November 19th, 2011 We spent the day heading toward Cape Washington or Coulman Island to visit emperor Penguins. The currents and wind changes throughout the day causing the ice to change directions. The sky is overcast and colder than the previous day. We spent the day watching the penguins scurry from the ship as it powered through the ice. After lunch we took helicopter rides for landscape viewing and to [...]
These holiday travel tips are about planning for the best — best experiences, best trips, best alternatives if you run into issues. It’s about being smart and traveling well — work out all the kinks in advance, keep a cool head, and you’ll set yourself up for smooth-sailing. 1. Plan in Advance Spaces fill up quickly for holiday departures, especially on the most coveted travel dates — which is exactly [...]
I know this is a bit last-minute, but we couldn’t pass this up; we found out about the Tango Festival and World Championships that take place every August in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and decided to put together an itinerary. This trip is another addition to our Festival series in Central and South America. Stay at the Mansion Dandi Royal during your time in Buenos Aires and get immersed in the [...]
Adventure Life’s first journal contest has come to a close. From the Pacuare Turtle Reserve in Costa Rica, to kayaking in the remote Amazon Basin, the submissions are terrific — competition was tough and selecting our winners was no easy task. Winner of our Best Journal contest is Wayne Ng for his entry, Epiphanies in Ecuador and the Galapagos. Wayne writes: …During lunch on the [...]
Adventure Life’s own Jennifer Barile is earning her SCUBA certification. One of our incredible Trip Coordinators, Jen is adding SCUBA to her list of outdoor hobbies that include rock and ice-climbing, trekking, camping and cross-country skiing. Adventure Life supplies our full-time employees with funding for continuing education opportunities. In the past, staff members have taken advantage of this perk to pursue interests as varied as our personalities. This includes Spanish [...]
Sorry fellows, but this Product Praise is just for the ladies. There’s no real romantic way to describe this product, so I’ll dive right into it. Put frankly, the GoGirl allows women to stand up while peeing. There have been a few of these types of products floating around for a while — the FUD or female urination device — but I think the GoGirl has finally got it right. [...]
Based on reports from the World Health Organization as of May 8, 2009, there are few confirmed cases of swine flu in Central and South America in two countries that Adventure Life visits. Presently, there is one confirmed case in Costa Rica as well as Guatemala. Safety and security of our travelers is of the highest priority, and Adventure Life will continue to monitor the global swine flu situation. We [...]
The land of the Incas near Cusco and the Sacred Valley is a great destination for active adventures with deep canyons cut by beautiful rivers and backroads and trails in the shadows of the impressive Andes. Our new Andean Multisport trip offers mountain biking and a half-day hike on a remote section of the Inca Trail to hike down to the Apurimac River. Head out for three days and two [...]
Even though it seems like just about every piece of the world has been mapped and catalogued, it turns our there are still unexpected discoveries to be made.
A popular New York Times article highlights the beauty and fun of Costa Rica, as well as the benefits of going with someone who knows.
