Amazing Antarctica in Photos
Antarctica is a dream destination for many. It’s the final frontier, their 7th continent, and last on the bucket list. Once you’ve been everywhere, you’ll want to visit Antarctica. These Antarctica pictures will entice you to finally book that polar…
An Open Letter to my Travel Family
Dear Travel Family, I am writing you this letter because I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. In the past 3 1/2 weeks I think I have had tears in my eyes more than any other…
10 Reasons to Visit the Amazon River
Here are 10 reasons you have to visit the Amazon River of Peru! Visit the Amazon River Our four days on the river with International Expeditions were spectacular. It is a trip of a lifetime to see the world’s largest river….
Home from the Hospital: The Road to Recovery Begins
It’s amazing how quickly life can turn around. A couple of weeks ago we were stuck in the Amazon thinking that it would be weeks before Dave could even sit up in a chair. Last week when we returned to Canada…
Airlifted from the Amazon, Our Worst Travel Fears Realized
We were four days into our cruise with International Expeditions and we were deep in the Amazon rainforest of Peru and then it happened. Airlifted from the Amazon We had been floating farther and farther into the jungle to experience life on the…
Dave’s Broken Back and a Little Healing Time
Last week we were in the Peruvian Amazon taking a cruise with International Expeditions. It was supposed to be a relaxing time but then Dave broke his back. Dave’s Broken Back and a Little Healing Time I mean, we’ve cycled…
Sleeping in the Cold – 5 Tips to Keep You Safe and Warm
So, you’re a young adventurer and you feel invincible. You’ve climbed a couple of peaks and don’t really think about what happens next. That’s at least what it was like for me back in the 80s. Then a simple visit…
Solo Travel in India – Tips from a Local
It saddens my heart when I comprehend the fear in the hearts of foreign women travelers for my country. India is doomed when it comes to solo travel for women. But, to state the truth, most of the hype around…
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