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Run the Stanley Marathon on the Falkland Islands

January 14, 2010 – 2:08 pm

Update: Our 2012 Stanley Marathon in the Falklands trip departs March 15, 2012. During my inaugural marathon last summer, I met a host of runners who travel the world, following marathons. An inspiring idea! Now in its fifth year, the Stanley Marathon in the Falkland Islands is just a few months away. Officially the world’s [...]

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Snorkeling with Eagle Rays in the Galapagos

January 12, 2010 – 11:51 am

Galapagos Guide, Fabricio Chavez, filmed over a dozen eagle rays while leading a snorkeling tour in the Galapagos. The spotted eagle ray is recognized by the white spots on its body. Including its long tail, this ray can reach up to 16 feet long. While snorkeling in the Galapagos, visitors can also find sting and [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Adventure Travel Company, Galapagos Cruises, Snorkeling trips, wildlife | Tagged , , , | Comments (1)

Adventure Lifer, Lynessa, Heads to Peru

January 5, 2010 – 1:41 pm

Starting off our staff travels for 2010, Adventure Life’s fantastic office manager and gate-keeper, Lynessa Nelson, is readying for a Peru adventure with her husband, Matt. Next week, Lynessa and Matt will hop on a plane from the Missoula airport to Lima, Peru. The first leg of their Peru journey is on the floating reed [...]

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Chilling in Antarctica

December 26, 2009 – 12:11 pm

Antarctic traveler and travel writer, Chris Connelly, shares his experiences in the great white continent. I’m wearing snowpants for the first time since childhood, and I have on the same coat I wore several years ago while covering the Iditarod sled dog race across Alaska. This coat comes with an extra dense fleece lining that [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Antarctica Cruises, Small Ship Cruises, Travel Journal | Tagged , , , , | Comments (2)

Argentina Now Charges Reciprocity Fee

December 22, 2009 – 2:55 pm

On December 20th, the government of Argentina will start charging a “reciprocity fee” for travelers entering the country through Buenos Aires international airport (Ezeiza). At this point, travelers entering Argentina by going overland or by ship are not required to pay this fee. This fee only applies to citizens of the United States, Canada, and [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Argentina Tours, Travel general | Tagged , , | Comments (1)

Adventure Life Sponsors a Holiday Party for Costa Rican Children

December 17, 2009 – 11:51 am

Last month, Adventure Life teamed up with our partners in Costa Rica, to sponsor a holiday party for a group of Costa Rican children from the Turrubares Mountains. The following is from our friends in Costa Rica regarding a few details of the celebration. Looks and sounds like it was a delightful day. On November [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Costa Rica Tours, Guides & Suppliers, Volunteer service | Tagged , , , , | Leave a Comment

Landing on the Antarctic Peninsula

December 1, 2009 – 1:48 pm

November 26 Woke to poor visibility and the 5:30am announcement that helicopter flights to Snow Hill were delayed.  An hour went by and another announcement came regarding further weather delay.  Then, another announcement later in the morning that we had missed our daylight window. No worries, however, as we backed out of the ice and [...]

By Brian Morgan | Also posted in Adventure Travel Company, Antarctica Cruises, Brian in Antarctica, Small Ship Cruises, Travel general, Travel Journal | Tagged , , , , | Leave a Comment

All Aboard!!

November 23, 2009 – 8:30 am

Four hours to go to board the ship! Passengers are gathering in the hotel bar and conversation is lively as we wait the final hours for our Antarctica cruise to begin. By this evening, we’ll be cruising down the beagle channel and out to the Drake Passage crossing. Weather report is calling for a mild [...]

By Brian Morgan | Also posted in Adventure Travel Company, Antarctica Cruises, Brian in Antarctica, Small Ship Cruises, Travel Journal, Travel Product | Tagged , , , , | Comments (1)

Maya Ruins of Belize

November 5, 2009 – 2:42 pm

The following post is written by Belize traveler, Gail Gross. Thanks for the contribution, Gail! Travel to breathtakingly beautiful Belize must include excursions to the awe-inspiring stone temples and palaces of the ancient Maya civilization. The architecture of this highly advanced civilization remains stunning, adding another spectacular facet to the beauty and culture of Belize. [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Archaeological Site, Belize tours, Traditional Cultures | Tagged , , , , | Leave a Comment

Polar Icebreaker, Kapitan Khlebnikov, to Retire

October 29, 2009 – 12:16 pm

That’s right — one of the only passenger icebreakers in operation — the Kapitan Khelbnikov — has announced it will end its career as an expedition vessel in March 2012. The Kapitan Khelbnikov was built in Finland in 1981, and was originally designed for the rigors of northern Siberia. The ship has sailed to extremely [...]

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