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Dende Da Serra Waldorf School Library Project

Adventure Life Grant Program provides funding to build the Dende Da Serra Waldorf School Library
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The view that we came for - Santa Elena Pass

Cordillera Huayhuash

A return to Peru! This time, we head north to trek around the Huayhuash Mountains north of Lima. We hiked the rigid mountain peaks and battled altitude sickness. We experienced authentic cultures in local communities and got to know the livestock that lives in those communities. We had a meal cooked for us in the middle of our trek that was so …
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The bridge over Pailon del Diablo (Devil's Cauldron)

A Trip to the Middle of the World, Ecuador and the Galapagos!

We spent two full weeks flying, biking, swimming, hiking, driving and kayaking our way through Ecuador and the Galapagos. Our trip was one of extremes. We went from the huge capital city, Quito, to the barely inhabited Galapagos Islands. From sea level to nearly 19,000 feet above it. From snorkeling with sharks to relaxing in the natural hot …
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Sea Lion Colony on South Plaza

Middle of the World with Molly

14 days, 2 girls, 5 regions, 9 Condors, and endless empanadas made for a priceless experience exploring the beautiful country of Ecuador. My travel partner, Molly, and I were so fortunate to travel through The Galapagos, Quito, Otavalo, Baños, and Cotopaxi. Our two-week adventure had no shortage of incredible landscapes, wonderful food, and …
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It was hard to turn our backs to take this photo!

Santiago - Torres del Paine - El Calafate

My husband, Toby, and I had a wonderful adventure to the End of the World. I've written details about the random weather, the fauna of wildlife including penguins, specific tours like hiking and camping and what to expect when traveling to Patagonia (Hint: expect NOTHING!).
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Peru - the time of our lives

What is your dream adventure? Traveling to Peru (Mira Flores, Cusco, trekking to Machu Picchu, and Puerto Maldanado) was a check off our bucket list. We stretched our mind and bodies and surpassed a trip of our wildest dreams. Ken and I are left thinking, what could possible surpass this dream? We sought adventure and we conquered!!!
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Our Patagonia Trip
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The Torres del Paine Legacy Fund is a travel philanthropy program that works to improve the visitor experience and long-term health of Torres del Paine National Park and its surrounding communities.

Torres del Paine Legacy Fund

Adventure Life partnered with the Legacy Fund to provide a $5000 grant which funded an educational student field trip and reforestation project. The Torres del Paine Legacy Fund is a non-profit travel philanthropy fund that works to enhance the visitor experience and long-term health of Torres del Paine National Park and its surrounding …
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Exploring a coffee farm in Colombia

Colombia Coffee

I got the opportunity to spend a few days learning all there is to know about my favorite beverage - coffee! We traveled through different kinds of Colombian coffee farms and learned about the different processes and different kinds. We also hiked around and even got to learn how to make latte art! Everything is all good when coffee is involved!
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Hiking on Santiago Island

Callie's Ecuador Adventure!

My first trip with Adventure Life took me to the Bella Vista Cloud Forest and the Galapagos Islands, two completely different destinations that allowed me to get up-close and personal with the wildlife. I spent my day in Bella Vista hiking through the lush forest, and spent my days aboard the Galapagos Petrel swimming next to sea lions and …
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Family Adventures in Peru: Inca Trail, Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca

Three generations with ages from 10 to 69 exploring Peru together. It was an awesome experience starting in Cusco then off to the Inca Trail all the way to Machu Picchu and finally Lake Titicaca. This was a trip-of-a-lifetime and it was challenging to fit so much into such a short amount of time. By the end of the tour we were enlightened and …
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Galapagos tortoise, pencil

Galapagos Through the Eyes of an Artist, 2

Cataloging my second voyage to the Galapagos Islands, with art, photography, wildlife facts and travel tips!
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Forrest and the birds of the Galapagos Islands

Ecuador y las Islas Galapagos

Highlighting my travels through the Ecuadorian highlands and the legendary Galapagos Islands. Our first tastes of South America, Guinea Pig, and the finals of the FIFA World Cup. Wandering around small villages in the Andes and piles of iguanas in the Galapagos made me feel like I was looking through the world through a perfect, sunny orb.
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Peru = awesome

I left with a friend for a 2 week trip to peru; cachicatta trek/sndoval lake. Its hard to write a review because there really arent words to do the experience justice. Ill try though-- Thanks to: Marco, Vidal, Jaun, Javier, Luccho, Manuel, Miguel & Po
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Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Tortoise

The Epic Galapagos Adventures of Lina & Giles

In August of 2016, we traveled to the Galápagos Islands, for an epic 8 day adventure. We saw giant tortoises & mating Boobies, swam with Whitetip Sharks & sea lion pups, hiked 16km to the top of a volcano for the most amazing view imaginable, and took some fantastic photos & videos along the way. This link below attempts to document it all... …
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Finding a giant tortoise on a hike

Our Galapagos Multisport Adventure

Our Galapagos and Ecuador Adventure in 2012 was one of the most amazing destinations we have been to with the wildlife, culture, and diverse terrain. We did the 9-day multisport tour to San Cristobal, Isabela, and Santa Cruz. Afterwards we did an extension to Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge on mainland Ecuador. There was never a dull moment of …
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So many beautiful sites like this in the countryside of Peru

Our Peruvian Adventure

Our Peru travels took us from Lake Titicaca to the Sacred Valley and the fantastic Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. We started with many flight complications, but we finished our Peru trip with a few days in Cusco where we explored the ruins and the amazing scenery. Good people, great food and inspiring culture is what made this trip so great!
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Amazon sunset

Ecuadorian Amazon 2.0

A return visit to further explore the diversity of Ecuador with urban adventures, hikes in the cloud forest, and explorations of the Amazon. There is so much to see in the Amazon from trees, flowers, creepy crawlies, birds, and beautiful sunsets. You are surrounded by the wilds of the forest, so its easy to get up close and personal with it! …
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Laura and Julie's Ecuador Adventure

The sister adventure continues in a South to North tour of mainland Ecuador. Full of adventure, culture, and amazing vistas!
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Cahill sisters' adventure in the Galapagos

Once in a lifetime sisters trip, a cruise through the amazing and magical islands of the Galapagos.
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Bird's eye view of Machu Picchu with Juan

Manco Multisport in Peru

An action packed tour of Peru, including trekking, mountain biking, rafting, and kayaking.
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Galapagos Tortoise, El Chato Reserve

Kevin's Galapagos Trip

Two weeks in Ecuador, including an 8-day cruise on the San Jose in the Galapagos, 3 nights of land-based explorations on the islands of Santa Cruz and San Cristobal, and several days exploring the Highlands around Quito, Cotopaxi and Otavalo. Fulfilling my lovely partner's lifetime dream of seeing Darwin's inspiration!
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acrylics, sea turtle babies, detail

Galapagos Through the Eyes of an Artist

Galapagos: a playground for artists, photographers and people who just love wildlife! (Like me!) Explore with me...See the paintings I create inspired by this unique environment...Get good travel tips for the islands!
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Nancy's Ecuador Rainforest Adventure

Travelogue from an Adventure Life Ecuador jungle tour. Chronicles the traveler's stay at Nativo Lodge and experience canoeing through the Ecuadorian Amazon.
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