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Stories, portraits, behind the scenes and perspectives on America’s national parks.
National Parks in France and the United States: 11 vs. 63, Two Philosophies
France's 11 national parks and the NPS's 63: inhabited zones versus wilderness, free entry versus passes, and which French park speaks to Western travelers.
By Jocelyn Pion
Deserts and Canyons in France: Landscapes That Echo the American West
Verdon Gorge, the Provençal Colorado, and the Dune du Pilat: seven French landscapes compared with their American counterparts, with facts, access, and seasons.
Canada's National Parks: Our Picks for American Park Lovers
48 national parks, from the Rockies to Newfoundland: an annotated selection pairing each park with its American counterpart and explaining the required Moraine and Louise shuttles.
Route 66: Length, History, Map, and Itinerary from Chicago to Santa Monica
2,280 miles, 8 states, born in 1926 and decommissioned in 1985: the real distance, state-by-state map, iconic stops, and practical planning tips.
By Jocelyn Pion
Grizzly or Black Bear: How to Tell Them Apart and What to Do in an Encounter
Hump, ears, claws, facial profile: five field marks to identify the species, follow NPS guidance, and choose and use bear spray.
The World's Tallest Tree: Hyperion, General Sherman, and Methuselah
Hyperion rises 381 feet in Redwood NP, General Sherman leads by volume in Sequoia, and Methuselah is nearly 4,860 years old. Three records, three parks.
The World's Hottest Place: Death Valley and Its 134°F Heat
Furnace Creek hit 134°F in 1913: the official WMO record, the debate over its validity, the geography behind the heat, and why to visit off-season.
By Jocelyn Pion
Solo Travel in the United States: A Guide to Setting Off with Confidence
Which cities to choose, where to stay, how to get around and go out at night: everything you need to know for a safe, comfortable solo trip across the United States.
By Erika Müller
How to Choose Your Next Road Trip Destination
Six practical questions to help you choose your next road trip destination, from real trip length and season to driving, budget, scenery, and city time.
By Erika Müller
Is coliving the answer for traveling remote workers?
Shared workspaces, reliable Wi-Fi, and a built-in community: coliving appeals to workers on the move. What it really costs and who it suits.
The Best Couchsurfing Services for Travelers on the Road in 2026
Couchsurfing, BeWelcome, Trustroots, Warmshowers, Workaway: a guide to hospitality platforms for traveling across the United States without a fixed lodging budget.
By Jocelyn Pion
Where to Find Europe's Wildest Landscapes for a Real Change of Scenery
From the Lofoten Islands to the Highlands, Dolomites, Azores, and Lapland, seven European escapes for vast landscapes without crossing the Atlantic.
By Erika Müller
Five Spiritual Journeys to Take Once in Your Life
From Compostela and Kumano Kodo to Varanasi, Mount Kailash, and a monastic retreat, five journeys where effort or silence have room to work.
