Good morning.

Ah, solitude.

The open air.

A grassy plain, or a dense backcountry forest, or an epic peak.

All that and a tent. ⛺️

It’s all the elements you need for a great solo adventure.

Do you ever go camping by yourself? According to a new study, 25% of campers are indeed going it alone. Whether you solo camp, or prefer to gather up some friends or family, it’s tough to top a weekend at the campsite.

Read on for more from that study, discover some camping YouTubers worth your like-and-subscribes, check out some hot weather tips from and cast off for a great read about how cruise ships have had an amazing comeback.

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Now Trending: Solo Camping

The increase in people getting outside means more people are willing to spend time in the wilderness alone. According to a new study, more than one out of four people are happy to camp alone.

The report also found that avid campers are even more likely to go solo, with 36% willing to camp alone to satiate their desire to be outdoors. In the report, an “avid camper” is someone who takes more than 11 camping trips a year.

Camping solo gives people extra freedom, like choosing your hikes and campsite, but there are also some safety precautions to remember.

Thuggy… Gumby … Morpho?

With the release of Free Solo and the Alpinist, rock climbing welcomed countless novice viewers into the sport. As with any trade or hobby, there are some unique terms and language that are part of the culture of rock climbing, and some of them may seem a little weird to non-climbers.

If you watched Alex Honnold climbing nearly 3,000 feet of sheer granite without a rope, but you weren’t completely certain what he was talking about half of the time, or if you just got into climbing and you’re looking to improve your crag-slang skills, or even if you’re just curious whether climbing slang is as weird as the words you use in your hobby, then this glossary is for you.

Here are some of most unusual climbing terms defined.

Like and Subscribe: 5 Camping YouTubers Worth Watching

There is no better way to learn something than by watching someone experience it themselves. When it comes to camping, there is plenty of content on YouTube. These five camping guru channels give you the insider info you need to have a successful trip, whether you go off the beaten path or stay on the main trail. Catch dinner, climb that first peak, or nail that first backpacking trip all with guidance from these camping gurus.  

The Comeback Cruise

The cruise industry all but came to a standstill during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, with widespread cancellations, concerns over health and safety, as well as a damaged reputation.

As the big ships slowly returned to the seas over a year later, it presented a unique opportunity for the cruise industry to adapt, rebuild, regain the trust of the public again, and shake off the negative media attention it received during the pandemic. Fast-forward to now, the cruise industry is making a remarkable comeback, having a positive impact on the economy and seeing record-breaking numbers.

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