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Everything You Need to Know About Traveling to the Galápagos Islands
SOUTH AMERICA

Everything You Need to Know About Traveling to the Galápagos Islands

Planning a Galápagos trip? Here’s what to know about the best time to go, which islands to visit, entry requirements, packing, wildlife, guided vs independent travel, and why a land-based adventure can be such a rewarding way to experience the islands.

The Seven ‘Wonders’ of the Galapagos: Best Things to Do and See
GALAPAGOS

The Seven ‘Wonders’ of the Galapagos: Best Things to Do and See

As individuals who thrive on adventure, we love to travel the globe and explore exhilarating and incredible destinations. Running trips from the deep south of New Zealand, right through to the heart o

Best Time to Visit Queenstown and Fiordland
NEW ZEALAND

Best Time to Visit Queenstown and Fiordland

Trying to choose when to visit Queenstown and Fiordland? Here’s a season-by-season guide to weather, hiking, Milford Sound, packing, crowds, and the small details that help you feel ready before your boots hit the trail.

The Best Places to Visit in Patagonia
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA DESTINATION

The Best Places to Visit in Patagonia

Planning a trip to Patagonia and not sure where to go? The best places to visit in Patagonia are Torres del Paine National Park, Perito Moreno Glacier, El Chaltén, Northern Patagonia, and Tierra del Fuego. Together, they offer the region’s most memorable mix of hiking, glaciers, mountain views, forests, lakes, wildlife, and remote southern landscapes.

Everything You Need to Know About Traveling to New Zealand
NEW ZEALAND

Everything You Need to Know About Traveling to New Zealand

New Zealand is best visited between October and April for hiking and active adventure, with January to March offering the warmest weather and March to April bringing fewer crowds and settled autumn conditions. The South Island is best for alpine scenery, glaciers, fjords, and Great Walks, while the North Island is best for geothermal landscapes, Māori culture, volcanoes, and beaches. For a first trip, allow 10 to 14 days, or two to three weeks if you want to explore both islands.

The Best Way to Explore the Galápagos Islands
GALAPAGOS

The Best Way to Explore the Galápagos Islands

There are dozens of tour companies out there offering Galápagos Islands tours - there have been for ages. But, the vast majority of these operators use a cruise ship, which is fine if you're looking f

Best Time to Visit the South Island of New Zealand for Hiking
NEW ZEALAND

Best Time to Visit the South Island of New Zealand for Hiking

The best time to hike New Zealand’s South Island is November through April, when longer days, open trails, and milder weather make the mountains, rainforests, and Great Walks easier to enjoy. Mid to late October can also be a beautiful early-season option for flexible hikers, especially for quieter lower-elevation trails, spring waterfalls, and snow-capped views.

The Best Time to Visit the Dolomites: A Guide for Hikers
EUROPE

The Best Time to Visit the Dolomites: A Guide for Hikers

The best time to visit the Dolomites for hiking is late June through September, when the trails are open, rifugios are welcoming walkers, and long alpine days give you time to settle into the mountains. September is often the sweet spot, with cooler mornings, fewer crowds, and soft golden light across the limestone peaks. Whether you’re dreaming of wildflower meadows, high mountain views, or a guided hiking adventure through northern Italy, this month-by-month guide will help you choose the right time to go.

Best Time to Hike the Tour du Mont Blanc
EUROPE

Best Time to Hike the Tour du Mont Blanc

Thinking of joining us here in Europe for a bucket-list trek but not sure when the best time to hike the Tour du Mont Blanc is? Well, we're here to help! The best time to do the Tour du Mont Blanc is

The Eight Best Things to Do in the Dolomites, Italy
DOLOMITES

The Eight Best Things to Do in the Dolomites, Italy

Pictures of the towering rock monoliths of the Italian Dolomites are everywhere. You’ve no doubt seen the too-picturesque-to-be-real images of rolling green meadows, villages and hotels that look like

What Makes New Zealand a Great Vacation Destination?
NEW ZEALAND

What Makes New Zealand a Great Vacation Destination?

New Zealand has something for everyone, and is the perfect place to invigorate your heart and mind, to reconnect with your family, your friends, or forge new connections in the most spectacular surroundings like nowhere else on earth. The perfect travel destination.

The Top of the South Island - Hiking Gold-Sand Beach Tracks to Gold-Medal Wine Country
NEW ZEALAND

The Top of the South Island - Hiking Gold-Sand Beach Tracks to Gold-Medal Wine Country

The top of the South Island of New Zealand is a magical place filled with sunshine, sparkling waters, golden-sand beaches, emerald-colored native bush, and rolling vineyards.   Consisting of the

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