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If you’re a disciple of Ray Mears or Bear Grylls, you might believe that all you need to enjoy a stay in the wild is a length of parachute cord and a positive attitude. That theory will last until the first rain shower, missed breakfast, or sleepless night. Whether you’re heading to the desert, the mountains, or the forest, it’s the kit that puts the comfort in camping. Let’s assume a tent, backpack, and sleeping bag as standard. Next, make sure you also include these 10 camping essentials for a successful trip.

Whether you are looking to explore ancient Buddhist temples, take in the views of dazzling beaches, or indulge in the curry-of-the-gods, look no further. Here are some noteworthy vacation destinations that deserve a spot at the top of your Southeast Asia travel bucket list.

If you’re a nature photographer at heart and always on the hunt for an amazing location, we’ve got a few ideas that will have you looking through the lens at some of the hottest nature photography destinations on the West Coast. With impressive coastlines, waterfalls, and towering mountains, each location has its own unique qualities that create a perfect landscape for those of you seeking to capture the moment!

With their herbaceous grassy flavor, tequila and its cousin mezcal are the ideal spirits to sip on during the balmy summer days and nights. Both of these spirits offer fantastic foundations for refreshing cocktails to keep you cool when the occasion calls for something boozy. If you need a little cocktail inspiration, no worries. We have you covered. These are the must-mix tequila and mezcal cocktails to drink while the warm weather is still with us.

While some holidays today seem to have been created specifically to use a hashtag, there’s one that that should always be circled well in advance. It’s not only a great reason to get outside and enjoy the weather, but you also know that it’s officially the start of summer when Go Skateboarding Day finally arrives. To celebrate, let’s take a look at the 7 best skate shoes of all time.

Sharks are some of the most fascinating and misunderstood creatures on the planet. Yes, sharks look scary and do occasionally attack people but shark attacks are still extremely rare; the average American has a 1.625 in a million chance of being attacked by a shark, which means you’re actually more likely to be struck by lightning than attacked by a shark. Want to know more amazing facts about these apex predators? Dive in and find out!

If you're at all health-conscious, you know the benefits of tucking into a choice bit of salmon, chowing down on some avocado, and treating yourself to the occasional square of dark chocolate. We all know to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, to get enough protein, and to favor healthy fats over the not so healthy ones, but there are certain nutrient-dense foods many of us could stand to add to our diets. Check out these underrated health foods and discover how they may be able to improve your diet.

San Diego is awesome year-round, but the summer offers even more opportunities for fun-in-the-sun (and shade…and darkness). From beach bonfires to beer festivals to rooftop cinema nights, there are enjoyable options for everyone. Here are 10 fun things to do in the summer in San Diego!