In 2014 Kitiara Pasco set off on a 2-year trans ocean journey with her partner. Not knowing how to sail, she faced challenges and has inspired others to see that they don’t have to be ‘born adventurers.’ These are 5 Things Sailing taught her about life.” What Sailing Taught Me #1 We Overcomplicate Everything The day before I set sail for… Read More
Epic Adventures
Epic adventures take your adventure travel one step further to get the hearts pumping.
Take treks into the backcountry, climb mountains and take on expeditions from around the world. From Mount Everest to Antarctica.
Torres del Paine National Park – 5 Breathtaking Days in Patagonia
As we made our way up the final stretch of the steep, gravel path, I gasped. There they stood, the mysterious, magnificent Torres del Paine, glowing a faint shade of red in the early morning light. Torres del Paine There were about a dozen other people at the mirador as well, shivering in the frigid air and staring, speechless, at… Read More
Dempster Highway Road Trip – Yes You Can Drive to the Arctic
For the ultimate road trip adventure, there isn’t a lot that compares to the Dempster Highway. A Dempster Highway road trip is a great Canadian Adventure that very few have the opportunity to do. This 736 km road stretches from the far Arctic in Inuvik in the Northwest Territories, to Dawson City in the Yukon. Note: Since we drove the… Read More
Ivavik National Park: Falling in Love with the Rugged and Remote
Ivvavik National Park in Yukon, Canada receives fewer visitors than Mount Everest each year. Fall in Love with Ivavik National Park Located on the northern tip of Canada, Ivvavik has opened its doors to visitors with a unique base camp experience run by Parks Canada. It allows “regular Joes” like us a chance to experience the true Canadian wilderness with a… Read More
Five Fantastic Reasons You’ll Love Cycling Colombia
Colombia is one of the most diverse countries in the world and is almost guaranteed to have what you are looking for and there is no better place for cycle touring. Food enthusiasts, history buffs, and nature lovers will all find something to enjoy in many types of Colombia tours. Why not try cycling? It doesn’t matter if you are… Read More
8 Most Remarkable Adventures Around the World
Since I first began traveling and writing on my blog Active Planet Travels back in 2011, I’ve had the opportunity to see some of the most unique places anyone could ever think of and I’ve experienced some the most remarkable adventures around the world. Top 8 Adventures Around the World Since then, I’ve not only gained knowledge from personal experience… Read More