Trips That Do Good

In a lifetime of travelling, I’ve realized over and over again that travel is a force for good in the world. And doing good for the planet – as well as for ourselves — remains an excellent incentive to travel. Here is a selection of Adventure Collection trips that nurture both the planet and the [...]

The Guide Advantage

Recently I’ve been thinking about the advantages of having a guide on a trip. I love traveling on my own, but there are some places and situations where a guide is invaluable. In addition to smoothing out tricky situations, they bring a wealth of background knowledge and insight that can immensely deepen your experience in [...]

Picturing Patagonia

A good friend of mine just returned from Patagonia with exhilarated — and exhilarating — accounts of the spectacular scenery and welcoming people. My feet are itching to go!
If Patagonia inspires you as well, consider one of these Adventure Collection journeys:
At the shorter end of the spectrum, Off the Beaten Path offers the nine-day Patagonia’s Lakes [...]

Happy Birthday, Mr. Darwin!

Today is Charles Darwin’s 200th birthday. This year also marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of  “On the Origin of Species.”  These anniversaries are being celebrated around the world, but with special fervor in the Galapagos — the Enchanted Islands that Darwin put on the global map.
The Galapagos is like an alternate universe, an [...]

Yosemite’s Cool Deal

Here’s an innovative seasonal idea from one of my favorite places in the world: Yosemite National Park.
Yosemite  has come up with a unique lodging opportunity that focuses on the thermometer. To celebrate the change in seasons, the park is offering winter guests a very tempting proposal: Book the “Temp-RATE-ture” special to receive a reduced rate [...]

Want to Teach English in Spain?

Here’s a news release — and a terrific opportunity — that caught my attention:
Spanish Government Seeks Volunteer Teachers for New English Language Education Project
Vaughan Systems, in collaboration with the Spanish Government, is offering English native speakers the chance to teach English for 2 months while living in the quaint Spanish countryside.
The government of Castile-Leon [...]