To kick off 2025's travels, I'm going on a vacation to this famed US territory of Puerto Rico. Here are the essentials that I am bringing with me before I start singing "vamos pa la playa…."

Going for a good, long soak at these nine addresses will hit the right rejuvenating spot after a day spent traveling.

Your extremities—head, hands, and feet—are the parts of your body that first show discomfort with cold weather. Stay warm by adding these accessories to your daily outfit rotation.

Can I be honest? After three years of serious revenge traveling—I visited an average of 10 new countries per year—I think I’m ready to slow down and come back to places I’ve enjoyed. As soon as I started writing this story though, I realized that it ain't happening. Hah.

Closing out the year with a look at the things that made their mark in my traveling life.

Head to your next epic trip all kitted out in these 13 gifts.

19 of the best gifts for lovers of outdoor adventures. (And yes, you can gift these for yourself, you rugged explorer you.)