Travel Articles: Traveler Stories

Our Amazing Family Christmas Vacation to Costa Rica

There and Back again

Though I've traveled to nearly 50 countries, I was not in a hurry to visit Hawaii. I always pictured it to be a mass tourist destination full of tacky souvenir shops and overcrowded beaches. I knew my husband would enjoy the ease of staying in the US for a change so I decided to take a chance on this small ship cruise on the Safari Explorer. It …

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.

March of 2011 we took off for a Patagonia tour and the trip of a lifetime. Here's our experiencing hiking and trekking out of Ecocamp into all that Torres del Paine has to offer on our Pure Patagonia Trip.

This is the second trip of members of the Sun City Anthem Hiking Club to Galapagos and Machu Picchu with Adventure Life and SASTravelPeru. The first trip was in March of 2006. This trip was again organized by me to see what I experienced as a volunteer

We traveled on a Kenyan safari and encountered so much wildlife on our journey: cheetahs, lions, elephants, giraffes, ostriches, hyenas, and more! We also had the privilege of visiting a Masai village and view some of their cultural ceremonies and dress.

Pacuare River rafting; Rainforest adventure; Bocas del Toro; Panama City

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!

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 …

A quick mother-daughter trip to Beijing, exploring the highlights of the frenzied but amazing city.

Gentoo penguins, king penguins, adele penguins, chinstrap penguins, rockhopper penguins, Orca whales, fur seals, elephant seals, weddell seals, crabeater seals, birds, and more!

The Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico is a fascinating blend of pristine beaches, turquoise blue water, spectacular nature, ruins of ancient civilizations, and residents who have not forgotten their traditions and culture. This Yucatan trip visits the Maya sites of Chichen Itza, Tulum, Coba, and Uxmal and the colonial cities of Campeche and Merida.

In addition to the stunning scenery, we all thoroughly enjoyed the company of our guide, cook and wrangler, who each did a wonderful job of making our trip so special with their knowledge, excellent local cuisine, and lots of good-humored laughter as we stumbled with our Spanish. This trek was on a grand scale that I had never experienced before - …

An awesome adventure to one of the only places in the world where as a human you feel truly insignificant...

3 Days touring around Quito followed by 7 days of a land-based Galapagos tour with Adventure Life. Naturalist Cezar Salazar was superb. We lived on land on three different islands in comfortable accomodations and freindly neighbors. During the day, we took day trips on land and water, with snorkeling every day. Land based activities including …

First trip to Asia, but not the last. Spent six weeks getting under the skin of the place in 2010. Explored the forests of Borneo, the big city lights of Kuala Lumpur, and wonderful Malay hospitality.

We mixed a few days exploring the city of Quito with some hiking in the mountains outside the city, and finished up with a 5-day Galapagos cruise.

The Alaska trip of a lifetime for my 77 year-old mom aboard the Wilderness Explorer! We got to hike in Denali National park, kayak and snorkel in the Alaskan waters, visit with native Alaskans and watch glaciers calve into the sea. Sharing these experiences with my mom was truly amazing!

The land and people of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego are special indeed. There are few places left in the world where one can experience the untouched beauty and remoteness of nature and the friendliness of the people who inhabit such places. Here is the adventure of my Patagonia Trip!