Travel Articles: Traveler Stories

A non-stop, whirlwind experience that took us from the highlands of Ecuador to the islands of the Galapagos. We had the chance to stay in lovely haciendas, hike the rim of a beautiful volcanic crater lake, bargain for textiles at a local market, and soak in natural hot springs with some wonderful humans in the mainland. In the islands, we swam …

On my very first solo trip, I boarded the Ocean Nova for an expedition cruise to Antarctica. With no set plans, we chased the best weather around the Weddell Sea, South Shetland Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula to find spectacular icebergs, incredible wildlife, and an experience to remember!

As my kids have gotten older, I'm feeling more confident taking the whole family overseas at one time. This time we opted for a bit more 'traditional' vacation with a relaxing stay in Puerto Vallarta to recharge in the midst of an exhausting winter back home. We made the most of our week with lots of activities- ziplining, whale watching, swimming …

My friend and I ventured south of the Antarctic Circle aboard the Hebridean Sky with Polar Latitudes. We hiked Tierra del Fuego and explored the city of Ushuaia before we set off on the Drake Passage. While in Antarctica, we explored the continent via zodiac, history lessons on every landing and "kiss the fish ceremonies after we crossed the Drake …

A traveler's account of a Rhine River Christmas cruise, starting in Amsterdam and then down the Rhine for the many Christmas Markets and the beautiful scenery.

Ian and I took our first trip without Daphne. We whisked ourselves away to Morocco for two weeks to explore Marrakesh, Essaouira, the High Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert. We enjoyed the powerful flavors of the food and the local wines. The culture was very evident through the medina's markets and vibrant colors and the riads we stayed in …

A quick end-of-summer trip, based around a wedding of old friends in Homer, Alaska. But as a trip planner at Adventure Life, one can never pass up the opportunity to explore a new place. And surprise... more old friends at the lodge in Denali National Park!

My husband and I spent two weeks exploring Tanzania by eating good food and fruits, built huts with the local people in a village, exploring the plains, spotting the "Big Five" and other wildlife on safaris in the Serengeti. We also enjoyed the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar. We had a wonderful trip!

Snorkeling around the Caribbean

We spent a week aboard MS La Belle de L'Adriatique cruising the sunny Adriatic coastline. Starting in the Croatian port city of Dubrovnik, we sailed north to Šibenik, Korčula, Hvar and Split before heading south to Montenegro's medieval town of Kotor. We enjoyed sunny weather, delicious foods and stunning historical sites.

For our honeymoon, my husband and I traveled to South Africa. From Apartheid education in Johannesburg to seeing the "Big 5" in the game reserves and safaris, and seeing the sunshines on the beautiful beaches of Cape Town. The experience is not one I will ever forget.

This trip was my first cruise and my first time in Europe! I took an 8-day cruise on the Harmony V with my mother in August and had a wonderful time! We sailed on rivers and went through locks and explored beautiful city centers in Spain, ate local dishes such as paella and sangria and encountered beautiful architecture and beautiful gelato in …

Our first trip to South America was quite an epic one. We traveled to the Ecuadorian Amazon and the Galapagos over about 10 days. Here's a little taste of our adventure!

I lived in Germany briefly out of college and made some great friends there. It has long been my dream to bring my whole family back there to introduce them to our friends and their kids, some of whom are now college age themselves! This summer I was finally able to get a good deal on air tickets, rent a minivan and pack up the kids for a visit to …

My husband and I ventured on our two week trip to Peru in August 2019, exploring Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Lares Valley before finally seeing Machu Picchu.

The sparkling Adriatic coast rewards with beautiful views, historical gems, and delicious cuisine!

Antarctica is a place that simply holds a lot of unknown mystery. There is a wild range of wildlife, from marine mammals to birds, seals and penguins. The unique small towns gave an aesthetic of pure beauty that one wants to enjoy while they can. Antarctica is a place that invites adventure for all.

I had the opportunity to return to Peru after living there years ago. From the high elevations of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley to the adventurous times exploring the city life and also the rich history that each place has to offer. From archaeological history to possible alien conspiracies, amazing local flavors and having slushies with …

Fulfilling a lifetime dream for my mom, Valetta, to visit Valletta, Malta on her birthday. We cruised aboard the Le Bougainville of Ponant. We visited so many sites and beautiful scenery. We saw temples and cathedrals, museums and ruins. We tasted local spices and strolled through markets. We even went to a movie set of The Count of Monte Cristo! …

It's one of those magical destinations I never really thought I would visit: THE ARCTIC (with a bonus stop over in Iceland!) Our time aboard the Ocean Endeavor was nothing short but awesome! We learned about the land and the wildlife, such as polar bears, walruses and birds. We had a very good time!

My wife and I returned on our footprints 36 years after our first trip to this part of the world. Here some visual impressions! The trip was perfectly organized by Adventure Life!

A quick exploration of the southernmost parts of Argentina followed by an epic 14-day cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula, including a crossing of the Antarctic Polar Circle.

Four crazy kids, three countries, two weeks...it was my first trip to Asia and I'm hooked. We experienced the authentic facets and features of Southeast Asia: the bustling city life and lights of Hong Kong, the never ending traffic of motor bikes, the serene, peaceful sights of rice fields and cattle of Hanoi, and the steaming curries of Cambodian …

My wife and I set off on a traditional 10-day program including acclimatization days in Cusco and the Sacred Valley. Then there was the actual four-day hike to Machu Picchu and then the subsequent visits to Lake Titicaca and Lima. We had a lot of time of exploration to see the different cities that we visited.