A few months ago, I posted the above photo to my Instagram with the caption “we need not be pagans.” It got a surprisingly large amount of comments, including from Alaska woodworker and artist Zach LaPerrière, who said I should share my sleeping setup. Here goes. Most important—and duh—it depends on the conditions, but my
A few months ago, I posted the above photo to my Instagram with the caption “we need not be pagans.” It got a surprisingly large amount of comments, including from Alaska woodworker and artist Zach LaPerrière, who said I should share my sleeping setup. Here goes. Most important—and duh—it depends on the conditions, but my
Happy New Year! If you’re a subscriber to AJ in print, you might have read my intro in the current issue about the nature of hard things. Last fall, when I first started thinking about making 2026 the Year of Doing Hard Things, I concocted a list of all the hard things I would attempt.
A few months ago, I posted the above photo to my Instagram with the caption “we need not be pagans.” It got a surprisingly large amount of comments, including from Alaska woodworker and artist Zach LaPerrière, who said I should share my sleeping setup. Here goes. Most important—and duh—it depends on the conditions, but my
Not long ago, I had an unremarkable and perfect week. There are weeks that stand in high relief—my son’s wedding week in May or the week I spent camping with my daughter in July—and then there are weeks that classify as normal or typical but come with the expression of exactly how I want to
If you don't love hot weather, you may want to reconsider booking a trip to a typical European summer holiday destination this year. Last August was the third-warmest on record globally, trailing close behind August of 2023 and 2024. The continent experienced a June 2025 heatwave that caused some French schools to close, parts of
Although ski season is almost over, now is the perfect time to start thinking about your ski plans for next winter — that is, if you want to get the best price possible. We've already seen details for the Epic Pass but if you've been holding out to see what the Ikon Pass has in
If you have plans to travel to Mexico, you may already be aware of the civil unrest that occurred this past weekend. On Sunday, Feb. 22, violence erupted following the death of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, who led the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion. The popular tourist destinations of Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara in the
Lovebirds can get a marriage license at this airport pop-up in Las Vegas The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews, and opinions are
With 2026 just around the corner, travelers are already planning their national park vacations. But some things are set to change next year. Like in the past, there will be several fee-free days for 2026. However, the designated days for these will look much different. National parks will also become more expensive for international visitors
While the period between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is peak travel season in many parts of the world, January offers a welcome pause from the holiday rush. It is an opportune time to hit the reset button, recover from end-of-the-year burnout and, even better, take advantage of off-peak travel deals. To compensate for the
It's officially that time of year. Temperatures are plummeting, hot tea is flowing and flu season is here. But that's not the only illness looming over travelers this holiday season. According to Dr. Waleed Javaid, epidemiologist and professor of medicine at West Virginia University, "Currently, there is a mix of respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza