Welcome to the Sunday Dispatch. Here are our top finds for the week of Dec. 5.

Hiking post sunset along a ridge in Hawaii. Photo by Ryan Resatka / Instagram.

01. Photographer pick: Ryan Resatka

It's nearly impossible to keep up with the travels of this outdoor photographer. From glorious mountain top views all the way down to the most secluded, crystal clear beaches, there aren't many destinations Ryan Resatka hasn't captured on camera.

You can follow his adventures and photos on Instagram at @ryanresatka, and his photos are available for purchase on his website.

 

Active Travel Adventures.

02. Audio pick: Active Travel Adventures

We all like to be comfortable, but we're not meant to be comfortable all the time. After all, when's the last time you did something incredible while in your comfort zone? Inspirational and informative, Active Travel Adventures is the perfect motivational push we all need to test our boundaries and make memories. 

Show host and adventure specialist Kit Parks and her team scour the planet for the most fun and beautiful active vacations. They basically plan out the adventures for you in the episodes, which all offer and encourage ways to truly immerse yourself in another landscape or culture. The point is to mix the beautiful foreign scenery with healthy movement, making a vacation really worth your while. The featured adventures usually involve hiking, biking, swimming or paddling and are safe and doable for most (though might require a bit of training). 

Our favorite episode is Gorilla Trekking in Uganda. Check it out on activetraveladventures.com. 

"The Complete Wilderness Training Book".

03. Book pick: 'The Complete Wilderness Training Book'

"I'm a campaigner and enthusiast; and try to be entertaining with it."

         — Hugh McManners, author

While you probably won't read it cover-to-cover, this skills overview book is easy to follow, well laid out and full of insight. It also has detailed photos on every page, so great for visual learners. Even if you don't have a skill in mind, it's fun to just skim the pages and find a survival topic that interests you.

You can find the book on Thriftbooks or Amazon.

Photo by Agnieszka Mordaunt / Unsplash.

04. Article pick: 'The 26 Most Adventurous Experiences Around the World'

Need anymore ideas? Or just want to read some really cool content? This article is packed with all types adventure travel and has a little something for everyone. It's fairly recent (published in June of this year) and the author continuously updates it with the latest info. 

Swim with wild dolphins in the Azores is definitely on our bucket list!