Solo Travel Tips and Advice Many of us are afraid to travel solo. On today's show we delve in to how to travel solo safely, plus the pros and cons of solo travel. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about training for this adventure. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). Get the monthly newsletter here . CONTACT KIT R...
Dec 16, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 36
Classic Bucket List trek of the tour du Mont Blanc circuit through three countries: Italy, France and Switzerland. The Mont Blanc Trek is considered one of the most beautiful hikes in the world! This adventure can be done as a guided trip, as our guest, Linda Cohen Dickens did with Active Adventures, an affiliate of Active Travel Adventures (but two different companies), as a self-guided trip or you can plan the whole thing on your own and according to your budget. See the webpage for more detai...
Dec 03, 2018•36 min•Ep. 35
On today's show, we hike the iconic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru. We also explore the region by biking the Sacred Valley and canoing in the Amazon rainforest (fishing for pirrhanas!). It's definitely a Bucket List adventure! Linda and Harry went with my affiliate, Active Adventures . As an ATA listener, you can save $200 OFF any of their tours by using my exclusive Active Adventures Promo Code Email me for an exclusive Active Adventures $200 off Promo Code good for this or any of Active's ...
Nov 26, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 34
Many people visit Quebec City for its 400 year old architecture and historical charm, but did you know it is an amazing outdoor adventure travel destination. You can hike Quebec's hundreds of miles of trails, bike Quebec province for miles upon miles of dedicated trails (including the Blueberry Trail), you can paddle in Quebec's stunning fjords plus challenge yourself on the via Ferrata. Quebec takes adventure seriously and has an amazing array of experiences for you to explore! Learn all about ...
Nov 04, 2018•30 min•Ep. 33
The Cotswold Way footpath is an enchanting walking holiday through England’s bucolic countryside filled with stone cottages, thatched roofs, medieval villages, pastures and gardens. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about training for this adventure. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). Get the monthly newsletter h...
Oct 29, 2018•45 min•Ep. 32
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Oct 25, 2018•25 min
Hike the West Highland Way : Scotland's Most Popular Long Distance Trail Take a week to walk the most popular and beautiful long distance trail in Scotland! You'll walk along the stunning lock Lommond (lake) and experience traditional Scottish culture as you walk from one historic medieval village to the next along established foot paths used by locals and farmers, alike. Your luggage is transferred to each night's lodging so all you have to do is walk and enjoy the experience. COMPLETE SHOW NOT...
Oct 25, 2018•23 min•Ep. 3
Hike Sweden's Most Popular Long Distance Hike - The Kungsleden Trail The Kungsleden Trail (the King's Trail) of Sweden is the country's most popular long distance hike. Learn all about it and what to expect on today's show. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about training for this adventure. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no sp...
Oct 25, 2018•28 min•Ep. 5
Adventures in the Galapagos Islands Definitely one of the most unique and incredible places on Earth!!! The wildlife in outstanding. On tadya's show we will hike and snorkel our way on four of the Galapagos Islands, and learn about this unique destination on our land-based adventure. SAVE!!! Consider going with affiliate, Active Adventures . Email me for an exclusive Active Adventures $200 off Promo Code good for this or any of Active's exciting adventure travel tours! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See im...
Oct 25, 2018•58 min•Ep. 18
Oct 25, 2018•29 min
Pisgah National Forest : US National Forests On today's show, we explore the national forests of the United States, using the beautiful Pisgah National Forest in NC as an example. There are lots of way to go on an adventure in the US National Forests, from hiking, paddling and biking. To camping and backpacking - often for FREE!!! Get the scoop on today's show. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about training for this adventure...
Oct 25, 2018•30 min•Ep. 22
Adventures in Bhutan: Part II Definitely the most exotic place I have EVER been! I absolutely LOVED Bhutan and its people. Surrounded by the formidable Himalayan mountains, it remained unconquered and thus kept its unique culture. Learn all about adventures and the culture of Bhutan in today's show. Kit went with Bhutan Gateway Travel and highly recommend them! Bhutan requires that you hire a local guide and these are the folks I trust. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your a...
Oct 25, 2018•36 min•Ep. 20
Adventures in Bhutan: Part I Culture of Bhutan Definitely the most exotic place I have EVER been! I absolutely LOVED Bhutan and its people. Surrounded by the formidable Himalayan mountains, it remained unconquered and thus kept its unique culture. Learn all about adventures and the culture of Bhutan in today's show. Active Adventures offers an exciting Bhutan tour. Email me for an exclusive Active Adventures $200 off Promo Code good for this or any of Active's exciting adventure travel tours! CO...
Oct 25, 2018•37 min•Ep. 19
Walking the El Camino de Santiago High on many people's Bucket List is to walk one of the famous El Camino de Santiago pilgrimmage trails in Europe. On today's show, we learn how to do this amazing experience and what to expect. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about training for this adventure. SAVE!!! Consider booking your El Camino with ATA affiliate Follow the Camino ! You can save 5% with the exclusive Follow the Camino P...
Oct 25, 2018•47 min•Ep. 6
Trek Nepal in the Himalayan Mountains Definitely one of the most unique and incredible places on Earth!!! Fly in to Kathmandu (and then the exciting Lukla airport) to begin your trek along the initial path of the Everest Mountain climbers! Stay in traditional tea houses along the route. Learn all about this exciting adventure on today's show. SAVE!!! Consider going with my affiliate, Active Adventures . Email me for an exclusive Active Adventures $200 off Promo Code good for this or any of Activ...
Oct 25, 2018•49 min•Ep. 17
Conquer Your Adventure Travel Fears Many people hold back on going on an adventure because they are afraid. Can they do it? Will I get hurt? And other reasons. Get tips on how to conquer or mitigate your fears on today's show. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about training for this adventure. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no...
Oct 25, 2018•22 min•Ep. 16
Explore one of the planet's most beautiful and ecologically diverse countries on today's show! We hike mountains and volcanoes of Costa Rica, we raft and paddle the Pacuare River (considered on of the Top 10 most beautful day rafting trips in the world!), and explore the culture, landscape and wildlife of this stunning country. SAVE!!! Consider going with ATA affiliate, affiliate, Active Adventures . Email me for an exclusive Active Adventures Promo Code good for this or any of Active's exciting...
Oct 25, 2018•52 min•Ep. 15
UK's Best Walking Holidays One of the best (and most fun!) ways to explore a country is on foot! On a European walking holiday, you walk from village to village via scenic pedestrian paths created over the centuries. On the best walking holidays, you walk from one charming and historic medieval village to another. A company transfers your luggage so all you carry is a daypack. No need to camp as a comfy inn awaits you at the end of the day. Meet locals and other international walkers on your adv...
Oct 25, 2018•24 min•Ep. 13
Trek Machu Picchu plus Hike and Bike the Sacred Valley of Peru An exciting way to see Europe is by bike! Today, we cycle along the beautiful Danube river from Passau to Vienna (and you can bike all the way to Budapest!). It's all downhill, making it a fairly easy adventure. You can do this trip self-guided, where your luggage is transported to each evening's lodge for you, or you can go on a boat and bike tour so you only unpack once since you stay on the boat that is sailing down the Danube alo...
Oct 25, 2018•49 min
15 Benefits of Adventure Travel Adventure travel offers significant benefits over traditional travel. Learn more on today's show why you should incorporate active travel on your next vacation! SAVE!!! Consider using ATA affiliates to save! Visit the Resources page for ATA recommended tour companies and get exclusive listener discount promo codes. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about adventure travel. Get FREE Travel Planners...
Oct 25, 2018•28 min
Whitewater Raft the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon Ever wanted to see the Grand Canyon from below? Instead of hiking down and back up the Grand Canyon, consider RAFTING the Colorado River THROUGH the Grand Canyon!!! Learn all about this beautiful and exciting active adventure on today’s show. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about trafting the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA a...
Oct 25, 2018•42 min•Ep. 9
Hike, Bike and Kayak Adventures in Cassis France I loved Cassis so much that I considered moving there! Tucked along the Mediterranean Sea in the beautiful south of France (a brief train ride from Marseille!), is Cassis. I saw mostly French day tourists in this charming and unpretentious fishing village, so you get to experiencce the real France. The stunning collanques (towering cliffs with cool bays to paddle and explore) offer great hiking and kayaking. You can also take a boat tour through t...
Oct 25, 2018•21 min
Climb Kilimanjaro Part I Definitely a Bucket List adventure for many hikers, climbing Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is an amazing, but DOABLE trek! The trail is not technical, it is just high (Africa's tallest mountain). Learn all about this beautiful and challenging adventure on today's show. Save $200 if you go with my affiliate, Active Adventures . Email me for an exclusive Active Adventures $200 off Promo Code good for this or any of Active's exciting adventure travel tours! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES Se...
Oct 25, 2018•49 min
Climb Kilimanjaro Part I Definitely a Bucket List adventure for many hikers, climbing Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is an amazing, but DOABLE trek! The trail is not technical, it is just high (Africa's tallest mountain). Learn all about this beautiful and challenging adventure on today's show. Save $200 if you go with my affiliate, Active Adventures . Email me for an exclusive Active Adventures $200 off Promo Code good for this or any of Active's exciting adventure travel tours! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES Se...
Oct 25, 2018•33 min
Amazing Africa Tanzanian Wildlife Safari Whether you plan to combine your adventure with climbing Kilimanjaro or not, one of the world’s most EPIC adventures is to go on an African Safari!!! You will not believe the vast quantity of exciting animals, from lions, giraffes, elephants, rhinos, gazelles and so much more!!! We cover a trip of a lifetime on today’s show. Go with my ATA affiliate to save $200 with listener exclusive Active Adventures . Email me for an exclusive Active Adventures $200 o...
Oct 25, 2018•42 min•Ep. 25
Great Barrier Reef Plus More Adventure in Australia Go on an adventure in the land down under! On today's show, we head to Cairns in Australia to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef to see exciting fish and turtles. We raft the stimulating Tulley River, considered one of the Top Ten most beautiful day rafting trips of the world, and discuss Daintree Rainforest. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about training for this adventure. Get...
Oct 25, 2018•15 min•Ep. 4
Olympic National Park Explore the three unique environments of Olympic National Park! From the dazzling cliffs of the Pacific, to the rainforests with seemingly prehistoric trees, to snow capped mountains. It's one of the US's best National Parks! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today’s show. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planne...
Oct 25, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 26
Oct 25, 2018•41 min
Puglia: Cycle the Stilleto Heel of Italy Go on a wonderful cycling adventure in the lesser touristed stilleto heel of Italy! Highlights of a Cycle Tour of the Italian Puglia Region Sassi, ancient Matera districts and the Park of Rock Churches Locorotondo and Cisternino, whitewashed villages Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage site Ostuni, an architectural jewel referred to as “the White Town” Staying in Masseria (farmhouse) Gallipoli, founded by Greeks, located by the Ionian Sea Otranto, with i...
Oct 18, 2018•51 min•Ep. 27
