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Kayaking in the Amazon

Forbes Lists Galapagos, Mexico and Amazon in 10 Endangered Places to See Now

Forbes just came out with a list of “10 Endangered Places to See Now” that includes some of Adventure Life travelers’ most sought-after regions: the Amazon rainforest, Galapagos Islands, and U.S.-Mexico’s Chihuahuan Desert — the largest in North America. It is not surprise to see these regions make an endangered places list. In the Amazon, deforestation is a constant treat to both the flora and fauna, as well as the [...]

 

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Another beautiful day in Mexico

Chicago Tribune Features Adventure Life Mexico Tours

We’re not the only ones who think Mexico travel is a great idea! Travel writer, Phil Marty, in the Chicago Tribune just featured Adventure Life Mexico tours as a way to explore Mexico by “getting away from the on-the-beach resort scene and experiencing the culture of the country off the beaten path, for instance, with trips to Chiapas and Copper Canyon.” Hear, hear! Beyond the over-developed regions and Spring Break [...]

 

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Mysterious Moai on Easter Island, Chile

Chile Travel: Mysteries of Easter Island on NOVA

A tiny pinprick in the great Pacific, Easter Island is actually a mound of consolidated lava and ash from three submarine volcanoes. Since its ‘discovery’ in 1722 the island has been a place of intrigue. Easter Island’s greatest phenomenon are the nearly 100-ton basalt sculptures, the Moai. Little is known about the Moai and their creators. PBS’s NOVA is taking on some of the island’s unknown in their feature “Mystery [...]

 

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Sugar skulls in Mexico

Mexico Travel: Day of the Dead Festival

Coinciding with All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day each November 1 and 2nd, The Day of the Dead (or El Dia de los Muertos) is one of Mexico’s most significant holidays. And unlike Halloween — where traditional costumes are designed to scare away magical and mischievous spirits — the Day of the Dead is a celebration of those who have died. It honors the lives of lost relatives, friends and [...]

 

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Antarctica for Two Sweepstakes

Antarctica for Two Sweepstakes. Enter now!

Sweepstakes is now closed. Stay tuned as we announce the lucky winner! It’s not easy to get to one of the most isolated places on the planet — but we’re making it easier than ever to make an Antarctica adventure happen for polar travelers with our Antarctica for Two Sweepstakes! Enter now for a chance to win $20,000 dollars to take you and a friend on an Antarctica cruise. Sweepstakes [...]

 

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Adventure Life at the Dirty Dash

Missoula Dirty Dash: Race to the Finish in Style

Creative costumes, great brews, and mud-covered bodies were all part of Missoula’s Dirty Dash Event supporting our local CASA program. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. Each trained community volunteer provides consistent, long-term advocacy for every child to live in a safe, permanent home. The Adventure Life Team was funded through the company’s Sports Sponsorship Program which gives support to employees involved in athletics around Missoula. Adventure Lifer’s Erin [...]

 

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Sunset in Patagonia

Argentina Travel Update: Changes in Collection of Reciprocity Fee

I just received a statement from Argentinas Aerolineas regarding changes that the Argentine government is making in how the reciprocity fee is collected. The statement reads as follows: IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR AMERICAN, CANADIAN AND AUSTRALIAN CLIENTS TRAVELING TO ARGENTINA. The fee that Americans, Canadians and Australians must pay when they enter Argentina (AEP and EZE) can presently be paid upon arrival. In the future passengers will have to pay [...]

 

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Women photograph the Moai

Castaway in Chile: Easter Island, Robinson Crusoe and Chiloe Island Trips

The Chile Tourism Board is doing a big promotion of Chile’s island escapes in the October issue of Outside Magazine. They invite you to “Get Lost” and take a new look at Chile travel — castaway style — by highlighting some of its island superstars like Easter Island and Chiloe, and less-known, Robinson Crusoe Island (yes, that Robinson Crusoe…). Obviously, they are big fans. And so am I. Here’s why [...]

 

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The mist clears over Machu Picchu

Peru Travel: Unique Tomb Unearthed at Machu Picchu

Peru’s Machu Picchu continues to mystify and intrigue its visitors (yours-truly included) and scholars — even a century after Hiram Bingham first introduced the legendary Inca ruins to the rest of the world. Most recently, a group of Peruvian archeologists discovered a unique tomb located on a hillside at the ancient city. Its placement — high into the hillside — and structure — made from large, cut stones — sets [...]

 

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The reception area in our new building!

Adventure Life New Reception Area

This summer we’ve watched as our new office building has taken shape on the Missoula skyline. Each week we see new additions to the construction on the outside and inside of the building. This week, check out my new reception area in this sketch! I can’t tell you how excited I am to have a lobby area. While we are predominantly an internet based company, we do have a share [...]