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Feature Articles

Shouldering up to the Land of Smiles
Diving Around Phuket
Case Study: Phuket, Thailand
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Ready and Waiting
Work Hard, Play Harder
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Trip Ideas

Scuba Dive off Hin Daeng
Pacific and Indian Oceans: Phuket, Thailand
Top 10 Spots for Experiencing Sharks
Hidden Thailand: Spend a Day With a Private Guide on Railay Beach
Our Thai experts reveal ten off-the-beaten-beach adventures that only natives knew about…until now
Paddle Thai: Sea Kayaking Thailand's Southern Coast

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Seafood Watch: The Western Seaboard
Oceana, an organization seeking to protect and restore the world's oceans, continues to profile the seafood you should—and shouldn't—eat by indexing the most common fish off the western coast of the United States.
Seafood Watch: The Eastern Seaboard
Oceana, an organization seeking to protect and restore the world’s oceans, offers information on the environmental impacts of eating various types of seafood.
Sharks: Myths and Realities
Every summer, the ominous display of a dorsal fin sends crowds scurrying for the shore—and newspaper headlines exploding with warnings. Find out why that’s the wrong way to act.
Deep Focus
Learn the basics of underwater photography and you expand the experience of scuba diving and snorkeling. Our ten tips will help keep things crystal clear.
The Move
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Go deeper with champion freediver Tanya Streeter

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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Thailand Island Hopping
Gap Adventures
from $699, 9 days
Coconut trees, gleaming white beaches and crystal clear waters are just some of the treasures that Southern Thailand has waiting for you. If camping...
Northern Thailand and Sailing Adventure
Gap Adventures
from $1899, 15 days
Experience thirteenth century temples and pagodas, elephant rides through tropical climes, historical tours of the Golden Triangle, local handicrafts...
Northern Thailand and 4 Day Sailing Adventure
Gap Adventures
from $1199, 12 days
Thirteenth century temples and pagodas, elephant rides through tropical climes, historical tours of the Golden Triangle, local handicrafts of hill...
Thailand Sailing - Phuket to Koh Phi Phi
Gap Adventures
from $649, 4 days
On a private catamaran, sail your way between some of Southern Thailand's most beautiful islands. Picnic on secluded beaches, feasting on...
Thailand Sailing - Koh Phi Phi to Phuket
Gap Adventures
from $649, 4 days
Enjoy three days sailing the crystal waters of the Southern Thailand Islands, stopping for snorkeling, swimming, sunning, and feasting on...

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Gear

Check Out My Wood!
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How a carpentry-challenged nonsurfer built a classic wooden longboard with his own kook hands.
Women's Surfing
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Seal Line Urban Tote
The Perfect Wet/Dry Bag
Surfing
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Get dialed for summer's coolest sport
Complete Gear Archives: Surfing
From in-depth gear review articles and Gear Guy Q&A highlights to the latest—and past—entries in Outside magazine’s award-giving Summer and Winter Buyer’s Guides, a detailed overview of all things surfing.

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Fitness

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Fittest Real Athletes – Kyle Daniels
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Win
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Wellness 2009
The Move
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Catch a wave with tips from pro surfer Damien Hobgood
Fit to Surf
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Attractions

Patong Beach

T. Patong
Phuket 83150 Thailand

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Maya Reef

Koh Phi Phi Leh
Koh Phi Phi, Thailand

Description: Maya Reef is a destination frequented by divers, snorkelers, kayakers and sightseers.... Read More

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Phang Nga Bay Chinese Junk Cruises

Phang Nga Bay
Phuket, Thailand

Description: Phang Nga Bay Chinese Junk Cruises takes travelers on a journey in Phang Nga Bay, and includes a visit James Bond Island and on-ship dining. ... Read More

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