Chile Ski Mountaineering: Reid & Team Ski Tour Araucania
After an adventurous summit on Lonquimay, the last couple days have been focused on simply ski touring in the beautiful terrain this region offers.
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Not Your Average Cruise: Alternative Cruise Life on a Polar Expedition
Not all cruises are created equal.
Planning Your Travel Budget and Finances
This is part of the travel tips chapter from my new book The Adventure Traveler’s Handbook. To read more on it, head over to my book page or to Amazon. For me, budgeting is part of the fun of trip planning. It’s the first step in my planning process, and it often makes me feel that I’m getting closer to making the…
Photos of India: What makes this country beautiful?
India is one of my favourite countries in the world; with every turn there’s a new fort or temple to explore, chai to drink, animals to navigate around or person to talk to – I thrive off the vibrant chaos! Although some of the best moments I’ve experienced in India went uncaptured, like clinging to the steps surrounding the Pushkar lake for dear life as the…
A Backcountry Recovery: On Horseback Through Yellowstone (2/5)
Nap time in Mist Creek. Taking utmost care of your horses is the top priority for an extended journey such as Ray Knell’s 1,000-mile ride. That means stopping to eat when the grass is great; Photograph by Ben Masters See “A Backcountry Recovery” Photo Gallery Getting ready for a long horse expedition always takes longer than expected…
Video: America’s National Parks – Yeah, We’re Beautiful
Yesterday the U.S. National Park Service released this fantastic video. It not only shares beautiful imagery from some of the amazing landscapes that make up America’s national parks, it also tells a tale of why those places are so important, and how they are part of fabric of this country. The video also emphasizes and celebrates diversity, and tells us exactly how important that is to the… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
“Don’t Live and Die in The Same Corner of the World…
You shouldn’t live and die in the same corner of the world of where you were born or you’ll miss out on a lot of living before dying.» BADASS BACKPACKS // GRCK » TACTICAL iPHONE CASE // HTCS » NOMAD MOBILE GEAR // HLNMD Tis a big and beautiful world. Most of us live and die in the same corner where we were born and never get to see any of it.I …
Mt. Rainier: Muir Seminar Wraps Up Week on the Mountain
Yesterday, the Seminar led by RMI Guides Casey Grom and Billy Nugent made a summit attempt.
Top Landing Sites in the Galapagos Islands
The spectacular Galapagos Islands have been described as a “living museum and showcase of evolution” by UNESCO, which has added the islands to its list of world heritage sites.
Walls of Resilience — West Bank, Palestine
In the Palestinian Territories, artists are finally breaking their years of silence. The growing art scene in the West Bank is a testament to how the Palestinians are using street art as a form of expression. Politics, a subject you can’t avoid in Palestine, is of course the main theme. Activists have sprawled their works of art and messages across the West Bank’s streets and walls. Expressions like “Free Palestine” and “Don’t forget the struggle” are commonly seen on the walls and in the streets of Bethlehem and Ramallah…
Why Nova Scotia Should be Your First stop on the East Coast
It was our first East Coast road trip in Canada and Nova Scotia was the perfect starting point. Nova Scotia was made for road tripping. We landed at the Halifax airport, we picked up our car and set off to explore the south shore of the province. It doesn’t take long to get anywhere in Nova…
A Backcountry Recovery: Camping in the Lower 48’s Most Remote Place (3/5)
Ray Knell, right, and Ben Masters look out over the Yellowstone River as they make their way to camp along Yellowstone Lake; Photograph by Michael Ciaglo I woke up to the not-so distant howl of a wolf in the deepest backcountry location in the Lower 48. The half light of coming dawn allowed me to barely see our five horses and two mules standing at attention seeking the source of the deep howl. Another wolf joined the chorus, this one further away, up by the headwaters of the Yellowstone River and…
Heading to Outdoor Blogger Summit and SHIFT Conference
Just a quick note to let everyone know that there won’t be many updates to The Adventure Blog for the rest of the week. I’m on my way to Jackson Hole, Wyoming to take part in the first ever Outdoor Blogger Summit, and attend the SHIFT Conference on environment and adventure. I’m looking forward to not only catching up with my
6 Types of Criminals You May Encounter as a Traveler
The world is full of bad, greedy and desperate people. As a traveler in foreign lands they may not always be obvious, these are the types.» TACTICAL iPHONE CASE // HTCS » NOMAD MOBILE GEAR // HLNMD » BADASS BACKPACKS // GRCK Whether you know it or not, you’ve contributed to underworlds in one way or another. It’s almost impossible to live in modern society without doing so, regardless of how innocuous it may seem.The underworld. It’s a vast and integral part of humankind and therefore each country’s culture. VINJABOND Exploring Criminal Underworlds of The World* 6 Criminals You May Encounter w…
Greenland’s Arctic Circle Trail: PART 2
Hiking the Arctic Circle Trail Kangerlussuaq, Greenland The adventure continues as I trek across West Greenland’s colorful tundra on a trail that winds between numerous glacial lakes. Bleached reindeer bones guide the way. NOTE: This is Part 2 of a series. ? Part 1 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Packing/Logistics DAY 4: Hundesø to Katiffik Hiking Distance 20 km (12.5 miles) | 8 hours Arriving at Hundesø …
Zaghouan: A Worthwhile Day Trip for Your Tunisia Itinerary
Zaghouan is a small city that’s off the beaten path for most Tunisia tours. Recently I was pleasantly surprised by my visit to the city that sits at the foot of Djebel Zaghouan, just 60 km south of Tunis. Being a small city without a large selection of hotels, most guidebooks…
Chile Ski: Tyler Reid and Team Climb Lanin and Complete Their Ski Adventure
We had an amazing evening camped in our fortified perch, looking out on dramatic cloud layers. Darkness turned to what felt like daytime, with a very full moon illuminating our tent walls.
Introducing Explorers’ Collection
Introducing the Explorers’ Collection – a curated series of unique expeditions to the world’s most remote destinations. Through paths less traveled to seldom-seen destinations, one-of-a-kind accommodation and unique modes of travel, the Explorers’ Collection brings incredible experiences to today’s adventure traveler.
Celebrating Indra Jatra (Yenya) festival in Kathmandu
Indra Jatra in Kathmandu Durbar Square (Basantapur) Indra Jatra is Kathmandu’s largest festival After the Gai Jatra festival comes Indra Jatra. And between them are a number of smaller festivals and celebrations. Yes, this is Nepal’s peak time of year for festivals! For tourists visiting Nepal it is a unique opportunity to not only experience an awesome spectacle but also a chance to witness the largest traditional festival in Kathmandu along with catching a glimpse of the Living Goddesses of the valley – the Kumari. …
Capella Singapore: A Retreat Away from the Urban Jungle
Singapore is a special place for me. It’s where I was born and raised, and where I spent almost 20 years of my life. Regardless of how much time I’ve been away, Singapore is and always will be my home. Every time I go back, there’s always something …
Spectacular Mutianyu Great Wall – Your Travel Video Coffee Break
It’s been a few years since we were in China, but thanks to the video editing help of Geoff Matthews of Wandertooth, we finally have the opportunity to show you our videos from past travels. If you want to do some easy Great Wall hiking, the Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall of China is the perfect location. would you like to hike the Great Wall? Read more about our Mutianyu Great Wall Hike at The Great Wall of China. It’s located a little further out of Beijing than the more popular Badalang Great Wall…
Germany’s best river towns
If you’re the kind of tourist who loves to be immersed in history (while never being far from 21st century comforts), you’d be hard-pressed to better the enchanting charms of Germany’s river towns.Once major centers of commerce, many of the smaller river towns struggled to survive as railroads and airlines opened up other regions to tourism and trade. However, thanks to the rising popularity of river cruise holidays, many have regained their former …
Yosemite Climber Tommy Caldwell Speaks on Risk, Reward, and Life After the Dawn Wall
Tommy Caldwell on the Dawn Wall (VI 5.14d), considered the longest, hardest free climb in the world. After spending 19 days on the wall, he and Kevin Jorgeson reached the summit of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park for their historic first free ascent of the Dawn Wall on January 14, 2015. Photograph by Brett Lowell The Dawn Wall was the climb heard and seen around the world. Over 19 grueling days last January, Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson achieved their seven-year pursuit of free-climbing the hardest multi-pitch route in the world: the 3,000-foot Dawn Wall…
Video: Mission Everest 2015 Official Teaser
This video came out a few weeks back, and serves as the official trailer for an online series being run on YouTube. It follows two climbers from India who followed their dream of climbing Mt. Everest in Nepal last spring. With high hopes and lots of optimism they set out to tackle the tallest mountain on the planet, but as we all know the April 25 earthquake put an end