"Kayaking" Blogs & Blog Posts

The waters of West Cork, Ireland, offered more than just a tranquil kayaking trip for two friends, Louise Barker and Becky Hatchett. Their leisurely paddle soon became a once-in-a-lifetime experience when a curious basking shark decided to gently bum...

Vacations can be more stressful than the normal life you’re fleeing. The cost, the scheduling conflicts, and finding flights and accommodations are bad enough, but throw in having to deal with your fellow human beings on public beaches and such and...

If you’ve checked the price of flights recently, you know it’s not looking too pretty. In fact, according to the latest Consumer Price Index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price of airfare has gone up 37.8% compared to this time last ye...

Odds are at some point in your life, you’re going to experience a five-ish year period where you’re getting invited to a bachelor or bachelorette party seemingly every few months. It’s going to be a Groundhog Day-esque scenario where every morn...

 Thank you to those of you who suggested this pretty amaryllis might be Apple Blossom or Charming. I looked up both and think it's more likely Apple Blossom, but that's just my guess. All four of her buds are open now and greet me when I come do...

One of the things I realized when I got my first kayak was that I was also going to need to buy my own PFD, or personal flotation device. When you rent a boat, the staff usually hands you a lifejacket, and you try to ignore how awkward it is while yo...

When I was shopping for my first kayak and debating options from $250 on up, I happened across a $99 inflatable kayak that seemed too good to be true. There has to be a catch, I thought. No way this is a real boat. Later, after I had bought my real k...