Travel is a bit like a drug. Once you start, it can be difficult to stop, and the more you do it, the more you want to keep doing it. Go without it for long enough, and you may just find yourself in a pawn shop with your significant other’s fancy watch and a fistful of Great Aunt Gertrude’s silver… Read More
World Class Cuisine
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
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
Egypt Explorer
Where in the world: 7-Day Best of Egypt Tour Book by: Until Sold Out Departure Dates: May – Sept 2015 Cost: $495pp Why I Like It: This is a great way to get acquainted with Egypt. It is short but hits all the highlights. Price includes 3n hotel and taxes, 3n Nile cruise, transfers, English-speaking guide and air-conditioned bus, most… Read More
EVERGLADES ECO-ADVENTURE
A few months ago I read an interesting article about the Florida Everglades, which got me to thinking. How is it that I’ve traveled all over the world and never been to the Everglades? I will admit that I don’t consider Florida an adventure destination. It’s for retirees and the Disney crowd or so I always thought. But upon further… Read More