Portugal · Europe
Your First Solo Trip, and How to Enjoy the Awkward Parts
Solo travel is mostly a confidence problem rather than a logistics one. What helps, what doesn't, and the specific moments people find hard.
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Adventure
Multi-day treks, sea crossings, volcano ridges and the trips that need a little nerve.
Japan · Asia
A 14-Day Japan Itinerary That Leaves Room to Breathe
The fortnight route we recommend most often: Tokyo, a mountain or coastal interlude, Kyoto, and no more than three check-ins.
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Morocco · Africa
Three Days to the Moroccan Sahara, Honestly Assessed
The Erg Chebbi dunes are ten hours from Marrakech each way. Here is what the standard three-day trip involves and how to make it better.
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Chile · South America
Patagonian Wind, and the Gear That Survives It
Sustained 70km/h wind changes what equipment means. A field-tested list from someone who has replaced most of it the hard way.
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Chile · South America
The W Trek in Torres del Paine: A Complete Planning Guide
Everything you need to plan the W: when bookings open, which direction to walk, what the refugios provide and how to prepare for the wind.
10 min read
Iceland · Europe
What to Pack for Iceland in Winter
The temperature is not the problem — it rarely drops below −5°C on the coast. The wind and the horizontal rain are the problem.
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