Look, I get it. Your bar at home probably has the usual suspects: a nice bourbon, some gin, maybe that bottle of mezcal you bought after a trip to Oaxaca. But there's always something missing. That one bottle that makes people pause and say, "Wait, what is that?"Let me introduce you to Bhakta Spirit...
I was up on the third level of the sauna, part one of the ‘Release’ class I’d signed up for on a pleasant, breezy Saturday morning, quietly cursing myself for thinking I could take the extra intense heat for so long. I was drenched in sweat but grounded in intention. Just as I reached my threshold, ...
I have always felt the magnetic pull of the Arctic—a place where the raw power of nature is on full display, where ice and sea merge in a dance that has shaped our planet for millennia. The idea of traversing the legendary Northwest Passage, a route that had captivated explorers for centuries, was a...
As an avid skier who has navigated the well-trodden paths of resort slopes and the untamed beauty of backcountry skiing, I've come to appreciate the vast and varied experiences this sport offers. Skiing is not just a leisure activity; it's a passion that intertwines with the essence of adventure and...
The gentle hum of the Wilderness Legacy ship's engine was a constant reminder of the extraordinary journey I was embarking on. Operated by the renowned UnCruise Adventures in Alaska, a company that has been sailing the Alaskan seas since 1996 and celebrated its 25th year of adventure in 2021, this v...
There's an undeniable thrill that comes with stepping into the unknown. Unfamiliar sights, sounds, and smells stir the senses, making us feel more alive, more connected to the world. Yet in this era of rapid globalization, it's become increasingly challenging to find truly unspoiled destinations. In...
My childhood includes many wonderful memories of Maui: boogie boarding, sunburns, snorkeling for hours on end, the scent of leis, rainbow sunsets, and more. It was enough to make me believe that I truly knew everything there was to know about the Hawaiian island. That is, until I returned as an adul...
Día de los Muertos isn’t Halloween—it’s a luminous act of remembrance. Across Mexico and parts of Central America, families build altars to honor loved ones, lace streets with cempasúchil (marigolds), bake Pan de Muerto, and gather at cemeteries where memory feels tangible. Travelers are welcome, bu...
Why split the party when you can double the fun? More couples are skipping the traditional “his and hers” trips in favor of joint bachelor and bachelorette getaways. Whether you’re after wine-country elegance, beachside luxury, or adventurous mountain escapes, these destinations bring the best of bo...
When the calendar flips to late July I start to feel that gentle – and thrilling – pressure: If I don’t break away now, autumn will beat me to it. Luckily, some of North America’s most spectacular drives are built for spontaneity. They’re easy to navigate, packed with roadside lodging and campgroun...