Tag: hiking
Personal Transformation and Adventure Travel
Can personal transformation be achieved through adventure travel experiences? This is part 2 of a two-part article by Louis Amoroso on his recent journey to the top of Africa — Mount Kilimanjaro. Part 1 explored the majority of the trip as it unfolded externally. Part 2 below examines the midnight summit ascent as well as internal […]
Mt Kilimanjaro, Climbing to the Top of Africa
Kilimanjaro: I love reading well written accounts of other travelers’ adventures – and that’s just what this is. Louis Amoroso is a popular life coach who uses travel as a medium to lead successful professionals to even higher levels of success in their careers and in their personal lives. Louis recently “scouted” Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania as a […]
Catalina Island – An Insider’s Guide
Catalina Island – the place that’s “26 miles across the sea,” has a reputation as being touristy, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There’s also an authentic side to Catalina. On my last visit, I found a charming inn, a great place to eat, and a spa that truly reflects the island’s heritage – all […]
El Camino Real, Maggie’s 800-Mile Mission Walk
El Camino Real, the Royal Road, is a route that links California’s 21 iconic missions and provides an authentic view of the state’s colonial history. I’ve visited many of these landmarks and enjoyed the serenity they offer – and that was enough for me. In contrast, my friend and fellow travel journalist Maggie Espinosa felt compelled […]
Grizzly Bears, Eagles & Whales – Oh My!
Grizzly bears eluded me when I stayed at King Pacific Lodge in British Columbia, so I was fascinated when fellow travel journalist Doug Hansen told me about his time at Knight Inlet Lodge – also in B. C., but a bit further south. I love this part of Canada, and – based on his experience […]
Nevis – a Caribbean Island for Savvy Travelers
Nevis wasn’t the first Caribbean island I visited. Like many travelers, I started with bigger, more obvious places. Some of these have international airports and almost all of them are on the cruise ship circuit. But what I wanted was an authentic experience, a chance to meet local people and learn about their culture. So […]
2 Alaska Hiking Trails Locals Love
Alaska hiking trails stretch out across the state. These offer authentic travelers what they came for: gorgeous scenery and a chance to experience nature unrefined. Anchorage-based photographer Victoria Lynn Pennick generously contributed her images and insider comments for this guest post. Both of us hope they will inspire you to explore beyond the beaten path of Alaska’s “must-see” sights and will lead to […]
La Jolla, California – Best Things to Do
La Jolla – San Diego’s favorite coastal community – is known for beautiful beaches and great dining options. I’ve lived in La Jolla most of my life and love walking on the beach and having drinks or a meal with a water view. I also know that our community offers many unique activities that first-time visitors […]
Walking Vikos Gorge, Greece
“Walking Vikos Gorge” was contributed by Helena Dell’Orletta from Barrie, Ontario, Canada. She and Dino Dell’Orletta traveled in Greece during June 2014. Day 1 + 2: Corfu We have traveled to Europe many times, but Greece always seemed to elude us. When our favorite tour company, On Foot Holidays, added Walking Vikos Gorge in Greece, we didn’t hesitate. […]
Best India Travel Planner
Only a great India travel planner could have organized the walk in the foothills of the Himalayas that my husband and I did last year. I mean, think about it: the logistics of getting to the starting point, plus dealing with vagaries in the weather and the effects of altitude. Only the best India travel […]
The Dolomites – Hiking Italy Inn-to-Inn
This Dolomites trip report was contributed by Hermann Gucinski from North Carolina in the U.S. “Oh my God,” came out of my mouth when I reached the top of the pass Forcella Rondoi at 7,200 feet. My wife, a few steps behind me, knew immediately what it meant. “Let’s get on with it,” she said, starting […]
Villa in Piemonte, Italy, Wine Region
This guest post was contributed by Jenny Genzale. Finding a villa in Piemonte, Italy – actually almost anywhere in Italy - is relatively easy. Centuries of opulent indulgence, artistic architecture and astounding stone-masonry have left the peninsula literally dappled with villas that mix period and panorama, comfort and creativity. But finding the perfect villa is a […]
Best Places to Walk in Northern California
I love to walk and I recently took advantage of a great opportunity to experience the best places to walk in Northern California. It was one of those spur-of-the-moment decisions that authentic travelers make because we’re open to spontaneous adventures on the road less traveled. A friend of mine had planned a walking trip from […]
Abu Dhabi – Sir Bani Yas Island Wildlife
Abu Dhabi – the UAE’s hot new destination Dubai was the first destination in the United Arab Emirates* to draw large numbers of overseas visitors, but now that city is sharing the spotlight with Abu Dhabi. Here, one of the big draws is Sir Bani Yas Island, home to an Arabian Wildlife Park and three luxury Anantara resorts. This island was […]
