
Best Day Trips From Toronto
Looking for the best day trips from Toronto? Whether you’re craving waterfalls, wineries, beaches, or small towns, Ontario is packed with incredible places to explore just a short drive from the city. The best day trips from Toronto include Niagara Falls, Elora, Blue Mountain, and Prince Edward County, all within 2 to 3 hours from […]

Etymology: Glisse — Adventure Journal
The late extreme skier Patrick Vallençant (1946-1989) skiing one of the world’s great powder runs, the Pas de Chevre (Track of the Goat) on the Grandes Montets, Chamonix France. Photo by Chris Noble In the late 1980s, photographer and writer Chris Noble was spending time in Chamonix, France, ground zero for extreme sports, where people […]

How a Canadian Couple Spent 255 Days Travelling the World with G Adventures
For Judy and Blair Foote, the turning point in their travel experience happened while they were navigating their way through Italy. After spending so much time deciphering transit schedules and vetting restaurants, the Manitoba couple realized their independent travels had become more exhausting than refreshing. They were looking for a change, and what they found […]

Secrets of Paris Community Update: July 11, 2026 ⋆ Secrets of Paris
This month’s update includes some tips on dealing with a heatwave in Paris, the latest Bastille Day changes, my visit to the Maison and Musée Guimet, the opening of Paris Plage, renting bikes, articles about two of the 2027 French Presidential elections, and some vintage video footage of Paris in 1965. Désolé, this content is […]

Elevating Your Wilderness Camping Gear
A refreshing escape awaits you amidst the rustling leaves and star-studded skies in a world filled with constant digital connections that often feel unbearable. Camping, the age-old practice of immersing in nature’s embrace, allows you to unplug from screens and recharge your soul. Just picture crackling campfires and laughter shared on your next guy’s trip […]

What I wish I knew before going to India (especially as a woman)
10 Travelling on a Women’s Expedition in India taught Liz how to navigate everything from crossing the road to eating communally thanks to guidance from her local leader. If there’s one thing I learned from my trip in India: it isn’t really a place you fully figure out. You experience it, little by little – […]

What to Pack for an International Trip » Local Adventurer » Travel Adventures in Las Vegas + World Wide
1. Travel Adapter → We travel with many gadgets, including laptops, cameras, and phones. Recently, we tested the Tessan AERO 70 and have really loved what Tessan has created. Tessan knows that modern travelers don’t need more power—they need a smarter, lighter, and more reliable way to stay connected abroad. Inspired by real traveler frustrations […]

What to See & Do in Paris on Bastille Day ⋆ Secrets of Paris
La Fête Nationale celebrating the 1789 French Revolution is one of the biggest holidays in France, celebrated since 1880 with a popular military parade and flyover on the Champs-Elysées and an evening of fireworks and music at the Eiffel Tower. But there are many more events taking place throughout the city to celebrate, and most […]

12 of the Best Canadian National Parks for Epic Outdoor Adventures
From jagged, snow-capped mountains and turquoise lakes to windswept coastlines and ancient temperate rainforests, Canada’s national parks showcase some of the planet’s most dramatic landscapes. While the recent Canada Day often inspires people to get outside and explore their own backyard, there is no better time to discover the active adventures waiting across this massive […]

Meet the Indigenous storytellers reframing Canada’s history
67 As part of a new Intrepid experience, travellers can now meet members of the Wendat people in their immersive First Nation community, where no questions are off limits. When I ask our local host, Dominic, how long his Indigenous community has been welcoming visitors, I’m thinking about modern tourism – the kind that brings […]