Three ways to lace hiking boots to relieve discomfort
The toe-relief lacing technique helps relieve pressure on swollen or sore toes by loosening the front of the boot while maintaining a secure fit elsewhere.
This Island in Nova Scotia Seems More Like Scotland Than Canada
And even though the ongoing cultural exchange with other Gaelic traditions has the potential to compromise the integrity of Cape Breton’s unique musical style, they are invaluable connections as long as local practitioners navigate their differences with intentionality.
From Castles to Canals: 4 Epic European River Cruises
Europe’s Rhine, Moselle, Seine, and Danube rivers bring many of the continent’s most timeless landmarks and best-kept secrets front and center, as they wind past rolling vineyards and impressive fortress ruins, utilizing remarkable feats of engineering as they go.
‘K-S 14’ Infantry Bunker
The fort is open for a visit and the local military museum is based there, disclosing the day-to-day life of Czechoslovak soldiers and the functioning of the interwar Army.
Island Hopping Through The Pacific
Whether you’re looking to spend your time hiking up the side of a volcano, or lounging on a pristine white beach, the chances are good that you’ll find a destination that suits you.
Sail Away With Classic Harbor Line
Added to CHL’s expanding eco-focused Urban Naturalist series, our journey began with passage through Buttermilk Channel, the tidal strait between Brooklyn and reborn, multi-use Governors Island which dairy farmers once boated across to sell their milk in Manhattan markets.
Everything you knew about hiking in lightning is probably wrong
Interestingly, 80% of lightning strike victims are male – a likely correlation to the higher percentage of men who either work outdoors or spend their leisure time outside.
‘Die Räuberköpfe’ (‘The Robbers’ Heads’)
On an exterior wall of a convent in Kiel, northern Germany, two stone medallions known as Die Räuberköpfe ("The Robbers' Heads") display carved portraits that local lore links to two infamous highwaymen, Kruse and Rott.
Southwold Sailors’ Reading Room
Walking inside feels like a step back in time, with wooden paneling, simple furniture, and various maritime artifacts like ship models and navigation tools, all creating a charming atmosphere.
As Cities Get Warmer, Rat Populations Are on the Rise
“In cities that have experienced the fastest warming temperatures, they tended to have faster increases in their rat numbers as well,” said Jonathan Richardson, an urban ecologist at the University of Richmond and lead author of the paper.
Old San Juan: Explore a Gorgeous Walled City in Puerto Rico
Counter culture luminaries such as beat poet Allen Ginsberg, writer and journalist Hunter S. Thompson, and Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards often frequented El Batey when the bar first opened.
Missouri’s Great Snake Escape and 4 Other Stories
For several months, residents used garden tools to ward off the slithering intruders, while local authorities took to more drastic measures, which included everything from homemade snares to bullets.