4 Best Destinations for Digital Detox July 20th, 2017 • by Matt Holmes Having mini computers in our pockets is one of the amazing things about the age in which we live. Information about anything is literally at our fingertips, and it’s never been easier to connect with friends and family. Not to mention, you can plan your travel adventures from wherever you are! But in this fast-paced… Read More »
Why Zimbabwe Guides Might Be the Best in Africa July 12th, 2017 • by Karen Cleary Being a safari guide is not easy. The countless hours in the sun and being ready for any circumstances is just the tip of the iceberg. You can find out more here on the types of equipment used by them. Even among African safari guides, Zimbabwean guides are considered the best on the continent. That’s… Read More »
Alpine Wine & Cheese June 21st, 2017 • by Michelle Cournoyer What do you get when you travel through three countries with some of the best culinary traditions in the world? A gastronomic delight of immense proportions. While the Mont Blanc region spanning France, Italy, and Switzerland is known for big cheese names such as Gruyere and Fontina, there are many smaller cheesemakers that produce specific… Read More »
6 Packing Tips for Active Trips June 8th, 2017 • by Matt Holmes It has taken me a decade to perfect the art of packing. And sometimes, I still arrive and feel that I’ve over-packed (luckily, not that I’ve under-packed). There are a bazillion articles out there about packing—rolling vs. folding, what to never travel without, best packing accessories, etc. I’m writing from the specific perspective of an… Read More »
Come visit us in Vermont in the Fall! May 18th, 2017 • by Matt Holmes If you tallied the number of countries our staff has traveled to, it would probably be close to 70. We actually haven’t bothered to get an official number, we just know we’ve traveled a lot! And while we’ve had incredible experiences around the world and our bucket lists are always growing, we love—and I mean… Read More »