It’ll withstand a storm and won’t weigh you down too much, but you’ll need to be well-acquainted with whoever you share it ...

Many of the most impactful moments in my life have come when I've chosen to let go and embark on a journey on my own. Pedaling my bike for the first time without my father’s hands on my shoulders.

It’s not so much the snow or cold or icy footpaths that concern Emily Ford, or even possible thuggery along the route. It’s more the isolation, the being alone for the next 10 weeks. And that’s why ...

A rustic getaway on Grand Island offered the perfect mix of security and solitude on my first solo backpacking trip. Just a few miles from the Munising coast, and with the option of a rustic cabin for ...