Travel Articles: Staff Blog

Highlighting my travels through mainland Norway and the Svalbard archipelago. My first tastes of life above the Arctic circle, shrimp, and a true polar plunge. Nothing could have prepared me for the sheer beauty of this Arctic gem - Svalbard was a dream from which I never wanted to wake.

A longtime dream came true with the chance to visit Greenland and the Canadian Arctic on a 12-day cruise with Adventure Canada. Our home was the Ocean Endeavour and an amazing vessel for the expedition in and out of the many fjords and ice flows. I was absolutely blown away by the beauty of the landscape and the people. I am already dreaming of …

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! …

Experiencing the unexpected adventure Norway has to offer! The "Land of the Midnight Sun" is truly spectacular.

A beautiful taste of the beautiful Hawaiian Islands! My husband an I went on a cruise around the islands to explore all that Hawaii has to offer - culture, wildlife and beauty. We experienced ceremonies and lectures that made it evident that the authentic culture is still a major part of the islands. We enjoyed some food and some great snorkling …

I had an amazing opportunity to spend a week visiting the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick, Canada in July 2015.

From trying Dulse all the way to kayaking through some of the strongest and highest tides in the world, New Brunswick is full of adventure, culture and wonderful stories.

Epic Landscapes. Amazing Tea. Mouth watering food. Thousands of years of history. China has it all and then some. Take a journey with me as I recount my details of this amazing trip in October of 2015. We'll start in Beijing, hike along the Great Wall and end in Yangshou floating down the Li River surrounded by limestone giants.

Highlighting my travels through the Sea of Cortez and mainland Baja. Our first tastes of whale watching, Lobster Tail, and Stand Up Paddleboarding. Mexico thrilled me with its varied landscape, and I found myself constantly breathless as I took in the views from the peaks of cactus-laced mountains.

We spent 18 days spent exploring the Lake District, Torres del Paine and Tierra del Fuego. Chile has a lot to offer from top to bottom and we just scratched the surface in Patagonia while we were there. With boat rides that showed us all the glaciers and icebergs that Chile has to offer. I would love another opportunity to return and continue our …

We went to Baja! We started our trip with kayaking, whale watching, snorkeling, fishing and cruising around the Sea of Cortez. I couldn't imagine a better way to spend my winter vacation! Enjoying the warm weather, eating amazing food and adventures was so much better then sitting in the snow!

We went to Belize! We explored the jungle, went canoeing, marveled at ruins and caves, went flats fishing and went snorkeling with a variety of marine wildlife, especially whale sharks! We managed to do it all in two weeks in paradise with the help of our wonderful guide. What an amazing trip to Belize!

Ian and I escaped to Nicaragua for two weeks to explore a country almost NO ONE visits. We discovered a land of impossibly friendly locals, beautiful scenery and unexpected adventures! We did everything from exploring local markets and admire the beautiful handmade ceramics. We hiked volcanos and mountains, enjoyed local churches and beautiful …

A birthday gift to my mom and me! We decided to celebrate our 30th and 60th birthdays with a small-ship cruise to Alaska. What an amazing adventure! It was the perfect mix of our interests such as kayaking, beautiful scenery such as glaciers and such a fun way to ring in those big birthdays.

Yes! The largest temperate rainforest in the world. Little did I know that a cruise in Alaska could also be an adventure. Kayaking, camping, hiking, and swimming with icebergs...this is an adventure of a lifetime aboard the Wilderness Explorer.

I trekked on the Inca Trail, explored the cobbled streets of Cusco, and visited the islands of Lake Titicaca during my Peru adventure . . . and completely fell in love with the landscape, the people, and the culture.

Europe is a great place to visit at any time of the year, but generally the summer months are the most popular. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule.

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 …

A beautiful journey into the Inside Passage in Alaska. We explored Juneau, Glacier Bay National Park Headquarters and Thomas Bay. We went kayaking, hiking, whale watching, went on zodiac cruises, explored glaciers and their crystal clean ice and had a grand old time on the MS Endeavour.

A fun-filled historical cruise that took my sister and I through Southeast Alaska from Juneau down to Seattle in August. We saw living history with our crew from the Gold Rush era. There was not a dull moment with wildlife and culture abounding, especially the whales!

Adventures in Peru -- birthday cake on our Inca Trail trek, visiting children at the Mantay Shelter, celebrations in the Cusco plaza, and making Dead Woman's Pass at 3 month's pregnant. I don't think we'll ever be able to top this Peru trip.

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!).

For 16 days I crisscrossed Costa Rica visiting as much as humanly possible. It was a whirlwind tour, showing me the best that Costa Rica has to offer.

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 …