Camping - Articles & Travel Stories

Explore 171 Camping travel stories from Adventure Life, featuring expert insights, destination highlights, and firsthand experiences from ancient and culturally rich sites. Whether you’re planning your next adventure in 2026 or 2027, these stories offer inspiration for exploring ruins, archaeological wonders, and hidden historical gems across the globe. Learn from the journeys of fellow travelers and discover meaningful ways to connect with the past through thoughtful travel. Let these Camping stories guide your path into history.

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Get to know Choquequirao

Little known to the world, this ancient Peruvian city is often referred to as Machu Picchu's sister city. However, we wholeheartedly believe it is a worthy destination on its own. Deemed the "Lost City of the Incas," Machu Picchu is not so nameless anymore with more than one million visitors every year. T

Polar Adventures: Five pieces of advice for an overnight Antarctica camping trip

Can you imagine camping on Antarctica? Now that is an activity with bragging rights! This is becoming a more popular option on expeditions, so check with our experts to see which trips offer this adventure. And get prepared for an experience of a lifetime.

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Knowles Antarctica Trip

Trip of a life time. What a fantastic trip. Day 1 Santiago to Punta Arenas Had a 10:10 flight to Punta Arenas, the taxi driver was very happy with the non traffic. We got to the gate and noticed people lining up and thought that it was way too early but we got in line anyways. Turned out to be a flight to northern Chile so the gate keeper …

A whole new world! The Peruvian Andes

My husband and I do the Manco Multisport, which explores the Cusco area, including Machu Picchu, and then Lake Titicaca. It was incredible!

Sacha Lodge, located in the heart of Ecuadorian Rainforest

Our Ecuadorian Amazon Adventure

The Amazon Rainforest, another of the amazing natural wonders of the world found in South America. As our most recent adventure draws to a close, we were fortunate to end our trip in such a wonderful, beautiful, tranquil and pristine spot...The Sacha Lodge, located in the heart of the Ecuadorian Rainforest.

fishing for piranha (only in The Amazon)

Ecuadorian Rainforest Kayaking Adventure

It was a great Ecuadorian rainforest kayaking adventure trip! And we learned: that a large black garbage bag makes a great raincoat in a pinch.That you keep your toes away from streaming ants.To bring extra clothing in small dry bags so that you can go to dinner in something other than your pajamas. . .That you are ALONE when you are alone in the …

Galapagos Islands: Watercolor by Kathleen Franklin

Reflections: An Ecuadorian Journal

Kathleen and Jacqueline’s Excellent Adventure...All Things Ecuador...El Medio del Mundo...How do I title a 3 in 1 trip that was so much more than either of us expected?

Belize It or Not!

After work, I joined my wife and raced to the airport, where after a lengthy trip, arrived in Belize City. They opened the airliner and the humidity was the first thing we met. While the temperature was only about 85, so was the humidity. I loved it. We hit the puddle hopper for a fairly exciting ride and landing at Ambergris Caye. A taxi met us …

Magical Machu Picchu

Chronicle of our four person journey to and on the Inca Trail which culminated in a romantic proposal at Machu Picchu to which I said YES!!!

Patagonia - To the end of the world and back

Journey to the end of the world and back in Patagonia, experiencing its breathtaking landscapes and diverse ecosystems.

Peru: By Mountain Bike, Horseback and the Inca Trail

After visiting Peru three years ago, I returned with my daughter to hike the Inca Trail in 2013.

Epiphanies in Ecuador and the Galapagos

An account of the adventures and epiphanies of a diverse group of travelers in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.

Luxury Inca Trail Trek

Patagonia and More

As with all good things, there must be ''burdens'' to overcome so that we truly appreciate the good things. After the delayed flight leaving Chicago and having to stay overnight in Miami, finally am airborne and on my way to Buenos Aires, three hours AFTER I was supposed to have arrived! Oh well, such is life. It turns out that there was an …

Antarctic Adventure

Our trip to Antarctica aboard the Quark Ship Ocean Diamond.

Reforestation Project in Peru

The Adventure Life grant program sponsored a reforestation project for the Cachiccata and Socma communities. Two thousand trees were planted during the project. The group used a tree call the Tara, which is native to this area in Peru. The tree fruit is another benefit to the community which will be enjoyed for generations to come. It also …

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