Interview with One of Our Bhutan Guides August 31st, 2018 • by Matt Holmes Mr. Wangchuk, as his fellow Bhutanese call him, was born in Thimphu and is deeply connected with his family—returning to his ancestral village every winter to attend a ritual ceremony. He has been guiding for more than ten years and has explored many of the rural valleys and villages of Bhutan. An avid hiker, excellent… 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 »
New Adventures for 2019 August 1st, 2018 • by Matt Holmes Every summer, we look forward to announcing our new adventures for the upcoming year. Some of these are so new, we don’t even have webpages for them yet, so if you’re interested, give us a call at 1-800-941-8010 for more details. We hope you unleash your inner adventurer and join us in 2019! The Puglia region,… Read More »
Webinar: Croatia's Dalmatian Coast June 14th, 2018 • by Matt Holmes Learn about our kayaking & hiking adventure in Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast with our destination manager, Deborah, and local guide, Irena!
Webinar: Iceland in Summer & Winter May 30th, 2018 • by Matt Holmes Learn about our Northern Lights Adventure and Hiking the Land of Fire & Ice tour with our destination manager, Deborah, and local guide!
Webinar: Alpine & Coastal Hiking in New Zealand April 11th, 2018 • by Matt Holmes Learn about our New Zealand hiking adventure with our destination manager, Kristen, and local guide, Nicky.
What to do in Kyoto March 8th, 2018 • by Kristen Bernarsky On our Hiking the Nakasendo Trail adventure, we explore the outskirts and “old town” of Kyoto, but the city has so much more to offer if you can arrive a few days before the trip. Kyoto is very large, and public transportation is efficient and relatively easy to use compared to the rest of Japan. That being… Read More »
Video: Croatia - Dalmatian Coast Kayaking & Hiking February 19th, 2018 • by Matt Holmes If you crave the natural beauty, food, wine, and history of the Mediterranean—but want to avoid the crowded coasts of Italy, Spain, and France—then Croatia is the country for you. Hike amidst Aleppo pine, cypress, citrus trees, and lavender. Kayak the tranquil sea past pebbled beaches, hidden coves, and rocky inlets as rugged mountains rise in… Read More »
Portugal’s Best Kept Secret January 2nd, 2018 • by Deborah Tobey While most travelers to Portugal travel along the sparkling coast, only visiting the cities of Porto and Lisbon, those who venture further inland—into the mountains—will discover places where time passes slowly: the Schist Villages. For everyone who doesn’t remember their 8th grade earth sciences class, schist is a type of rock, related to shale. Parts… Read More »
What to Eat in Japan December 6th, 2017 • by Kristen Bernarsky Simple. Tidy. Fresh. These are the three adjectives we would use to describe Japanese cuisine. While many countries in Asia use a plethora of spices in their food, the Japanese prefer less complicated flavors, allowing the main ingredients and a few seasonings (commonly soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger) to speak for themselves. Even in a… Read More »