When temperatures drop below freezing, the right gear becomes crucial. Marmot's Schussing Featherless jacket withstood the elements and kept me warm all night.
The tourism industry in Jordan has suffered due to the ongoing conflict in Syria. While I was worried about visiting, I found a country with welcoming people and a fraction of the normal visitors.
While Yosemite Valley and Glacier Point Road are beautiful, nothing compares to the Yosemite backcountry. We were excited to camp on top of El Capitan, but waking up to a fresh dusting of snow turned this trip into one for the ages.
Luang Prabang features spectacular jungle waterfalls, epic sunsets over the Mekong and rewarding treks to rural villages. If you're headed to Asia, make sure to stop in Luang Prabang, Laos.