Category: Writing
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Where to Eat, Play, and Stay in the Delightful City of Cusco, Peru
Most people head to Peru to visit Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. However, in order to get there, you’ll need to fly or bus to Cusco, the nearest major city. Luckily, Cusco is delightful and full of great food and nightlife, day-trip adventures, and culture –…
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The 10 Most Gorgeous Solo Hikes
Heading out on an adventure and knowing that you are solely in control of where you camp, when you stop, and what you eat can be a thrilling feeling. “Solitude is so rare in this day and age that it can be really powerful if you seek it out purposefully,” says Amy Rathke, Environmental Stewardship…
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Expert Tips on How to Fit and Load a Backpack for a Pain-Free Hike
We spoke with Chris Horton, product line manager for Osprey Packs, about how to properly fit and load a backpack for a pain-free hike.I’ve done a handful of long hikes in past years, like the four-day Laugavegur trek in Iceland and a full-day 14er hike on Quandary Peak in Colorado. No matter which pack I use or how I…
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Eat, Play, Stay: Revelstoke, B.C.
Where to ride and relax in Revelstoke, B.C., an intermediate-expert dream mountain home to challenging terrain, light snow, and small mountain-town feels.Revelstoke Mountain Resort is often hailed as one of the best places to ski and snowboard in North America. To find out if it’s worth the hype, you need to get off the beaten path to discover…
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Janji Pace Women’s Running Shorts Review
For runners with curvier butts and thighs, biker-style or fitted shorts are a must to keep our legs from rubbing together. We tested the tight Janji Pace shorts with a 7-inch inseam (5-inch is also available), which prevented chafing from our legs rubbing together and stayed in place from the first step to the last,…
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Best Road Running Shorts for Women of 2026
Buying road running shorts, especially if you are shopping online, is not as easy as picking a style and inseam length. A pair that fits one body type perfectly rides up or gaps on another. Liners bunch, waistbands roll, and some pockets leave your phone almost bouncing out or just don’t exist at all. See…
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Best Snowboard Jackets of 2026
To determine the Best Snowboard Jackets, we tested 13 jackets while snowboarding in the mountains of Colorado, Wyoming, and even Japan. We compared them back to back across a range of weather conditions—warm, sunny days with little moisture to cold, windy days with dumping snow. We wore them in-bounds on groomers, tree runs, and moguls,…
