Active Travel Adventures podcast I Inspiring Multi-Day Adventure Trips Around the World

Sail the East Coast Fjords of Greenland Come explore the rarely visited East Coast of Greenland for a unique polar experience!  While sailing through the world's largest fjord system, you will get to explore the epic grandeur by foot and kayak, so you can get up close to the amazing landscape filled with mountains, glaciers, icebergs and maybe even a polar bear or two!   People visit Greenland for...

Explore Iceland by horseback!  On today's show, we horseback ride Iceland's dramatic landscape of waterfalls, hot springs, mountains and valleys on a multi-day adventure tour. Learn what its like to take a horseback riding holiday.  You'll hear what to expect and what to pack.  You'll learn about the cozy ranch you stay end with its natural hot spring to soak away your tired muscles after a fun da...

American Ramble with Neil King Jr I interview author Neil King Jr. about his book, American Ramble : A Walk of Memory and Renewal, about his 330 mile walk from Washington DC to New York City.  Part travelogue, part memoir and with much insight about the landscape he travels and the people he meets along his unorthodox and unforgettable journey. Buy American Ramble HERE COMPLETE SHOW NOTES     See...

Hurtigruten's MS Fram : Expedition Ship Behind the Scenes Take a peek behind the scenes of a polar expedition ship, Hurtigruten's MS Fram , the ship I recently took on my three week expedition to Antarctica and the Falkland and South Georgia Islands. I wondered how they made things operate so smoothly when we were so far from civilization and a hardward store for parts, a grocery store for food, a...

Antarctica Expedition including the Falkland and South Georgia Islands Part II Best trip EVER!   In Part I, we sailed to the Falklands and the South Georgia Islands.  In today's show, we finally reach Antarctica, and the beauty and magic of what I see brings tears of joy to my eyes. In addition to all of the amazing glaciers and sculptural icebergs we see, we see hundreds of thousands of penguins...

Antarctica Expedition plus the Falklands and the South Georgia Islands : Part I Best trip EVER!  Join me on an EPIC journey to the seventh continent:  Antarctica to see the wildlife, icebergs and glaciers of the south polar seas.  En route, we visit the Falkland and South Georgia Islands, rugged places of history and outstanding wildlife!  South Georgia is called the Serengheti of the Southern Oce...

Not everyone has a month or so to walk the El Camino.  Did you know that you can BIKE the Portuguese Way???  Yes!  One of the most popular Camino routes can be done by bike.  Whether you are interested in cycling or hiking the El Camino, you are sure to get some great insights and tips from today's show. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more...

Have you dreamed about climbing Africa's tallest mountain in Tanzania: Mount Kilimanjaro?  Join Kit as she interviews Damon about he and his wife and friends successful summit of Kili on the Lemosho Route, the prettiest route of them all and the one with the greatest success rate. We discuss what Damon saw and what it was like each day of the climb.  We talk about dealing with high altitude.  We w...

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...

30 Best Travel Podcasts of 2023 Hear Kit's popular annual list of the best travel podcasts to check out for 2023.  There are many new ones on the list, so you are sure to find a new favorite! Listen to the podcast and see details on each podcast recommended  HERE 1. Active Travel Adventures 2. AdventuRetired Listen to my interview about full time traveling  3. Amateur Traveler Listen to my intervi...

The perfect way to explore Southern Holland is by bike!  Even better, bike AND boat Holland so you only need to unpack once.   Each day you bike (or simply chill out on the boat) to the next port.  You'll have plenty of time to check out cafes, museums and scenery as you explore this amazing, bike-friendly country! You start and end your Dutch cycling holiday in Amsterdam and then bike through the...

The perfect way to explore Holland's Hansa Region is by bike!  Even better, bike AND boat Holland so you only need to unpack once.   The Hansa cycling tour starts and ends in Amsterdam.  You'll bike along the Rhine & IJssel, and visit Hanseatic cities like Deventer & Kampen.  You'll also learn about the reclaimed polderlands. Each day you bike (or simply chill out on the boat) to the next port.  Y...

Kit interviews Patricia Schultz , author of bestseller, "1000 Places to See Before You Die" about her inspirational new book, "Why We Travel" .    They share stories and insights about all things travel in this engaging show. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES   Get the book,  Why We Travel   HERE Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future...

Best Travel Gifts People Actually WANT Here are some great travel gift ideas - and don't forget to treat yourself!  While doing research for this show, I ended up buying many of these cool travel gift items for myself:)  See the Website for pics   Gifts Under $15: Waterproof Phone Case Great for when you are out paddling or if you are out touring and it starts pouring!  Buy it HERE . Touchscreen W...

You can do anything for a week!  But things can get harder on longer trips. Learn key tips on how to best prepare your body and mind for longer adventures.  Plus, I include a few super helpful (lightweight!) items to add to your packing list to make your trip run smoother. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about preparing for lo...

Kit and ten Active Travel Adventures listeners plus two local guides hike from Costa Rica's Caribbean coast 175 miles to the Pacific Ocean. Our luggage is transported daily, so all we need to do is carry our day pack. We cross numerous ecosystems and hike through small rural villages untouched by tourism (yet!). In this Part II of our journey, we learn about why Kit thought she might not be able t...

Kit and Active Travel Adventure listeners hike Costa Rica from the Caribbean to the Pacific - 175 miles through numerous ecosystems and many small villages not touristed.   Our luggage is transported daily, so all we need to do is carry our day pack. Learn about this amazing new long distance trail along with tips to help make your multi-day hike successful. our way around this magnificent country...

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...

Visiting the South Island of New Zealand is a 'Bucket List' adventure for many folks.  On today's show, we hike, bike and paddle our way around this magnificent country in Part I of Kit's incredible New Zealand adventure. Learn all about this beautiful and exciting active adventure on today's show. SAVE!!!  Kit went to New Zealand with her affiliate, Active Adventures (based in New Zealand).   Ema...

Visiting the South Island of New Zealand is a 'Bucket List' adventure for many folks.  On today's show, we hike, bike and paddle our way around this magnificent country in Part I of Kit's incredible adventure. Learn all about this beautiful and exciting active adventure on today's show. SAVE!!!  Kit went with her affiliate, Active Adventures (based in New Zealand).   Email me for an exclusive Acti...

Learn how to section hike the AT, the Appalachian Trail (or any other multi-day hike) on today's show.  We discuss how to plan, what to pack, why it's cool, and so much more. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about section hiking the Appalachian Trail (plus general backpacking information). Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adven...

Spend your vacation WALKING some of the best trails in Europe!  Most are fairly easy for any fit person.  You walk from village to village on historic paths in some of Europe's most scenic regions.  Best of all:  your luggage gets transported to your next lodging so all you have to do is walk and enjoy yourself! Learn all about European self-guided (some are guided) walking holidays on today's sho...

Explore the gorgeous Algarve region of southern Portugal.  This beautiful and affordable adventure travel vacation is sure to inspire you!   Whether you hike an 8 day section of the 185 mile/299 km trail all at once as our guest, Margaret, did (or hike it all!), or just day hike and explore the region like Kit did, you'll have an amazing adventure!   Margaret went with my affiliate, One Foot Abroa...

Hike the stunning Via Algarviana, a long distance trail in the gorgeous Algarve region of southern Portugal.  This beautiful and affordable adventure travel vacation is sure to inspire you! Whether you hike the 185 mile/299 km trail all at once as our guest, Josh, did, or hike just one of the three 8 day segments, you'll come away with an authentic Portuguese experience away from the crowds at the...

Hike some of New Zealand's epic trails including the famous Tongarino Crossing and Rainbow Mountain, kayak or snorkel the Poor Knight Islands, tube through an underground cave to see millions of glow worms, sandboard down 100' dunes, experience Mauri culture, active volcanoes and much more! Learn all about this beautiful and exciting active adventure on today's show. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See impor...