Travel Articles: Staff Blog

My husband and I decided to plan a last minute trip to Mexico in December of 2014. We spent a week in La Paz and went out each day for different excursions. Our favorites were swimming with the whale sharks, snorkeling with sea lions at Espiritu Santo, and relaxing at Balandra beach.

When I was given the opportunity to plan a trip of my choice I knew I wanted to go back to Africa. As one of my co-travelers said, once you go to Africa you get the "African Virus" - you just can't stop going back. So, I began planning. Boating is one of my passions, so I knew I wanted a large portion of my trip to focus on the river nestled in …

Highlighting my travels through the Ecuadorian highlands and the legendary Galapagos Islands. Our first tastes of South America, Guinea Pig, and the finals of the FIFA World Cup. Wandering around small villages in the Andes and piles of iguanas in the Galapagos made me feel like I was looking through the world through a perfect, sunny orb.

My co-worker Laura Cahill and I spent 10 days exploring the Pacuare River, Monteverde, Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio in Costa Rica! We rode in gondolas to reach the tops of the jungle to zipline through the trees, we went water rafting through the rivers, relaxed on the beaches with raccoons and birds. We ended the trip with walking in the …

Follow my Dad and I as we venture 120 degrees of latitude south to the frozen continent!

My brother and I had a journey to the land of ice that changed my perspective of the amazing continent! Our experience aboard the Sea Spirit was nothing short of special. We saw icebergs and glaciers while kayaking the seas of this beautiful place. Also, we saw a lot of wildlife such as whales, fur seals and most importantly.. PENGUINS!

Volunteering as an English instructor at the University of Montana could not be more rewarding, or comical.

We celebrated our intern, Yibo, on Friday morning with a pancake and waffle breakfast! Yibo has spent the semester as our Chinese Language Business Development Intern helping us with market research and other tasks. He brought a unique perspective on student travel to our team as well. We will miss his presence around the office! Happy travels, …

An amazing adventure in Ecuador! A whirlwind tour with my sister that included the Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil, Cotopaxi Volcano, Quito and Otavalo in just 13 days! We had too much fun in the sun hiking around the islands and seeing the blue footed boobies and tortoises that rule the land and snorkeled with the sea lions and fish that live below.

A luxurious and adventurous tour of the Baja Peninsula and Copper Canyon, a unique combination of some of Mexico's most amazing locations.

On a slight whim, my husband and I decided to celebrate our fourth wedding anniversary with a trip! Our destination - the land of PURA VIDA.

This was an adventure-filled, yet rejuvenating tour through such a beautiful country! Thrilling activities, interesting wildlife, delicious cuisine, gorgeous scenery, and special people made for an …

It is time again for our annual vacation and this time, we decide it is time to bring along the kids. Our oldest son has been learning Spanish in Pre-K for the last few years. I am so excited for him to practice his skills during our Mexico vacation. Knowing the kids will be in tow, we don't have a ton planned but I know all of us are looking …

With 4 kids I've tried to take them each individually to explore a corner of the world and have some one on one time. My daughter, the wildlife lover, and I traveled to Greenland for some of the best whale watching I've experienced anywhere as well as charming local villages. Across the strait on the Canadian side we spotted polar bears feeding on …

Three local flights from southern Canada later, I arrived into the small northern Canada community of Pond Inlet. From here we boarded sleds pulled by snow mobiles and set off 45 miles along frozen ocean to the floe edge where the frozen channel were were traveling along meets up with the moving waters of the Atlantic. It is here where travelers …

Right before baby #2, this couple decided to reward themselves with a cruise of the Mediterranean. They took plenty of pictures and leave us with some of their best advice.

In Antarctica, I spent 13 days skiing in heavy snowbanks, kayaking with different types of whales and hiking my way through the mountains and waterways. I got to cross off sightings of certain types of penguins and sea birds off my list. Yes, I did get injured, but nothing held me back from having the trip of a lifetime!

We headed back in time to the deceivingly desolate Galapagos Islands for a cruise through Santa Cruz, Genovesa, Santiago, and Bartolome Islands. We then then continued to the lush Amazon Basin, where we enjoyed four days exploring the forest floor and canopy surrounding Sacha Lodge.

Our Galapagos and Ecuador Adventure in 2012 was one of the most amazing destinations we have been to with the wildlife, culture, and diverse terrain. We did the 9-day multisport tour to San Cristobal, Isabela, and Santa Cruz. Afterwards we did an extension to Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge on mainland Ecuador. There was never a dull moment of …

My husband and I traveled to Belize for our first trip ever to Central America! It surpassed our every expectation!

Our Un-cruise Christening on the Safari Endeavor. I am absolutely honored to have taken part in the inaugural journey of the Safari Endeavor before she ventures on to Alaska this summer. We had the pleasure of staying aboard the ship over the weekend and kayaking, eating gourmet food, and relaxing. My un-cruise experience surpassed every …

The Falkland Islands offer a truly 'off the grid' experience. Many of the islands are home to only a handful of people. Travelers can walk amongst several different species of penguins, elephant seals, and other wildlife. Connected to the outside world primarily by once a week flights, this is one of the few last remaining truly remote areas of …

Of all the excursions in Torres del Paine, don't miss out on the Grey Glacier! We celebrated with Pisco Sours complete with 10,000 year old glacial ice before taking the easy trip back to the lakeshore. With the winds at our backs, the journey was calm and we could enjoy the scenery out on deck. Even with the rains and wind during our trip, our …

Our honeymoon cruise started in Istanbul, where we spent a few days before boarding our ship, the Wind Surf. From Istanbul, we cruised the gorgeous Mediterranean, stopping at Turkish towns and Greek islands along the way. We had blue skies and warm temperatures all the way to our final destination of Athens!