The Complete Bucket List of Things to Do in the South Island of New Zealand
November 21, 2019
An in-depth guide to the best things to do in the South Island of New Zealand. Includes a list of amazing outdoor destinations in New Zealand.
Overseas Outdoor Adventure Travel
Looking to take your outdoor adventure travel across borders? Check out these inspiring, outdoor travel destinations. These overseas adventure travel itineraries, tips, and tricks are geared to help you take the adventure holiday of a lifetime! Discover the best hiking trails around the globe or epic trekking adventures. Explore beyond the city with these outdoor adventures.
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Take your adventure overseas with these inspiring adventure travel destinations. From incredible jungle beaches to epic European hut trips, there’s an adventure for every type of traveler. These are some of the most popular posts about international adventure travel.
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21 Epic Things to Do In Nepal
October 27, 2019
An in-depth look at the best things to do in Nepal and how to plan the Himalayan adventure of a lifetime.
9 Fun-Filled Things to do in Luang Prabang, Laos
August 4, 2019
Luang Prabang, Laos is an adventurer’s dream. See what makes this place special with these outdoor adventures.
Jaw Dropping Trekking in Sri Lanka: Ella Rock and Beyond
May 5, 2019
Who knew that such a small island nation was jam-packed with excellent hiking?
10 Unforgettable Treks and Walking Holidays in Europe
January 13, 2019
Discover Europe by foot with these iconic walking holidays and trekking routes in Europe.
Your Guide to an Overnight at Tayrona National Park, Colombia
December 10, 2017
Tayrona National park bosts stunning beauty. However, hiking through the jungle to the fantastic beaches certainly comes with its fair share of surprises
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Is a Long Layover in Dubai Worth it?
Over the past 60 years Dubai managed to push its way onto the traveler’s radar. Boasting the world’s tallest building, opulence, and luxury that will make you feel like royalty. Dubai: the Las Vegas of the Middle East. But is that really what’s really going on here? Many people have a long layover in Dubai, but is it really worth leaving the airport?
Trekking Planner Nepal: A Review of Nepal’s Premier Trekking Agency
Layers upon layers of endlessly steeper and higher peaks surround you. You’ve been walking for days, but each rotation of the earth is more astonishingly beautiful than the last. Every village you stop in you’re immediately treated like family. Your guide has been coming to this region for nearly 15 years, he knows everyone like a brother and you, by default, are extended family. Taking a break on the trail you share a snack with your team and a stranger. Open arms, open hearts, and breathtaking scenery. None of this would be possible without the team at Trekking Planner Nepal.
Campfire Tales – Short Stories in the Outdoors
We’ve all been there. You’ve got this idealistic plan of spending some time out in the great outdoors. But it’s not all sunny days and easy going. Here are some short stories of what happened when things go haywire.
Travel to the Peruvian Amazon
Laying awake under the mosquito net I’m staring at the ceiling of the bungalow. The air is still thick, and covers are useless. Silently I listen to the orchestra of sound around me. Each species rhythmically singing it’s tune, as if they’ve all been practicing for centuries. Despite the exhausting humidity and general uncomfortable feeling that comes with constantly being covered in a film of sweat I’m at ease. The noise is deafening – as if someone is blasting a system right by your bedside. However, I’m pleasantly tired. It’s as if every moment was meant to exist just like this.
Why You Should Travel to Indonesia
I was 48 hours deep into a long, weary journey from Bali to Jogjakarta. During that time I had traveled by local bus, suspiciously un-seaworthy ferry, crappy bus, inconceivably crappier bus, taxi, foot, and finally – train. To give you a sense of how far I traveled Jogjakarta and Denpasar, Bali are roughly the same distance as Los Angeles is to San Francisco. In other words, about a 5 hour car ride in America. Without going into too much detail, as this particular stint is a story on its own, I was filthy, I was exhausted, I was hungry, and at the end of my rope. To make matters worse, my SIM card had run out of credit and I hadn’t been able to find a place to stay.
Couchsurfing – Making the World Smaller Since 2010
A lot of people look at me sideways when I tell them I use Couchsurfing. I usually get a shake of the head “you’re crazy.” Or a gasp, “You let strangers stay in your house?” Or, my favorite, the quizzical, “Isn’t that dangerous?” To which my normal reply is “Getting in your car and driving to work is dangerous, does that stop you?” I’ve met some amazing people and forged life long connections through the Couchsurfing network. For those who have no idea what I’m referring to, Couchsurfing is an online network that connects travelers with local residents. You can stay or host or just meet up for events.
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