Author Archives: Jonathan Brunger

Jonathan and his wife moved in 2003 to the “Big Sky” of western Montana for a new adventure after spending two years living and working as rural health educators while serving in the Peace Corps in a rural village in Cote d’Ivoire, West Africa. Jonathan’s passions for travel and learning about this world’s diverse cultures and landscapes have taken him to Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Since joining Adventure Life, he shares his enthusiasm for traveling and his own experiences in Argentina, Ecuador, Chile, and Antarctica.

Tango in Buenos Aires

July 13, 2010 – 3:27 pm

I know this is a bit last-minute, but we couldn’t pass this up; we found out about the Tango Festival and World Championships that take place every August in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and decided to put together an itinerary.  This trip is another addition to our Festival series in Central and South America. Stay at [...]

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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” [...]

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Swine Flu Concerns in Central and South America

April 30, 2009 – 10:21 am

Based on reports from the World Health Organization as of May 8, 2009, there are few confirmed cases of swine flu in Central and South America in two countries that Adventure Life visits.  Presently, there is one confirmed case in Costa Rica as well as Guatemala. Safety and security of our travelers is of the [...]

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Andean Multisport in Peru

April 13, 2009 – 4:13 pm

The land of the Incas near Cusco and the Sacred Valley is a great destination for active adventures with deep canyons cut by beautiful rivers and backroads and trails in the shadows of the impressive Andes.  Our new Andean Multisport trip offers mountain biking and a half-day hike on a remote section of the Inca [...]

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A Taste of Peru

March 9, 2009 – 9:29 am

What better way of learning about a new place and culture is there than by sitting around a table to share a meal and enjoy some new flavors?  Studying a place’s culinary history helps uncover the relationship between food and culture and the many stories that are passed on through generations.  And Peru is full [...]

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Earthquake in Costa Rica

February 18, 2009 – 10:08 am

The Costa Rican people have touched the lives of our staff and our travelers over the years, and we are saddened by the recent earthquake. In the afternoon of Jan 8, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Costa Rica with an epicenter about 20 miles northwest of San Jose, killing at least 23 people and destroying more [...]

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