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This important travel series focuses on how to prevent many of the common travel problems and what to do should they happen anyway. We create a three tier backup system for the critical components of travel:  Health, Transportation, Money, Passport and Travel Documents, Phone and Communication failures.  Plus we also cover Natural Disasters, Civil Unrest and the Human side of travel problems, such...

This important travel series focuses on how to prevent many of the common travel problems and what to do should they happen anyway. We create a three tier backup system for the critical components of travel:  Health, Transportation, Money, Passport and Travel Documents, Phone and Communication failures.  Plus we also cover Natural Disasters, Civil Unrest and the Human side of travel problems, such...

How Smart Travelers Handle Problems, Disasters & Unexpected Adventures In this three part series, we will explore the main problems that you may run into on your travels and how to prevent and/or mitigate them.  We will cover health issues, money problems, navigation snafus, communication challenges, document loss problems, as well as the less common but more serious civil unrest or major natural...

Dreaming of trekking in the Himalayas without needing to be an elite mountaineer? In this episode of  Active Travel Adventures , we explore the unforgettable Annapurna Base Camp Trek — one of the world's most scenic and achievable high-altitude adventures for active travelers over 50 (also known as ABC or Annapurna Sanctuary Trek ). If Everest Base Camp feels too crowded, too expensive, or too dem...

In this Part II of my Peru adventures, we finish up our adventure travel tour with my affiliate, Active Adventures (exclusive listener promo code  - Email Me to get the code) - good on ANY of Active Adventures epic worldwide tours !), and then my sister Terry and I head off on our own to explore other exciting places in southern Peru and Bolivia , including: Climb up to sacred Humantay Lake Climb...

Trek Machu Picchu Inca Trail plus Hike and Bike the Sacred Valley of Peru Join Kit as she describes her hiking adventure with her sister Terry.  On this first part of their month long Peruvian and Bolivian adventure, they tackle a Bucket List adventure:  trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.  They also hike and bike the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and visit markets and learn about Peruvian cult...

What is it really like to cycle Vietnam? In this episode of the Active Travel Adventures Podcast , I'm joined by Jeff and Ed, two experienced cyclists who share their firsthand experience riding a 13-day Vietnam guided cycling tour from Saigon to Hue . This is not your typical bike trip. Their route took them far beyond the tourist trail — through the Central Highlands, rural farming communities,...

Explore Croatia's stunning Dalmatian coast by hiking, biking and paddling!  Start from Split and work your way to Dubrovnik on this exciting and fun adventure. We discuss all of the fun activities our guest Lesley did on her Active Adventures tour, the great food and wine and wonderful accommodations. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES   See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more co...

What's it really like to cycle from Amsterdam to Bruges — and sleep in your luxury floating hotel along the way? In this episode, we dive into the unforgettable Amsterdam to Bruges bike and barge tour , one of Europe's most relaxing active adventures. Pedal flat scenic routes through the Netherlands and Belgium, cruise past windmills and riverside villages, and explore iconic cities like Amsterdam...

Solo Travel Tips and Advice Many of us are afraid to travel solo.  On today's show we delve in to how to travel solo safely, plus the pros and cons of solo travel.  I interview three expert solo travelers to get their best advice and encourangement.  Visit the website to delve deeper into the pros and cons of traveling solo safely. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES   See important links for planning your advent...

Make your travel life smoother with these great (mostly free) travel apps.   On today's show, you'll learn about the best recommended travel apps for planning, to save money, transportation, lodging, food and activities, getting around, security, translation, plus some solid travel tips from the world travelers on my recent Bhutan adventure as well as highly rated travel apps from other hard core...

I hiked to Everest Base Camp in Nepal to commemorate my 65th birthday.  In Part II of this two part series, I cover more of the actual trekking experience.  You can download Part I here to learn more about training, preparation for EBC, packing, and what to expect and more. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES   See important links for planning your EBC adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today's sh...

I hiked to Everest Base Camp to commemorate my 65th birthday.  In Part I of this two part series, I cover how I prepared and trained, what I packed and what I carried with me in my Day Pack, Lukla flight tips, tea houses (that's where you sleep along the EBC trail), porters, guides a bit about Kathmandu and more.  Part II covers more of the actual trek experience.  You can download it here. COMPLE...

Our popular annual Best Travel Podcasts lists features lots of new names in 2026 for you to check out for destination ideas, travel hacks and inspiration that is sure to fuel your wanderlust! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES   See the complete list of the best travel podcasts for you to check out in the new year Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will...

In Part II of our Bhutan adventure series, we dive deep into the trekking and camping experience that makes Bhutan one of the world's top bucket-list adventure destinations. If you've ever wondered what it's  really like to hike in the Himalayas, stay in remote campsites, his episode gives you an authentic, first-hand look.  We take a four day hiking and camping adventure and add in several days h...

Discover why Bhutan—The Land of the Thunder Dragon—is one of the world's most extraordinary adventure travel destinations. In this two part episode of the Active Travel Adventures podcast, I take you on my immersive cultural and trekking journey across Bhutan, including iconic hikes like Tiger's Nest Monastery, remote Himalayan village trails, and fascinating cultural experiences you'll find nowhe...

Check out these eighteen unique and affordable travel gifts for your loved ones (or yourself!)  All are under $40, and most are under $20. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES   Get more details about today's show. Travel Gift Ideas for 2025 *Warm & Cozy Ultra-Luxe Cloud Sleep Sock for Women & Men      Under $10          BUY HERE *Wet Dry Bag for Swimsuit, Travel,, Dirty Yoga Gym Clothes, Makeup Bag       Under $1...

🎧 Go West with Steve Silk — Cycling Britain's Wild and Winding West Country Go West with Steve Silk | Cycling Adventure Across Britain's West Country Join Active Travel Adventures as we chat with Steve Silk about his new book Go West and his 300-mile cycling journey through Britain's backroads, coastlines, and countryside. Discover how slow travel reveals adventure and meaning on two wheels. You'...

We continue our long distance walk through some of England's most picturesque landscapes in Part II of our Cotswold Way walking holiday. You'll learn what you'll see and learn about what it's like to take a long walking holiday.  There are long distance walks and paths throughout Europe and the Cotswold Way is considered one of the prettiest!  The entire walk takes about two weeks, but you can cus...

Today we head to the UK to do a delightful long distance walk through some of England's most picturesque landscapes in Part I of our Cotswold Way walking holiday. You'll learn what you'll see and learn about what it's like to take a long walking holiday.  There are long distance walks and paths throughout Europe and the Cotswold Way is considered one of the prettiest!  The entire walk takes about...

In Part II of our Camino adventure, we, as a group of Active Travel Adventures listeners, walk "solo together' to complete the Portuguese Way Camino Coastal Route with the beautiful Spiritual Way Variant.  We all had the same itinerary and lodging, but we could walk our own Camino, each day deciding whether to walk with others in the ATA group, solo or with new friends met along the way. You'll le...

Today we, as a group of Active Travel Adventures listeners, walk "solo together' to complete the Portuguese Way Camino Coastal Route with the beautiful Spiritual Way Variant.  We all had the same itinerary and lodging, but we could walk our own Camino, each day deciding whether to walk with others in the ATA group, solo or with new friends met along the way. You'll learn what to expect when doing...

We (the Active Travel Adventures Community ) are looking at a group of us  booking the entire ship (24 guests maximum) for a week in July of 2027 to explore the northern Friesland region of the Netherlands.  I am still working out the details, but is should be under €2000 per person, double occupancy.   Note that we would sail in  '27 NOT '26 . When I interviewed my affiliate Boat Bike Tours top g...

Learn different and tasty ways to get the nutritious fuel you need to climb your next summit without running out of steam.  You'll find out when it's good to eat junk food and when you need to pile on the carbs, protein and/or fat.  Let my hiking nutritionist friend Lucy teach you proven techniques to make sure you've got the right food in your pack for your next outdoor adventure.   Bikepackers c...

Learn several ways to make sure you are getting the best price possible for your next flight!  Finding great airfares can be tricky, but with these travel hacks, you can try to outsmart the airlines! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES   See important links more cool info about today's show. Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit wi...