8 Best Places to Go on Vacation in April & May October 30th, 2018 • by Matt Holmes There are some places where spring is the best time of year to visit—the landscape pops with color, few other travelers share the trails and towns, and the weather is near-ideal for being outdoors. Let us help you find the perfect destination for your springtime adventure! Bhutan Why April? The mountainous areas of Bhutan have pronounced rainy… Read More »
The Spirit of Discovery: Traveling to Places Unknown October 19th, 2018 • by Matt Holmes The history of humanity is steeped in the notion that staying still is simply not an option. Traversing continents, our earliest ancestors set out to expand and adapt to every corner of the globe. This inability to remain static is responsible for the birth of culture itself, as traditions, cuisine, and belief systems grew out… Read More »
Video: Hiking in New Zealand October 4th, 2018 • by Kristen Bernarsky A New Zealand hiking tour is an adventure like no other. In particular, the northern reaches of New Zealand’s South Island boast a wild, incredible beauty and diversity of wildlife. While hiking the South Island, you’ll encounter sparkling seaside and awe-inspiring mountainsides. You can follow hiking trails leading to yawning valleys and dramatic rocky shores brimming with… Read More »
Iceland vs. Norway September 28th, 2018 • by Deborah Tobey These two Nordic countries share some characteristics including dramatic landscapes, Viking history, and beautiful trails. But once you scratch the surface, each is distinctively unique. Iceland is wildly popular (for good reason), while Norway—still a bit under the radar—is more recently becoming the regional darling. Can’t decide which Europe hiking tour is for you? Maybe… Read More »
7 Unexpected Things to See and Do in Italy September 13th, 2018 • by Deborah Tobey Since ancient times, people have been drawn to the Italian peninsula, and they return again and again for the natural and artistic masterpieces, cuisine, climate, history, and culture. Even if you’ve been on a dozen Italy guided tours, think you’ve seen it all, and know what to expect from this beautiful country, we guarantee there… Read More »