Travel Articles: Adventure Travel

Twenty-two hours of flying finally brought me to the city of Buenos Aires. I chose to stop over here for a couple days, just to break up the trip... and enjoy a tango show and some of BA's fantastic history and architecture. Before the show, I took a tango lesson, and after stepping on my instructor's toes twice, she told me I was a natural. A day …

The Kuna Indians are a fascinating tribal society residing in the San Blas Archipelago. In spite of historical pressure to become part of Panama and westernize their culture, they manage to remain living much the same way their ancestors did. Learn more about this unique people group.

From Patagonia to Costa Rica, traveler, Shannon Beineke, weighs in on ecolodges and some of the best places to relax your head, take in remarkable surroundings and enjoy examples of effective ecotourism at work.

By Shannon Beineke

Ecotourism has skyrocketed in recent years. As a result, many lodges around the world are now claiming to be …

Happy Mother's Day! In celebration of the day's holiday, I thought I'd share one of my favorite mother-daughter trip journals. Adventure Life staff member, Julia Kocubinski, and her mom, Sue, took a trip to Ecuador's cloudforest, Quito, Banos, and the wildlife rich Galapagos Islands last November. Here's a highlight:

We snorkeled off the back of …

Our new Andean Multisport trip offers mountain biking and a half-day hike on a remote section of the Inca Trail to hike down to the Apurimac River.

Welcome to Adventure Life's brand new blog! My goal with this blog is to provide a wide range of articles, discussions, and news about travel to Latin America and small ship cruises worldwide. Check back often as we'll be updating at least every other week, and often more than that.

I don't want this to simply be a copy of our website, notifying …

I had the opportunity to visit three incredible national parks in Zambia: Kafue, Lower Zambezi, and South Luangwa. All three were amazing! Read on to see what I found at each one.

Join me on the unforgettable days I had in Costa Rica, where I had the opportunity to immerse myself in its awe-inspiring scenery, remarkable biodiversity, and strong dedication to preserving the environment.

My daring young self ventured to India and Nepal for an exhilarating 2-month adventure!

A year and a half adventure to experience some new and some old.

Taking advantage of a winter break to return to Asia.

A third trip back to two of my favorite destinations.

Life in Indonesia

National Geographic recently released their list of Best Trips: Places You Need to Visit in 2017. Each year we look forward to reading this list AND seeing all of the amazing places to which Adventure Life travels.

For a snapshot of a few of the categories and destinations highlighted by National Geographic, we have created the list below. …

Jungle exploration at Lamanai Outpost Lodge - February 2016

Small ship cruising has often been characterized by rugged, expedition-style vessels. Operators have recognized their ability to offer creature comforts and luxury while still providing the same adventures as expedition trips. Discover how you can have the best of both worlds on a luxury small ship cruise!

If you like nature, wildlife, beautiful scenery, and BEER...we have the trip for you. The "Whales, Tales, & Ales" departure on the Wilderness Adventurer highlights all of the above. Daily activities include kayaking, paddle boarding, and skiff exploration in glacial fjords as well as the San Juan archipelago. Hikes in the Olympic …

OUTSIDE, America's leading active lifestyle brand, has selected Pelican Beach Resort as an honoree of their annual Travel Awards. These awards celebrate travel that inspires people to participate in an active lifestyle. Pelican Beach Resort, located on the South Water Caye in Belize, was honored with the title of "Best Beach in the …

The attention of the world will be on Brazil this summer. Not because of wild Carnaval celebrations, or discoveries in the Amazon rainforest, or the growing economy. The world will be watching soccer.

Teams representing 32 countries will compete, and viewers worldwide will be rooting for their favorites. This anticipated event will begin on …

Celebrated in countries around the world, Carnaval is characterized by its energy, color, music, and dancing. This festive season takes place immediately before Lent, traditionally giving people a chance to indulge before the 40 day period of pious discipline. Today, the festival is not lacking in extravagant celebration as the food, drink, …

According to the December 2013/January 2014 edition of National Geographic Traveler magazine, there are 20 must-see places for the year to come. Comprised of nominations from a global community of writers, editors, and travelers, this list includes some surprising selections as well as a few mysteries. However, all are uniquely incredible destinations. Adventure Life is proud to offer some of the "Best in the World" to our travelers!

Untouched. Vast. Remote.

Antarctica is a place to be removed from life's routines, breathe in clarity, and realize how very small we are in the world. Here are some of Don Mankin's reflections after his Adventure Life Antarctica Tour:

Antarctica can only be described in superlatives. The colors are more vivid, vistas more dramatic, and …

Votes have been cast, and the results are in. There are no longer only SEVEN wonders of the world, and we are excited to have personally discovered the EIGHTH years ago! Torres del Paine National Park in Chile now holds this distinguished title, and we could not agree more. A breathtaking experience is guaranteed due to the park's diverse …

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 …