The Way of the Gaucho June 1st, 2020 • by Michelle Cournoyer Argentina’s gauchos, or cowboys, are skilled horsemen who represent much more: they are also nomadic ranchers, a national symbol, folk heroes, brave hunters, and romanticized outlaws. The remote, rugged, and dramatic landscapes of Argentina have shaped the gaucho way of life and living culture. In the 18th and 19th centuries, ranching became a booming industry in Argentina. As expert… Read More »
Sounds of the World April 28th, 2020 • by Deborah Tobey We rarely talk about the sounds that we encounter when on one of our walking tours and how they may differ by or even define a destination. We highlight the other senses—views from the trail, the tastes of cuisine, the feeling of dirt beneath our feet, and the scent of pine or the ocean, but… Read More »
Our Favorite Adventure Movies April 13th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes In a previous post, we made recommendations for our favorite books about adventure and other cultures. For more immediate gratification than the few days it might take to read a book, here are some of our favorite adventure-related movies. This batch is all based on or inspired by real people or true events and can be… Read More »
6 Ways to Warm Up Through Travel This Winter November 22nd, 2019 • by Matt Holmes After a generally pleasant October at our home office in Vermont, November came in (as it does most years) with a vengeance. The trees are bare now, snow is on the ground, and sub-freezing temperatures have settled in. We’ve pulled out our flannel shirts, bought ice melt, and found our snow scrapers. This time of… Read More »
Top 6 Guided Tour Destinations for 2019 February 4th, 2019 • by Matt Holmes The internet is awash with lists for 2019 – from “New Year, New You” healthy living plans to the latest interior design trends. Our favorites, of course, are those that highlight the best travel experiences and most exciting emerging destinations. Recently, our staff narrowed down our own Top 5 Destinations for 2019. Read on to… Read More »
Video: Argentina Patagonia Hiking Adventure December 19th, 2018 • by Michelle Cournoyer Covering some 400,000 square miles — more than two and a half times the size of California — the sparsely-populated landscape of Argentina’s Southern Patagonia is unlike any other place on Earth. Vast, remote, and at times, unforgiving, it’s a place that has captured the imaginations of everyone from explorers and scientists, to ranchers and… Read More »
Best Places to Go in February and March August 8th, 2018 • by Matt Holmes Planning your next vacation for early next year? Wondering what the best places to go in February and March are? Since most of us are stuck in the bleak doldrums of winter, February and March are wonderful months to travel. Not only is it a perfect time for a pick-me-up at this point in the… Read More »