Travel Articles: Adventure Travel

Adventure Life traveler, Julia, returns home from a trip to the Ecuadorian Amazon with this clip from the Yasuni Clay Lick. Located along with Napo River, this is one of the most accessible licks in the Amazon. Hundreds of parrots visit this lick each day. This is a very popular stop for guests of Sacha Lodge -- just short canoe trip from the …

A little reminder in the principles of Leave No Trace is always a good idea. This short video from my last Antarctica trip provides just that. Although a tiny pebble might seem insignificant, they are incredibly coveted by Antarctica penguins -- penguins make their nests from small pebbles, that are not always easy to come by in the snowy, stark …

Hey -- remember that time we were in Antarctica and that minke whale decided to swim over to our zodiac, give it a little nudge and dive underneath before meandering on its way...? Antarctica travelers have a close encounter with a curious Minke whale off the coast of the Peninsula.

Unlike the other wildlife of Antarctica, whales do not breed in …

The Inca Trail is not the only extraordinary trekking opportunity in Peru! That is a good thing as passes fill up months in advanced. There are actually a number of excellent alternatives, and they have the advantage of being less known, and less crowded... Salcantay, Cacchicata, & Cordillera Blanca are just a few of these Peru treks.

Dear Mom,

I'll get right to the point. Today I'm using all tools at my disposal, including the Adventure Life blog, to appeal to you to finally take that mother-daughter trip with me to Patagonia. With Mother's Day approaching this weekend, I thought the timing was right -- thematically anyway. Also, you are probably wondering why the …

Sustainable, Responsible, Green, Eco Tourism -- I know it can be tough to get beyond these labels and into the meaning behind such abstracts. But here's a little help... Traveler, Sarah Shelton, provides some direction and does a great job highlighting the sort of questions you should ask your travel company if you are looking at going green on …

For our second post, here are photos of an annual dinner that we hold for our wonderful guides in Cusco. The dinner was held at Inka's Grill and later the festivities hit the Cross Keys Bar.If you've traveled with one of our guides, leave them a message here!

From the stark and stunning Atacama Desert, to its legendary Patagonia peaks, a Chile tour provides an outdoor playground for adventure enthusiasts and offers a landscape that seems tailor-made for the active adventure traveler. There is no shortage of options to actively explore Chile and here are five of our favorites ways to do just …

Hiking the ruins of Machu Picchu itself can be enough for some travelers. But there are some amazing peaks to trek while at the ruins -- and offer a rare perspective to the legendary Inca ruins. The catch? There's a fee, and you'll want to do a little planning in advance to save your spot. Here are some helpful details.

Huayna Picchu

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In the recent years, it has become more and more common for border officials to exercise caution when they encounter a child traveling with just one birth parent. So if you are traveling as a solo parent with your child and another legal guardian/parent for your child is staying in the US, it is a very good idea to obtain “Permission to …

The remoteness of Patagonia' Torres del Paine allows the park to continue to boast its incredible pristine environment and natural beauty. Because of this remoteness, it is a little adventure in itself just getting to the park. Whether you're coming from Argentina or Chile, we can get you to the park. Here's a little direction on what routes we'll …

Following an intense two years of research, the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) has recently released their Galapagos Known Species Checklist. Teachers, students, scientists, travelers and wildlife enthusiasts in general are encouraged to download and utilize the comprehensive list to further understand the delicate environment of the Galapagos. …

Antarctica, the Great White Continent, a land so distant from everyday life, so filled with myth, heroes, adventure, and tragedy that even today a journey to the mere edge of this continent is an expedition into the unknown.

The following post is written by Belize traveler, Gail Gross. Thanks for the contribution, Gail!

Travel to breathtakingly beautiful Belize must include excursions to the awe-inspiring stone temples and palaces of the ancient Maya civilization. The architecture of this highly advanced civilization remains stunning, adding another spectacular facet …

Read about this family trip designed around sea turtles at the neighboring Pacuare Reserve

Traveler, M.J. Holliday, shares her experiences at the bustling and sometimes bizarre witches' market, in Cusco, Peru.

By M.J. Holliday

Five hundred years ago, the Inca empire flourished in South America. At its center was the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and the capital city of Cusco, Peru. The Inca were farmers, scientists, engineers and …

Bloggers and globe-trekkers, The Lost Girls talk with Adventure Life president, Brian Morgan, on travel's delicate two-way street between visitors and locals.

"One of traveler's biggest responsibilities is to understand the local community, and one of the best ways to do this is to volunteer next to the people," says Brian. "It's hard to find …

Sorry fellows, but this Product Praise is just for the ladies. There's no real romantic way to describe this product, so I'll dive right into it. Put frankly, the GoGirl allows women to stand up while peeing. There have been a few of these types of products floating around for a while -- the FUD or female urination device -- but I think the GoGirl …

Hiking the Inca Trail is the classic Peru experience that many active travelers seek out. Trekking this ancient trail is not only physically exhilarating but it is an opportunity to learn about the culture and history of this magical place. Your steps will take you along a path upon which the Inca people themselves traveled! Truly an experience of a lifetime.

If you're convinced that your next trip MUST be a river cruise, the difficult decision of deciding "where to?" is upon you. Adventure Life offers river cruising in some incredible destinations, and here are highlights of just a few of these options to help in your decision of where to river cruise next.

Want to go hiking or trekking in South America but are scared away by the high altitudes of the towering Andes mountains? Then Patagonia may be the perfect spot for your next hiking trip as here you can access incredible Andean landscapes at near sea level.

A great introduction to a sea-kayaking trip through Costa Rica canals. Mangrove swamps are one of the richest natural environments in the world - in this clip alone you'll spot capuchin monkeys, toucans, a caiman, not to mention incredible flora. Mangroves are the only trees that thrive in salt water. If this video calls to your wanderlust …

Yesterday's attempt at the Shetland Islands was a bust, again due to weather.  Winds were blowing hard, and word was that all the ships in the area that had planned similar visits canceled their trips as well.  This meant that we immediately turned toward the Falkland Islands and have now been at sea for over 36 hours.  Expected land arrival is …

Four hours to go to board the ship! Passengers are gathering in the hotel bar and conversation is lively as we wait the final hours for our Antarctica cruise to begin. By this evening, we'll be cruising down the beagle channel and out to the Drake Passage crossing. Weather report is calling for a mild crossing - which bums me a bit, as I am hoping …