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Do you spend ALL your free time dreaming about travel? Are you one of those travel fanatics who start planning your next trip before your current trip even ends? Do all your stories start with “that one time when I was in…”? From mastering airport security to learning…
The thought of taking solo holidays can be like scary, uncharted waters for many travelers. There is not only comfort and assurance by traveling with others, but the ability to share memories and experiences with people from our circle. Remove these known factors, and an individual might become quite terrified of travel. Solo Holidays, a Personal Journey But travel, especially solo travel, is a personal journey. And even the smallest steps can turn into giant leaps for an individual. Which is why we often push…
Alex Honnold solos a 5”11+ climb in the Waku Kungo region of Angola; Photograph by Ted Hesser I believe that adventure can save the world. I get there are a number of really huge problems out there that we need to solve: ensuring women’s rights, access to education, access to clean water, ending hunger, stopping malaria, dealing with climate change, eliminating HIV, stopping species and habitat loss, minimizing extractive…
Between the GoPro action cameras and the proliferation of drones, adventure filmmaking has exploded over the past few years. It has gotten to the point that we now have affordable tools at our disposal that will allow us to make some exceptional films that simply weren’t possible a few years ago. Now, GoPro is even willing to pay you
ASK is a series of posts answering questions asked by readers about vagabonding. Contact me to ask your own or view all ASK posts.» NOMAD MOBILE GEAR // HLNMD » TACTICAL iPHONE CASE // HTCS » BADASS BACKPACKS // GRCK QUESTION:With all it takes to live a life of travel, what’s the hardest part?Allen G…
New snow in the Fisher Chimneys made it prudent to wear our crampons all the way down to the talus field below the Chimneys.
As we’ve readied the Ocean Endeavour for its upcoming sailings, our Operations team members have put a great deal of work into purchasing, testing, and stocking everything you’ll need to participate in a variety of exciting Adventure Options throughout your guided Antarctic cruise.
Bipin Sharma Bhatta and Sangita Bazagai on their wedding day Nepalese Weddings I’ve never been to an actual Nepalese wedding. I’ve come across a few, tentatively. Usually by accident on a Saturday when out for a walk. The most common sight is a tent, lots of ladies in colorful sarees and gents in suits. But as an outsider with a camera I never felt it appropriate to just self-invite (wedding crash) and venture in. A few weeks ago my good friend Amir and…
Yesterday we had our weekly #AdvTravelChat on Twitter where we discussed weekend adventures. It was one of the most popular sessions to date, many thanks for joining our community! We love hearing your stories, swapping tips with you and gushing at your amazing photos from around the world. Special thanks to our cohost @trover for making it such a fun, inspiring and engaging chat! Don’t forget that they are giving away $1500 in their travel photo sweepstake – here are the contest details. For those who missed it…
This article is sponsored by Abbott as part of their LIFE. TO THE FULLEST. mission. This story, thoughts and opinions are our own. Before Dave and I took our first 5-week vacation to Thailand that changed our lives forever, we never travelled. We rarely even got out of our home town of Toronto for a weekend getaway. Our lives were spent working long hours just to get by, and weekends were …
Army veteran Ray Knell gallops through Pelican Valley as the sun sets over Yellowstone National Park; Photography by Michael Ciaglo Rain and cold were our companions as we rode our horses and mules north along the eastern edge of Yellowstone Lake, North America’s largest lake above 7,000 feet. Muddy trails made travel…
If you follow this blog with any regularity, you probably already know that 2015 has been a tough year for mountaineering expeditions. Climbers have found little success on the big 8000 meter peaks in particular, as poor weather has been a common problem all year long. Additionally, the Nepali earthquake this past spring shutdown climbing operations across the Himalaya, forcing most teams to go… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links
You know what my least favorite part of traveling is? Flying. It’s no secret that I hate flying. These days, flying has has become more of a nuisance than a luxury. As airlines continue to cut cost, the quality of in-flight service and comfort level are deteriorating. While it’s easy to find cheap flights these days, it’s harder than ever to find comfortable and pain-free flights. But if you love traveling as much as I do, you’ll have to face the fact that flying is an inevitable part of the journey. As a frequent flyer…
“Don’t worry about your rudders, just get in the water.” Our guide Tress, from Sea North tours was worried we wouldn’t have enough time kayaking with Beluga Whales in Churchill, Manitoba. I’m glad he rushed us, because this is an adventure you don’t want to miss! Kayaking with Beluga Whales We arrived late and had a short window before we had to fly back to Winnipeg, so our group, quickly adjusted our foot pegs, frantically pulled the skirt over our cockpits and instantly paddled out to the bay to see what if we…
Looking down on the Colorado River from above Deer Creek Falls; Photograph by Danny Schmidt The moment I caught my first a glance of Hance, I regretted my decision to scout it. What I saw from that rocky promontory under the merciless June sun was less a rapid than a gnashing, boat-eating monster. Boulders lined the mouth of the rapid and littered its left side. Everywhere below was churning, chaotic whitewater. A thick black basalt dike wedged itself into the cliff above, casting a sinister air to the scene. Something about the water seemed to …
Jimmy Chin has been a North Face sponsored athlete for years, and in this video produced by the gear company we get a chance to learn a bit more about what makes him tick. As one of the premiere adventure photographers in the world, he spends much of his time on the road, as he is constantly in demand. But Jimmy loves to climb and ski, and thats where he finds his greatest happiness. Here, we see… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
We had a good day of technical training yesterday on the Sulphide Glacier, with mostly sunny skies.
You could say Sarah Hrdlicka is living the good life.
These days, with the advancement in travel technology, almost everyone travels with some form of technology. These gadgets are not only useful to help us keep in touch with family back at home, they also help us navigate our way in a new place and discover interesting spots. As someone who works on the road, I’ve perfected my collection of gadgets that I bring along with me while traveling. After having many cameras break and an external hard drive crash, I learned that durability and reliability are two very important criteria for choosing devices…
Life is about creating unforgettable moments. Dave and I are lucky to be able to travel the world creating memories through our adventures, and when we come home, we feel that the adventure should continue. Just because you aren’t exploring a foreign land, doesn’t mean you can’t create memorable experiences in your own backyard. Discovering our own backyard at the Stratford Festival In fact, creating memories in a place where you feel at home can have more meaning than doing something in a faraway land. Just think, every time …
Japanese climber Kuriki Nobukazu will be the first to attempt to scale Mount Everest since a massive earthquake in April triggered avalanches that killed 18 climbers, shutting an industry that feeds thousands of people across Nepal. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar Update: Nobukazu Kuriki decided to turn around on his attempt to summit Mount Everest. He has now returned to base camp. Learn more here. Japanese mountaineer Nobukazu Kuriki could become the only person to …
It rained hard all night last night, and we are currently in a very humid cloud with intermittent showers.
After a rewarding day in the Antarctic landscape, passengers onboard the newly refurbished Ocean Endeavour have a myriad of opportunities to unwind, relax and rejuvenate in the small expedition ship’s bright, spacious new spa. Photo Credit: Hitomi Soga
