7 Unexpected Things to See and Do in Italy September 13th, 2018 • by Deborah Tobey Since ancient times, people have been drawn to the Italian peninsula, and they return again and again for the natural and artistic masterpieces, cuisine, climate, history, and culture. Even if you’ve been to Italy a dozen times, think you’ve seen it all, and know what to expect from this beautiful country, we guarantee there is… Read More »
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 »
Video: Porto, The Douro Valley, & Lisbon Hiking July 24th, 2018 • by Deborah Tobey Although it’s roughly the size of the state of Maine, for those travelers lucky enough to experience it, Portugal is a world unto itself. Throughout the centuries, a host of conquerors, from the Visigoths and Romans to the Moors and Christians, have all left their mark on this fabled land and are still visible today… 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!
3 Best Off-Grid Destinations June 5th, 2018 • by Matt Holmes Once in a while, don’t you wish you could just get away from it all—truly escape the everyday routine, disconnect, and not think about anything but the landscape surrounding you? Yes? Well then, check out these destinations and don’t forget to check this tent as well, you need to start thinking about buying all the essentials… Read More »
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!
Video: Hiking in the Kingdom of Bhutan May 30th, 2018 • by Matt Holmes Along the lofty ridges of the Himalayas lies the Kingdom of Bhutan, a place that has remained blissfully untouched by the rest of the world.
The Boundless Benefits of Active Travel May 15th, 2018 • by Matt Holmes Take a regular vacation, add in some extra time in nature, remove the usual tourist spots, and don’t forget good walking shoes, and you’ve got an active travel experience that is good for your mind, body, and soul. You’ll be able to visit places not accessible by vehicles.Thankfully, there are places that remain inaccessible by vehicle—remote… Read More »