Åre, Sweden: Adventures in Jämtland
Åre (pronounced or-rey), Sweden, isn’t just a ski town, though it would be the first place I’d recommend if you want a top notch ski destination in Scandinavia, or anywhere. … Read more
Active Travel
Planning Your First Europe Bike Tour
Planning for your first European bike tour? Your only problem is that your alternatives for terrain, lodging, food, routes and whether to go guided or self-guided are unlimited.
When Your Car Falls Through the Ice
Gary Thompson is the guy you call when your car falls through the ice. We heard about Gary from our hosts at the Best Western Premier Lodge on Lake Detroit. … Read more
Views of Olympic National Park, Washington
Sunsets and spectacular views throughout Olympic National Park in Washington, a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Why You Should Travel to Cuba
The many reasons to travel to Cuba now. See how a country’s people cope with decades of isolation and socialism, and discover the natural beauty of the island, too.
2017: The Year in Photos
The past year was a bit strange for us as we traveled much less than we usually do. We made it to eight countries (not counting the U.S.) including only … Read more
Jumping into Salta, Argentina
When you think of Argentina, chances are Salta isn’t the first city to come to mind. But this town of 620,000 is eager to change that, and they are on … Read more
Visiting Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego Sensations
With its back to the world, the town of Ushuaia on the island of Tierra del Fuego at the southern tip of Argentina, casts its gaze to the South. From here, the southernmost city in the world, the big view is across the Beagle Channel, where Charles Darwin passed through, over the string of mountainous Chilean islands, and beyond to Antarctica. Close to town, find may other great views and hikes.
Adventure Travel Trends: Our evolving travel style confirmed by research
The more we travel, the more we seem to arrange our trips around adventure travel–itineraries with activities leading us into wilderness or protected areas and connecting with local communities. We’ve … Read more
Adventure Travel World Summit: Environment, Local Communities & the Year 2041
Regularly, we wonder what the heck we’re doing. What’s the point of our travels, other than entertaining and edifying ourselves? What’s our purpose in working on this blog, other than … Read more