UPDATE: As of March 6, 2013 the US Embassy has lifted it Peru travel alert. Read more. Adventure Life feels it is important to keep our travelers informed of security alerts that arise frequently with travel in developing countries. The US Embassy in Lima released an alert to US citizens about a potential criminal threat in Peru. You can see the embassy’s official statement online. At present, there is no [...]
We’re not the only ones who think Quito is a great place to visit. National Geographic Traveler recognizes Quito, Ecuador as one of the select top-20 destinations to explore in 2013. I agree; Quito is a stand-out city. Set in the shadow of the Andes, Quito offers rich history, local culture, captivating architecture and a thriving business community. Its ‘Old Town’ is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Carefully restored down [...]
The polar plunge (or penguin plunge) has become a right of passage for many adventure travelers who take an Antarctica cruise. You can find plungers taking the leap from the ship’s Zodiac platforms, off an isolated ice shelf or from Antarctica’s rocky shoreline. Because of its volcanic activity, Deception Island is a typical hot-spot where the intrepid take the icy dip. But don’t let the steam rising off Deception’s shoreline [...]
North America’s Great Lakes live up to their name. For centuries, these five incredible bodies of fresh-water have played a major role in the exploration and trade expansion of the United States and Canada. Although they are called lakes, they are rather inland seas that makeup one-fifth of the world’s fresh surface water. Their shores are rich in Native American tradition, and the historic port cities continue to be influenced [...]
Our 2013 Falkland Islands Marathon trip departs March 14, 2013. This 11-day trip is designed for participants and fans of the Stanley Marathon who want to explore the Falklands after the race. It includes two nights in Punta Arenas to rest and recover from your long international flights before continuing to the Falklands. After the marathon, explore the islands and their unique wildlife, culture and history. Includes Sea Lion Island, [...]
Traveler, photographer and blogger Sherry Ott from Ottsworld joins us on a 2-week adventure in Patagonia. Follow her at #patagoniaadventure for real-time updates, personal experiences and photos (like the stunner above) as she makes her way through this rugged and remarkable landscape. Sherry’s journey includes a Patagonia expedition cruise in historic and remote waterways. She’ll also be strapping on her hiking boots for a Torres del Paine tour and a [...]
This is the Mediterranean cruise deal you’ve been waiting for. Buy-One Get-One 50% OFF on an 8-day Mediterranean cruise. Must book by Jan. 31, 2013 to take advantage of this early booking discount. This Mediterranean travel deal is available on the following ships and itineraries. 8-day Adriatic Odyssey The Panorama is a 3 masted sail cruiser which can accommodate up to 49 passengers in 25 cabins. This 8-day summer-time Mediterranean [...]
Working together with International Galapagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA), Adventure Life has helped raise tens of thousands of dollars for Galapagos conservation. Like other isolated island groups, the Galapagos Islands face serious challenges for the long-term survival of their marine and terrestrial ecosystems. This video is an excellent reminder on how you can be a responsible traveler during your Galapagos tour.
A team of environmental engineers has hunted, discovered and captured the purest air on Earth. This elusive anomaly was discovered in the remote Amazonian Basin north of Manaus, Brazil. This air is virtually free of human influence. In other words, we’re talking PRE-Industrial-Revolution-quality-air. In order to understand how human activity and emissions are affecting our air quality, scientists need a control and it looks like they’ve finally found it in [...]
Nicaragua travel tops the New York Times’ best in travel for 2013. Ranked third out of forty-six select destinations, I am not surprised to see Nicaragua making it to the top of the list. Nicaragua is a country of thriving culture, history, wildlife and boasts a landscape dominated by pristine rainforest and miles & miles of serene sandy shoreline. Its avenue of volcanoes is stunning and protected by national parks. [...]
