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After flying into the Galápagos Islands, our group boarded our ship, the Grand Queen Beatriz, which was waiting for us out in the harbor. We had to take little motorized dinghies, which was to become a common activity when getting off or on to the boat. We got...
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Adventure travel · cruise · South America · wild...
After seven incredible days birding the Mindo Cloud Forest in Ecuador, I returned to Quito to plot my next adventure. I booked a hotel in th...
October 18, 2026
Adventure travel · travel
Access to backcountry riverways and wilderness trailways in remote areas can be very demanding. This calls for thorough planning and group o...
September 11, 2026
Adventure travel · camping · Canoeing · Road tri...
The start of any road trip begins when you open up the door of your car to get in and push the ignition button. Thanks to Mazda, my trip beg...
September 7, 2026
Adventure travel · birdwatching · hiking · South...
After four wonderful days of birding at Refugio Paz de Las Aves and surrounding areas of Mindo, Ecuador, I was not done with the area. I boo...
August 29, 2026
Adventure travel · birdwatching · South America...
As my tour came to an end at Refugio Paz de Las Aves, I started to make plans for more adventures and to see more Mindo Cloud Forest birds. ...
August 25, 2026
Adventure travel · Europe · Road trip
Eastern Europe has all the ingredients for an adventure road trip: mountain roads, historic cities and countryside that reward a detour. Dri...
August 18, 2026
Adventure travel · birdwatching · South America...
After an amazing first day at the lodge, it was time for day two. I awoke early and began the day birding outside the lodge before our guide...
August 10, 2026
Adventure travel · birdwatching · South America...
My South American summer trip started with a flight from Chicago to Quito. After acclimating to Ecuador for three days in the capital, I ven...
August 8, 2026
Adventure travel · Gear review · hiking · South ...
I have had a two year relationship with NORTIV 8 hiking boots. Previously, I have reviewed two different hiking boots. I enjoyed using them ...
August 3, 2026
Adventure travel
Barcelona’s public transport network is one of the most efficient in Europe, yet many visitors arrive without a clear picture of how t...
July 20, 2026
Adventure travel
If you want a city break with plenty of access to the outdoors, you’d struggle to find a better location than Dallas. From Dallas, you can e...
July 10, 2026
Adventure travel · South America
Huacachina is one of those places that makes you stop for a second. You see a lagoon in the middle of giant dunes, with palm trees around th...
June 30, 2026
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I write about my adventures hiking, canoeing, and skiing in the United States and around the world. I also love the cultural side of travel: meeting people, eating their food, and learning their history.
My goal is to inspire you to travel and give you the tips to follow in my footsteps.
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