waves we’ve seen in years.
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MotoringPhoto Essay: Sailing with Team Alvimedica of the Volvo Ocean Race
Unlike the America’s Cup, which is all about speed over a short distance, the Volvo Ocean Race is a challenge of endurance. In this year’s running of the race, starting in October in Alicante, Spain, crews of eight sailors will race around the globe in stages lasting up to four weeks at a time, stopping in various ports such as Capetown, Auckland and Newport along the way.
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ArchiveThe Long Way in to Havasu Falls
Getting to Havasu Falls requires a flight to Phoenix, a five-hour drive to the Grand Canyon, and an eleven-mile hike in hundred-degree heat.
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WatchesLearning to Freedive with One of the World’s Best
Most of the people who come to Bonaire are SCUBA divers, hauling heavy bags of gear — buoyancy vests and regulators. But on this visit, I decided to try something different: freediving.
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ArchivePhoto Essay: The Controlled Chaos of Istanbul
Istanbul is a great place to visit: it’s located right smack on the dividing line between Europe and Asia, with a wealth of historical and religious sites, bazaars, a rich food culture and nearby islands that can be gotten to via ferry rides.
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ArchiveThe Age of Aquarius
I had been warned to keep my depth above 50 feet to maximize bottom time, and as I slipped under the “porch” of Aquarius, I saw my computer read 48 feet. I popped up inside the moon pool, removed my regulator and mask and took a breath of the pressurized air inside.
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ArchiveHiking in Hawaii’s Lava Fields
One of the most diverse islands on the planet, Hawaii Island plays host to all but two of the world’s ecosystems, including active volcanoes.
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