Dear reader,
I love the holidays, partly because I make a point of spending a lot of time outside with family and friends. But it’s also a time when I reflect on how much I enjoy my lifestyle—and how much I appreciate readers like you who follow and support my blog. To show my appreciation, I have a special gift for you.
Right now, I’m offering you 30% off the cost of a one-year subscription to The Big Outside.
That means you get full access to all stories at my blog—including my many stories about the trips I’ve taken, with my expert tips on planning them—for $41.97 instead of the usual cost of $59.95 for a full year, or just $3.50 a month.
That’s the biggest discount I offer on a subscription all year—just in time to start researching your trips for next year. Don’t miss out!
Go to my Join page now and subscribe for a year for just $3.50 a month!

Are you already a paid subscriber to The Big Outside? You can renew now and get 30% off.
Click on My Account in the upper right corner at The Big Outside and then click on “upgrade or change your membership.” If you have a Monthly or other subscription, purchase an Annual subscription using the discount code and you will receive a prorated credit for the remaining value on your existing membership (the remaining value will be deducted from your final charge, over and above the reduced cost provided by the discount).
If you already have an Annual subscription, that option won’t be listed and you must take one simple extra step. First switch to a Monthly subscription and after completing that, immediately upgrade to Annual and apply the discount code TBO30. You will be credited and receive the 30% discount on your new Annual subscription (which becomes effective at the date and time of the transaction). Sorry about the inconvenience of that extra step. Email me at michael@thebigoutside.com if you have any trouble or just would like me to make the change for you.
Join The Big Outside now at 30% off and get a free or deeply discounted e-guide!

By the way, a premium subscription, which includes one Custom Trip Plan from me, is always priced at a rate that gives you more than 30% off a one-year subscription. So if you’re already a premium subscriber, there’s no need for you to do anything—you’re already getting the best deal! If not, you can upgrade to a premium subscription without having to use any discount code (and I will follow up by emailing you).
See also my premier Talk to Michael subscription, which offers a suite of benefits, including a comprehensive phone call and unlimited emails with me for trip brainstorming and any other questions you have, one custom trip plan from me, and $50 off a second custom trip plan in the same year.
Got any questions? Email me at michael@thebigoutside.com.
Don’t miss this one-time offer. Go to my Join page now and subscribe!
Thank you for following The Big Outside and for supporting my work. I appreciate it.
—Michael Lanza