As much as I love switching off and getting away from it all, I often find myself needing to work while camping. I do have a leisure battery in my van, but since it already powers a fridge, I’m out of luck if I need to charge my laptop. The Bluetti EB3A Portable Power Station has proven to be a worthy addition to my camping setup, allowing me to charge my laptop, phones, and cameras simultaneously. Bluetti has a whole range of power solutions, from solar generator kits and home backup batteries to their portable power station range, of which the EB3A is their entry-level model. Each of the Bl ..read more

McAfee Knob is in Catawba, Virginia, and sits at an elevation of 974 meters (3,197 feet). Not only does it offer sweeping panoramic views of the valley below, but it’s also the most photographed spot along the Appalachian Trail. But fear not. You don’t have to hike the entire Appalachian Trail, which is 3,520 kilometres (2,190 miles), to see this epic viewpoint. You can do it as a day hike. In fact, if you’re visiting Roanoke, Virginia, this is a perfect day trip. The trail starts at McAfee’s Knob Parking Lot. From there, you’ll cross Catawba Valley Drive (VA-311) and climb a small set of s ..read more

From Sydney’s Bondi Beach and Norman Beach at Wilsons Promontory to Cable Beach in Broome and Exmouth’s Turquoise Bay, Australians flock to the coast at every opportunity. Unsurprisingly, there’s a massive Australian market for beach gear, which makes choosing the best beach chair overwhelming.  This comprehensive guide will help narrow down the choices, increasing the chances that you’ll end up with a chair you love. Whether you’re heading to the beach for swimming, relaxation, SUP, kayaking or beach volleyball, you’re going to need a comfy beach chair. At the very least, you’ll want s ..read more

Bryce Canyon National Park is an incredible and underrated park, located in Utah. Its claim to fame? Hoodoos. Those tall, spindly, knobby orange rock spires, which almost entirely dominate the park’s landscape. These hoodoos, created by the forces of wind and water over time, are interspersed with Ponderosa pine forests throughout Bryce Canyon. Together, these features make one of the world’s most exciting landscapes and geological sites.  One of the best hikes in Bryce Canyon National Park is the Navajo Loop to Queen’s Garden Trail, which combines two of the park’s most popular trails ..read more

One of the most loved (and most visited) national parks in the USA, Yosemite National Park offers visitors unlimited outdoor adventures. From rafting the Merced River to conquering the cables of Half Dome, there is truly something for everyone. This guide covers eight of the best outdoor adventures in Yosemite, with something for all ages and fitness levels. Most of these activities are best experienced during late spring or summer when the weather is warm, and rainfall is minimal.  While some activities require permits (and therefore advance planning), others don’t and are completely f ..read more

Hikers tend to be adventurous people, always excited to explore new places. Even better if they’re secret spots that few people have ever seen. Often the most spectacular trails are the most difficult to access, so taking to the air can be the best way to make the inaccessible accessible. From islands rich with hiking wonders to true wilderness that can only be accessed by walking for days or via rugged four-wheel drive tracks, flying makes everything easier. To truly explore remote locations in Australia and New Zealand – whether it’s the incredible trails of Maria Island, Mungo National P ..read more

Snobs Creek Falls was once referred to as “the Great Falls of Australia’s Niagara”. While that might be a bit of a stretch, they are an impressive and unexpected sight when you’re touring the mostly rural upper Goulburn Valley in northeast Victoria. They make for a very welcome detour from the Goulburn Valley Highway and its surrounding dry farmland, and a cool retreat on a hot summer day. Being just off the highway, only 15 minutes drive from Eildon, and 40 minutes from the popular Lakeside Camping Area at Lake Eildon National Park, Snobs Creek Falls tends to get busy during weekends and ..read more

Slieve Donard is the tallest mountain in Northern Ireland and the 28th tallest mountain in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Located in County Down in Northern Ireland, Slieve Donard is a popular hike for locals and tourists alike. It’s part of the Mourne Mountain range, which consists of 12 mountains, all over 600 metres tall, and of course, Slieve Donard is the tallest of them all at 853 metres or 2,970 feet. In comparison to the rest of the world, it’s relatively small, but for a very small country like Northern Ireland, it’s pretty big.  Slieve Donard and the Mourne Mountains are ..read more

Table Mountain is probably the most recognizable landmark in all of South Africa. It is certainly the most popular attraction in Cape Town.  The beautiful flat-topped Table Mountain sits in the National Park of the same name and is home to several spectacular hikes. The Platteklip Gorge Trail is the most popular, and there are a few good reasons for that. First, it is conveniently located just 15 minutes from the city centre, so it’s quick and easy to get to. Depending on where you’re staying, you may even be able to walk to the trailhead. This is great as it gives you more time to expl ..read more

Not far from the sun, sand and surf of Queensland‘s Sunshine Coast, the Sunshine Coast hinterland is an idyllic escape for hikers seeking sweeping vistas and lush rainforest trails. This destination offers a diverse range of activities to take on in the great outdoors, with breathtaking nature walks and other attractions that even the most experienced travellers will be sure to appreciate.  With an abundance of Sunshine Coast accommodation available nearby, the hinterland region has consistently been lauded as one of Australia’s most stunningly wild yet still undeniably accessible wilder ..read more