Ryan Squires 
Split is an absolute gem of a port city on the Adriatic Sea, known for its ancient city core, beautiful beaches, and high-season nightlife. I spent weeks there in November, exploring the city’s rich history and the Dalmatian region. Thanks to the area’s temperate Mediterranean climate, Split is famous as a summer getaway (and it’s … Read more
I started hiking more seriously this year and decided to climb my first 14er. But I had two requirements: It had to have easy to access and I didn’t want the mountain to destroy me. I decided on Mount Bierstadt. The problem was the weather didn’t cooperate. July and August 2023 in Colorado was unusually … Read more
Hiding your booze from Johnny Law like a 1920s Prohibition-era rascal just got much easier with one of these best titanium flasks for camping, travel, and hiking. And while Prohibition is over, the devices’ usefulness continues. Unlike those old-timey flasks made from questionable metals, these ultralight, leakproof, durable, and discreet vessels won’t leach chemicals into … Read more
If you’re a worn-out traveler, you’ll need a place to rest your weary bones at the end of the day. This biological necessity comes with a price tag and a slew of options, chief amongst which lies the decision between picking a hostel vs hotel. It seems like an easy decision, right? Not so fast. … Read more