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New York Times Highlights Latin America Bargains

Last week, the New York Times did a feature on ways to save on your next trip, calling attention to Latin America bargains. A few of our favorite destinations where mentioned: Argentina, Belize, Nicaragua, and Panama. The article noted what we've known for years -- that many times travelers can find top of the line adventures at a fraction of the …

A Sample Menu from our Inca Trail Treks in Peru

The Inca Trail offers a hardy hike. Therefore, your appetite is sure to be the same! The quality of food that you will enjoy along this trek is impressive given the fact that it is all transported by your porters. This article gives you an idea of what you can expect to eat along your journey, including a sample menu.

Argentina Travel: Perito Moreno Glacier Experiences a Phenomenal Ice Fall in early March

On March 4, 2012, lucky visitors to Argentina's Perito Moreno glacier had the rare opportunity to witness a massive ice fall. It's been nearly four years since Perito Moreno glacier experienced an ice fall as major as this -- and it will likely be at least another four until such an incident occurs again. This natural phenom is caused by the …

Our New Adventure Life Building

Plans are laid out, the ground has been broken, and Adventure Life is going forward with a new office building! Our brand new facility is in the works and we'll be moving across town sometime this year. The ground breaking occurred in January and the foundation has been poured. It's not a minute too soon because are a rapidly outgrowing our …

Two Central America Tours to Celebrate the End of the Maya Calendar: Dec. 12, 2012

On Dec 21, 2012, the Maya calendar will complete its 5,125 year cycle, marking the calendar's finality and the beginning of a new era. This date, at this moment in time, is shrouded in mystery; the meaning and the significance that Dec. 21, 2012 held for the creators of the Maya calendar continues to cause debate among scholars. These two Central …

Annual IGTOA Members Meeting: Defining and Achieving Sustainable Tourism in the Galapagos

Adventure Life is attending the annual members meeting of the International Galapagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA) this week. The theme this year is both ambitious and admirable: Defining and Achieving Sustainable Tourism in the Galapagos. Adventure Lifer, Erin Corriea, is attending and she'll be in fine company -- special guests and …

Adventure Life Wins Sustainable Commuting Award. . . Again!

We did it. . . Again! For the second year in a row, our staff has bused, biked, walked, and carpooled our way to winning the sustainable commuting award during Bike Walk Bus Week for 2012. This annual Missoula event is a competition between businesses in our community sponsored by Missoula In Motion which supports healthy transportation …

Lonesome George the famous Galapagos tortoise dies

Lonesome George, the famous Pinta Island tortoise of the Galapagos, has died. George was a beloved icon of the Galapagos Islands and his death comes as a shock to some. Scientists estimated his age at around 100 years which may seem old in human years but is actually middle-aged for giant tortoises who live to be 200 years. George was also the …

The Ancient Cities of Mexico

Throughout Mexico, there are stunning reminders of the grand civilizations that one dominated the region -- incredible ancient cities of the Maya, Aztecs, Toltecs, Zapotecs and more are found throughout the landscape. Some, like the Yucatan's Chichen Itza, are well excavated and well known throughout the world; each year it beckons thousands of …

An Antarctica Love Story

We always like to think that our trips are life-changing -- but even we couldn't have guessed how one Antarctica adventure would completely transform the life of one of our travelers. Adventure Life traveler, Kendra Gonnerman, contacted us last week with the following message. Dear Adventure Life, I have been wanting to write this story and …

Insider Tips: Markets and Local Fairs to Frequent in Buenos Aires

The Markets of Buenos Aires are bustling and full of colors, exotic smells and sometimes outright bizarre antiques and art. Visit the Feria de San Telmo, an extensive street market and fair on Sundays, the Feria de Mataderos and the Feria de Artesanos de Plaza Francia.

Adventure Life New Reception Area

This summer we've watched as our new office building has taken shape on the Missoula skyline. Each week we see new additions to the construction on the outside and inside of the building. This week, check out my new reception area in this sketch! I can't tell you how excited I am to have a lobby area. While we are predominantly an internet based …

Peru Travel: Unique Tomb Unearthed at Machu Picchu

Peru's Machu Picchu continues to mystify and intrigue its visitors (yours-truly included) and scholars -- even a century after Hiram Bingham first introduced the legendary Inca ruins to the rest of the world. Most recently, a group of Peruvian archeologists discovered a unique tomb located on a hillside at the ancient city. Its placement -- high …

Castaway in Chile: Easter Island, Robinson Crusoe and Chiloe Island Trips

Any one of these three destinations is sure to provide mystery, adventure, and fascinating history for visitors. Which one of these islands intrigues YOU the most?

Argentina Travel Update: Changes in Collection of Reciprocity Fee

I just received a statement from Argentinas Aerolineas regarding changes that the Argentine government is making in how the reciprocity fee is collected. The statement reads as follows: IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR AMERICAN, CANADIAN AND AUSTRALIAN CLIENTS TRAVELING TO ARGENTINA. The fee that Americans, Canadians and Australians must pay when …

Missoula Dirty Dash: Race to the Finish in Style

Creative costumes, great brews, and mud-covered bodies were all part of Missoula's Dirty Dash Event supporting our local CASA program. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. Each trained community volunteer provides consistent, long-term advocacy for every child to live in a safe, permanent home. The Adventure Life Team was funded …

Antarctica for Two Sweepstakes. Enter now!

Sweepstakes is now closed. Stay tuned as we announce the lucky winner! It's not easy to get to one of the most isolated places on the planet -- but we're making it easier than ever to make an Antarctica adventure happen for polar travelers with our Antarctica for Two Sweepstakes! Enter now for a chance to win $20,000 dollars to take you and a …

Mexico Travel: Day of the Dead Festival

Coinciding with All Saints' and All Souls' Day each November 1 and 2nd, The Day of the Dead (or El Dia de los Muertos) is one of Mexico's most significant holidays.

Chile Travel: Mysteries of Easter Island on NOVA

Since the discovery of Easter Island in 1722, it has been a place of mysterious intrigue. PBS's NOVA explores Easter Island's greatest phenomenon - the nearly 100-ton basalt sculptures known as Moai.

Chicago Tribune Features Adventure Life Mexico Tours

We're not the only ones who think Mexico travel is a great idea! Travel writer, Phil Marty, in the Chicago Tribune just featured Adventure Life Mexico tours as a way to explore Mexico by "getting away from the on-the-beach resort scene and experiencing the culture of the country off the beaten path, for instance, with trips to Chiapas and Copper …

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