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Neko Harbor

Amazing Antarctica

The beauty of the untouched continent: The effort of IAATO and the members involved in Antarctic research have proven that with good will and collaboration the world can be kept and nature can be saved. Antarctica has been kept pristine and untouched thanks to these entities for future generations. Pure air, clear waters and here animals and …
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Traveler equipment

Double the Adventure

Before embarking on a journey, you put a lot of effort into deciding where to go, preparing, and researching. While taking the time to organize a trip, why not plan to see TWO destinations? There are so many possible combinations of places that are easy to see during one adventure, and we love customizing these fusion trips for our travelers! …
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Me and my BMW650 GS

Central America on a motorbike
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Journey Into The Amazon!

Hello everyone! ^_^ This is a blog for my adventures in Ecuador! I journeyed down the Napo River and explored many areas of the Amazon Rainforest!! I saw hundreds of flora and fauna that were truly incredible!!
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Beautiful Macchu Picchu. And tomorrow off to Huayna Picchu

My Peru adventure

There and Back again
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Mindy and Ryan's Galapagos Trip

In April/May of 2014 Ryan and Mindy Teini took a trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands... Here is their story.
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Guanacos hanging out....many many of these

Habitat para la Humanidad Chile

Joanne traveled down south with winter to Chile and volunteered with Habitat for Humanity building homes in local communities. Through a little sweat and tears they made great progress. After volunteering, she continued on to explore the wonders of Patagonia.
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Brazil Adventure

My trip to Brazil was great with a few days to explore Rio and the famous statue. Nothing you read will prepare you for the breathtaking views of the city from above. We took on the mighty waves in an adventurous rafting trip as well. I look forward to going back and doing more Brazil tours soon!
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My first snowman!

Antarctica/ South America Trip (Argentina-Ushuaia)

''Antarctica? Why?'' ''Antarctica? Wow!'' Those were the two most common responses from family, friends and colleagues when they learned I was off to the frozen continent for the 2012 holidays. I stepped on the Antarctic continent twice: my journey through ice, wind and stormy weather a glorious one. John Steinbeck said it best: ''. . .we do not …
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A Welcoming Smile

Latin America Travel: Spanish 101

Spanish a bit rusty? You and me both. In general, Spanish is used throughout Latin America - but you'll definitely encounter dozens of other languages too.  On a Belize trip or Guyana tour you'll find English as the official language, with other languages spoken in varying regions. For example, along the coast you're most likely to hear Creole …
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The Colca Canyon

Peru Part Deux!

A journey back to an incredible country...this time featuring condors, flamingos, and pink dolphins!
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Coatless with L'Austral, Neko Bay, Antarctica

Memories of the Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctic

We were on board the holiday 2011 sailing of L'Austral with stops on the Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island, Antarctica, the South Shetland Islands and Cape Horn.
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I made it!

Travelogue for Peru, Ecuador and Galapagos

With Kassandra’s knowledge of the area and our requirements and dates, We felt like our Peru trip was tailored to our exact liking and it made for a fantastic, fabulous, wonderful, exciting and culturally and educationally informative vacation . No other travel company comes close to the private, tailored trip like we experienced. With …
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Arrival in Lima - the view from our room.

Tres Chicas!

I started 2010 with a trip to Peru, Chile and Argentina with my two good friends Kelsey Quam and Cassie Meyer. We explored the Sacred Valley and southern deserts of Peru, the beaches of Chile, Buenos Aires and the mountain ranges of Patagonia. We did it all with no set plan, only a great sense of adventure and frequent encouragement for being …
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Wildlife of the Galapagos archipelago

4 Amigos in South America

4 amigos on a 3 Week South America Trip of a life time!
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The ruins of Machu Picchu

Peru Tour: My Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Trip

Peru Travels - Inca ruins of Machu Picchu, Pisco, Ollantaytambo, Sacsayhuaman, the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco, Moray salt mines and more. It is easy to understand why a tour of Peru is such a favorite among our travelers and staff alike.
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Mirage on the Salt Flats

Travels to Beautiful Bolivia

My Bolivia travels included a handful of days in culture-rich La Paz, followed by a trip to the Salt Desert and shores of Lake Titicaca. The landscape was inspiring, but was overwhelmed by the welcome I was shown by the Bolivia people. A great trip!
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Pre-boarding treats at the private marina

Helicopter Fishing in Patagonia

Spending a week onboard the expedition vessel Atmosphere was an incredible experience, the ultimate catch-and-release that I will never forget. The service was first-class, prompt and one step ahead of your every move. We drank champagne in glass flutes while we soaked in the natural hot springs. You wouldn't have realized you were at waters' edge …
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Macaws in the Amazon

The Peruvian Amazon – It's for the Birds

More new species of birds have been discovered in Peru within the last 30 years than in any other country - approximately 200 new species since 1972! For obvious reasons, this region is a birder's paradise. Here are some bird watching tips, plus information on the species that reside in the Manu and Tambopata regions of the Peruvian Amazon.
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Travel in Peru

"So, why Peru?" others would ask when we told them of our upcoming journey. That made me think, why indeed Peru!. And coming to the realization that the desire stemmed from my childhood. During the hot Kansas scorching summer days of my youth, the local theater would have a weekly matinee where all the frazzled mothers could drop off their …
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Pintores de Tigua: Indigenous Artists of Ecuador

Enjoy these descriptions of Tigua art and its history. Tigua artists live southwest of Quito, high in the Ecuadorian Andes and are known for their colorful paintings of rural life.
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Frigatebird in the Galapagos Islands

Ecuador Travel Articles

Ecuador is an incredibly beautiful country, with nearly every type of dramatic landscape packed into its small area. Andes, cloudforest, Amazon, Galapagos Islands - come discover Ecuador!
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Bus Stop

Adventure Life Alumni Stephanie and Craig Smith have been busy traveling with us everywhere from Peru to Belize to Guatemala and down to Chile. On their first trip with us in Peru, they offered a group of school kids in the campo a ride home from school.
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My Dream Come True

One traveler describes her two week trip to Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, and the Amazon.
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