Category Archives: Travel general

Galapagos Cruise Update: 15 Day Cruise Itineraries in the Galapagos

December 22, 2010 – 12:31 pm

Earlier this year, the Galapagos National Park Service (GNPS) issued a notice to all Galapagos boat operators that they must start operating 15-day itineraries. Original announcements stated all boats would adhere to the new 15-day itineraries as early as Feb. 1, 2011 — later reports pushed the official effective date to Jan. 1, 2012 to [...]

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Minke Whale, Meet Antarctica Travelers

November 30, 2010 – 3:25 pm

Hey — remember that time we were in Antarctica and that minke whale decided to swim over to our zodiac, give it a little nudge and dive underneath before meandering on its way…? Antarctica travelers have a close encounter with a curious Minke whale off the coast of the Peninsula. Unlike the other wildlife of [...]

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Galapagos Travel Update: Good Riddance to Invasive Rats

November 18, 2010 – 1:11 pm

As part of an ongoing commitment (and battle) to eradicate invasive species on the Galapagos Islands, partner organizations including the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) and Galapagos National Park (GNP) are once again attacking the invasive rat population of the Galapagos Islands. The rats causing all the trouble were first brought inadvertently to the islands in [...]

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LAN Airlines New Direct Flights Make Custom Trips Easier and More Affordable

October 27, 2010 – 12:06 pm

UPDATE 10/28/10: As of Oct 28 (interestingly enough one day after I posted this article) LAN announced flights from Lima to Iguazu will now go through Foz do Iguazu International Airport (IGU, Brazil) replacing the original published operation from LIM-IGR in Argentina. Still totally doable — but now many travelers (including US travelers) will be [...]

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Family Travel Tip: Solo Parent Traveling with Child

October 14, 2010 – 1:07 pm

In the recent years, it has become more and more common for border officials to exercise caution when they encounter a child traveling with just one birth parent. So if you are traveling as a solo parent with your child and another legal guardian/parent for your child is staying in the US, it is a [...]

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Ecuador Travel and Protest Update: Things are quickly returning to normal

October 1, 2010 – 10:01 am

Oh what a difference a day makes! I know it is tough to find a lot of accurate and updated information out there on just what is currently happening in Ecuador. I am happy to report that, after a pretty stressful and tense yesterday, it appears the worst is over and things today have returned [...]

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Itching for a Patagonia Trek? Find the best routes to Torres del Paine

September 16, 2010 – 10:23 am

The remoteness of Patagonia’ Torres del Paine allows the park to continue to boast its incredible pristine environment and natural beauty. Because of this remoteness, it is a little adventure in itself just getting to the park. Whether you’re coming from Argentina or Chile, we can get you to the park. Here’s a little direction [...]

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Meet Adventure Life Peru Guide, Alex Vereau

August 30, 2010 – 10:17 am

Some of our Peru travelers have already had a chance to meet Alex, one of our Peru guides. For those who have not it’s my pleasure to give a brief introduction. The Particulars: Alex has worked as a guide in Peru for the last 13 years — primarily leading trekking and cultural tours in Peru [...]

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Holiday Travel Tips for Your Adventure Tour

July 21, 2010 – 11:01 am

These holiday travel tips are about planning for the best. It’s about being smart and traveling well — work out all the kinks in advance, keep a cool head, and you’ll set yourself up for smooth-sailing. 1. Plan in Advance Spaces fill up quickly for holiday departures, especially on the most coveted travel dates — [...]

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Patagonia Lowdown: Low Elevation South America Treks

June 25, 2010 – 12:53 pm

South America’s Andes are the world’s longest continental mountain range, stretching 4300 miles long the west coast of the continent. Starting in Venezuela, the Andes extend through Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina, reaching its highest peak, Cerro Aconcagua, in Argentina at a breathtaking 22,841 feet. Missoula, in Montana’s Rockies — where I rest [...]

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