Staff Picks: Unforgettable Experiences March 14th, 2021 • by Matt Holmes While paused at the moment, our team of travel experts regularly sets out to research potential destinations and scout new trips, working to ensure that new itineraries are thoughtfully curated, field-tested, and seamlessly planned before the first tour departs! Sometimes we join a departure of an existing tour to ensure the itinerary is still as… Read More »
What's Up with Wellness Travel February 19th, 2021 • by Kristen Bernarsky In the last couple of year, a new buzz word has bubbled to the forefront in the travel world – wellness travel. Maybe you’ve seen an article about this shared on social media or in a travel magazine you’re browsing at the dentist office. Wellness travel is all about taking a break from the daily grind… Read More »
Endless Elbow Room February 8th, 2021 • by Karen Cleary Like Julie Andrews in the opening of the Sound of Music with arms outstretched and twirling in an open field, there’s nothing I enjoy more than having a lot of room to myself. This is one reason I always prefer to travel to lesser-known sites and regions—there’s space to explore undisturbed and enjoy unobstructed views. Blissfully, there still remain… Read More »
7 Cultural Treasures of the World November 15th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes No exploration of a new destination is complete without interacting with and learning about the culture. Culture affects the landscape and vice versa. For us, a well-rounded, fulfilling journey means balancing time in nature with unique cultural encounters. Here are 7 of our favorite cultural treasures of the world: It’s impossible to describe the full… Read More »
Some Like it Hot (tub) October 22nd, 2020 • by Matt Holmes I love the water. One could even say, I live for the water. Not only is my house on a pond, but I often swim before work, kayak and canoe with my dogs, and usually plan personal trips to include being in, on, or near some type of water. One of the most tranquil and relaxing… Read More »
Countries that crushed the curve July 6th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Throughout the last few months, we have been checking in frequently with our in-country partners and guides around the world, making sure we are staying on top of new health information and travel updates regarding Covid-19 from our local sources on the ground. Happily, as of this writing, there are many places where governments and… Read More »
5 Unexpected Wine Destinations June 1st, 2020 • by Matt Holmes While Spain, Italy, and France typically enjoy the limelight when it comes to well-known wine regions—think Rioja, Tuscany, and Bordeaux—travelers have long known that what we drink at home is often dictated by what gets exported and imported. Thankfully, demand for diversity has expanded, and it’s easy to also find Saugvignon Blanc from New Zealand, Malbec from Argentina, and Pinotage from South Africa.… Read More »
Our Favorite Adventure Movies 2.0 May 18th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes In a previous post, we made recommendations for a few of our favorite movies adventure and other cultures. But we each couldn’t choose just one, which is why we had to have a second version. Right now, the best way to travel is by plopping on your sofa and playing a movie. We hope you enjoyed… Read More »
Sounds of the World April 28th, 2020 • by Deborah Tobey We rarely talk about the sounds that we encounter when traveling 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 we don’t talk about what we… Read More »
7 unusual animals you've probably never heard of April 21st, 2020 • by Kristen Bernarsky As the person in the office who boasts the most pets (3 dogs and a cat), it came as no surprise to my co-workers that I wanted to do personalized pet gifts and to write a post on animals. There are so many unusual animals out there in the world, I’ve picked out a few… Read More »