Lonely Planet

Chamonix

In the spiritual home of alpinism, glacier harnesses are as ubiquitous as ski goggles. Chamonix is the ski town you visit to scare yourself.

Alaska

You have to be pretty brave to ride the extreme spines in the great state of Alaska. It also costs an arm and a leg – unless you go DIY.

Popoyo

 Scott Yorko headed to Nicaragua so he could eat, sleep, and breath surf for an entire week – not exactly the right move for a new relationship.