It’s a dirtbag point of pride to never pay for a place to stay, but sometimes (for instance, it’s winter and you’re in a city where you don’t know anyone) you have to sack up and stay somewhere other than a couch or the back seat of your car. That’s where a hostel comes in handy. The U.S. is a bit behind the rest of the world when it comes to budget-friendly accommodations, but, if you’re willing to look, there are plenty of good hostels to be found, in towns and cities that are hubs for adventure. Here are some of the coolest ones … More
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An insider’s guide to the North Shore of Oahu aims to life hack the most famous 7-mile stretch in surfing. It is a stretch of rock, reef, and sand that, if it’s not the beating heart of surfing, at least it’s a main artery, pumping death and glory, myth, and legend to the outer extremities of the surfing world.
Where is it? The North Shore refers to the 7-mile-long north facing coast of Hawaii’s main island of Oahu. Located about … More
Being a teenager is tough. Raging hormones. Spiteful teachers. Chemistry class. Fortunately, there’s always an escape to fantasyland. Sofia Vergara. That new car (once you get that license). But, mostly, perfect waves. Waves that break with mechanical perfection over coral reef. Waves that you can only reach by jumping over the side of a stately boat. Well that fantasyland exists, kid. It’s called the Mentawais. And as soon as you save up enough cash working over the fryer, that fantasy can become a reality. –Leo Maxam
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Best airline: First get yourself to Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital. Singapore Airlines occasionally offers sale fares and boards fly free as part of your regular baggage allowance. Once in Jakarta, take … More
Two weeks ago, we rode big, heavy adventure bikes off-road through some of the remotest portions of British Columbia. It was a challenge, sure, and it was pretty, of course, but it was also one of those rare adventures that meant something special. Here’s why.
At the risk of playing into the Internet’s rampant narcissism, I’m going to make this a personal story. It’ll have the usual guidance of course; like all IndefinitelyWild’s travel features, we want to inspire you to do these things, then show you how to do them yourself. But occasionally, riding bikes — especially over long distances through far away places — adds up to a little more than just riding. This was one of those times, so hopefully you’ll indulge me a little self-reflection … Pictures and more