Myth: Many folks are under the mistaken impression that adventure travelers must “rough it” including inferior cuisine. Fact: Not true! Sometimes you do have to endure some tough conditions, such as poor terrain, bad weather, and long journeys with delays. But some of the best food I’ve ever eaten has been on adventure trips. In fact, the last time I… Read More
What Kind of Traveler Are You?
It is important to know what kind of traveler you are so that you pick the right destination for your personality. Which one of these six profiles sounds like you? You’re the kind of person who can’t sit still even on vacation. You like outdoor activities, such as hiking and rafting. You are an ADVENTURER! Best Places For You: Pocono… Read More
Best of Greece & Turkey Trip
Book by: Until Sold Out Departure Dates: April – December 2015 Cost: $942pp Why I Like It: This 6-night adventure is a must for anyone who has dreamed of seeing Athens and/or Istanbul. You won’t find a better price! This fare includes round-trip air from Chicago, Illinois to Athens, Greece. You can fly out of other cities for a slightly… Read More
Airplane Etiquette
Recently, Expedia conducted a survey about airplane etiquette. The results were disturbing, to say the least. First off, in comparison to the same survey done a year ago, all bad behavior DOUBLED! For instance, “seat kickers.” The percentage of seat kickers went up from 36% to 67! More bad behavior on the rise… *Inattentive parents (parents who pretend their… Read More
Galapagos Islands Adventure
Book by: Until Sold Out ($1,000 discount given on all Aug-Oct departures OR choose a FREE Andes & Quito Extension) Departure Dates: April – December 2015 Cost: $5,698pp (or $4,698pp IF book Aug-Oct departure date) Why I Like It: A Galapagos Islands adventure is a must for adventure travelers. These islands are off the western coast of South America located… Read More
Tragedy in Nepal
Like the rest of the world, I have watched in horror as the news reports have come in detailing the devastating earthquake and avalanche that happened last week. Nepal is one of the world’s poorest countries and its economy is largely based on tourism. This is a great place to go for adventure travelers like me. I fell in love… Read More