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The challenge My boyfriend and I have always enjoyed adding a challenge to our travel itineraries, especially if it comes in the shape of a mountain. Our first weekend away was spent atop glorious Mount Rinjani in Lombok – sure, it involved two shower-less days, one tiny tent and a 3am wake-up call, but it was an epic experience. And that blanket of stars is forever etched in my mind. Six years later, we’re still racing each other to the top – from Norway’s Trolltunga, across the Twelve Apostles of Cape Town to the northern peaks of Sapa, Vietnam. My...

But by necessity it forces you to pack less and be smart with your packing choices. Depending on the length of your trip, you might end up needing to wash items during your travels. And even if you bring a larger clothes selection with checked luggage, some items may still need to be washed mid-trip. This may initially seem like a hassle. But with some planning and a few suitable supplies on hand, it can be a fairly quick and efficient process. And one that will ultimately let you pack less while still traveling for extended periods of time. If...

Summer is officially over — the kids are back in school, the leaves are starting to turn and, before you know it, the holidays will be here. But even though the temperatures are dropping at home, there’s still plenty of surf, sand, sun and snorkeling to be had elsewhere. Fall is actually the perfect time to plan a weekend beach getaway or an extended trip. Why? In many regions, it’s considered the “shoulder season,” when crowds are smaller and things generally tend to be more relaxed. You can typically get better deals during this non-peak time, too, which means you...

Summer is officially over — the kids are back in school, the leaves are starting to turn and, before you know it, the holidays will be here. But even though the temperatures are dropping at home, there’s still plenty of surf, sand, sun and snorkeling to be had elsewhere. Fall is actually the perfect time to plan a weekend beach getaway or an extended trip. Why? In many regions, it’s considered the “shoulder season,” when crowds are smaller and things generally tend to be more relaxed. You can typically get better deals during this non-peak time, too, which means you...

And that means having sushi etiquette. Sushi is one of the best and most significant culinary delicacies of Japan. Of course, not everyone knows how to eat sushi, except for a few tips you have seen in movies, hence this article. Whereas some of these tips might seem obvious to some people, I hope that they will offer some insight to all sushi lovers. Here Is the Proper Sushi Etiquette Utensils You will be offered a hot towel (oshibori) to clean your hands, so be sure to fold it the way it was presented to you before you return it....