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A San Diego sailor is preparing for what could be the first-ever solo, non-stop voyage across the Pacific Ocean by a blind person, planning to sail from San Diego to Japan in spring 2027.

A Scots mum has become the smallest person ever to complete the "World's Toughest Row" - a solo trip across the Atlantic.

The vast, icy island is accessible without the need for polar explorer gear, especially along the southern and western coasts. However, it’s best to visit its villages and fjords with specialized agen ...

A Fife-based knitting and yarn business owner has rowed solo across the Atlantic in support of charity. Milli Abrams has successfully rowed solo and unsupported 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean.

The best underrated beaches and towns to visit in Mexico are in Oaxaca. My family would choose spots like Puerto Angel over Tulum every time.

Taryn Smith of Omaha, Nebraska, made history after completing a solo row across the Atlantic in 46 days as part of the World’s Toughest Row.

I set off on a 30-day solo sailing trip in the Alaskan wilderness, knowing this would be my first time truly handling this 45-foot boat alone. From anchoring in tight bays to navigating narrow ...

On Dec. 14, 2025, Taryn Smith embarked on a journey to row across the Atlantic alone. Now, she's telling PEOPLE what aspect ...

Roxanna Vigil is an international affairs fellow in national security at the Council on Foreign Relations, sponsored by Janine and J. Tomilson Hill. Since late August, the Donald Trump administration ...

Host to 7,600 passengers, the largest mega cruise ship in the world is like a floating village. However, as cruise ships ...

A Greek-managed bulker, the Cymona Eagle, diverted nearly 24 hours in treacherous South Atlantic seas to rescue Finnish solo ...