Monthly Archives: February 2010

Update on Travel to Machu Picchu and the Cusco Region

February 23, 2010 – 8:29 am

We have updated information regarding the re-opening of access to Machu Picchu and Machu Picchu Town (also called Aguas Calientes). Following up on our blog post from earlier this month — there are changes to the original schedule that may affect your upcoming Peru trip. The short version: The damage on the lengthy, “backroad route” [...]

By Jonathan Brunger | Posted in Adventure Travel Company, Galapagos Cruises, Inca Trail, Natural Disasters, Peru Tours, Travel general, Trekking | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Flat Stanley Visits Antarctica with Adventure Life

February 3, 2010 – 1:11 pm

Flat Stanley: The ingenious little international phenomenon that encourages school children to expand their geography know-how and explore the world… arrived on my Missoula, Montana doorstep at the end of October, via US Post. He came compliments of my darling 6-year-old cousin, Evan, from Olive Branch, MS. The timing was perfect — I was only [...]

By Beth Conway | Posted in Adventure Travel Company, Antarctica Cruises, Small Ship Cruises, Travel Journal, wildlife | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Peru Mudslides Affect the Railway. What This Means for Your Trip

February 2, 2010 – 2:39 pm

UPDATE: As of Feb. 22, 2010, there are changes to the original schedule regarding re-opening access to Machu Picchu. Click here for details. Many of you are familiar with the heavy rainfall that hit southern Peru at the end of January. Peru is no stranger to such downpours, but this season the rainfall that hit [...]

By Beth Conway | Posted in Adventure Travel Company, Inca Trail, Natural Disasters, Natural Environment, Peru Tours, Safety and Security, Travel general, Trekking, Volunteer service | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (1)