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

Trek North India's Valley of Flowers and Chopta Trek   Learn all about this exotic hiking destination on today's program.   Get complete show notes HERE. CONTACT KIT Resources   Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance :   Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy!  The best way t...

The Middle Fork of the Salmon River in central Idaho is one of the earliest designated Wild and Scenic Rivers in the US and is considered the crown jewel of the system. The Salmon River flows through the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area. The river flows through a steep canyon with 7000' of vertical drop, making it deeper than the Grand Canyon. Last summer, I joined a dozen other lad...

Hike the Dolomites Today we head to northeastern Italy to the magical Dolomites for an adventure that our world adventure traveler, Annie calls the 'perfect' adventure travel vacation. We cover: Where are the Dolomites How to get there Things to do in the Dolomites Hiking and cycling in the Dolomites Via ferratas – what are they and are they safe Best time to visit the Dolomites Fully guided hikin...

Jenny , an Active Travel Adventures listener lives in Flagstaff and shares her love of her beautiful adventure paradise on today's show – in fact after we chatted, she wondered if she should just  keep Flagstaff a secret !  Located in northern Arizona on the southern part of the Colorado plateau, Flagstaff has a metro population over 130,000 which means it's large enough to support great culture a...

Learn how to choose the best travel tour company for your next vacation by using my 12 point system to evaluate tour companies and their tours. Don't make an expensive mistake that could ruin your trip! Check out the Show Notes  Be sure to Download the FREE Checklist available on the website! CONTACT KIT Resources   Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance :   Quickly and easily...

One of the great bucket list items many of us have is going to the ends of the Earth. You're in luck in this episode because host, Kit Parks, takes you all the way down t to Antarctica. Interviewing a world traveler, Kit guides us to an entirely new Antarctic expedition—cruising and kayaking the South Pole together into the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. Discover some of the great things abou...

25 Best Travel Podcasts for 2020  Episode 062 of the Active Travel Adventures podcast In this episode, you learn the best travel podcasts for: * Destinations *Travel tips *Travel hacks *Travel stories *Budget travel *Female travel *Women of color travel *Culture *Adventure travel *Walt Disney World *Humorous travel tales See the complete list at Active Travel Adventures(ATA). CONTACT KIT Resources...

Kit interviews Janet Hanpeter from Planet Janet Travels about her experience walking the El Camino from France.  She loved it so much that she returned to do the section she hadn't done.  You can learn about that here .  We learn about the Pilgrim Passport, how to stay at the pilgrim hostels, the people you'll meet and things you'll see and what to expect when you hike OR bike the El Camino de San...

In Part II of Adventure Travel in Bolivia and Peru, we now cross the Peruvian border into Bolivia. Kit Parks continues her conversation with Susan Brickey and Richard Pope about their exciting adventure. Here, we learn about the Inca civilization and local people of the Andes mountains and the magical Uyuni salt flats and Isla de la Luna. We also find answers to why there is a massive train gravey...

Peru and Bolivia are captivating countries famous for its natural wonders and cultural heritage. People never miss visiting the famous Machu Picchu. Our guests, Susan Ricky and Richard Hope, chose to travel off the beaten path and experience what outdoor adventures Peru has to offer, and they were not disappointed! Susan and Richard recall their exhilarating experience in Lake Titicaca to the dail...

Experience remote ruggedness, Alpine Lakes, and impressive forests in this seldom visited range in Rocky Mountain National Park, the Mummy Range. Get away from the crowds and experience pristine wilderness where you might not see anyone but your hiking mates for days! This challenging section of the Rockies showcases beautiful alpine lakes, meadows, lodgepole pine forests, and epic views. We climb...

In today's show, we head to the Baja California Peninsula in Mexico via Cabos San Lucas. We explore the cool town of Todos Santos and glamp on the island Epiritu Santo where we do all the fun water sports like kayak, snorkel, swim, SUP, and even learn how to surf! We take a great hike across the island and even swim and play with sea lions. In addition to this adventure, we take a horseback ride a...

The Wind River Range in the  Rocky Mountains of Wyoming , is the mountain range that inspired Yvon Chouinard (founder of Patagonia clothing) to spend his life climbing mountains. Breathtaking in beauty, this remote and rugged mountain range is not nearly as well known as the  Tetons , but is just as striking, and not as crowded. Where is the Wind River Range located? The Wind River Range is a coup...

The Kumano Kodo pilgrimage network of trails in Japan traces its roots back 1000 years to when emperors and samurai would trek these forested rural paths to Japan's most important sacred shrines and temples. This beautiful trek is a UNESCO World Heritage trail, the only such trail besides its sister trail, the El Camino del Santiago in Spain. It is a challenging hike with significant ascents and d...

Thailand has always been a go-to travel destination, and tourists are drawn to its capital, Bangkok. Instead of going that route, Emily Sedgwick and her husband chose to explore the rural parts of Northern Thailand through a cycle tour from Bangkok to Chiang Rai. Our guests enjoyed every part of their guided tour going through hills, riding narrow boats through mighty rivers and visiting local vil...

The majestic Teton mountain range offers adventures galore: hike, bike, paddle and horseback ride as you explore one of the US most famous national parks. Lorna Miller, an adventure enthusiast, shares why she loves Teton National Park and invites people to the area's wonderful sites. Just like any natural park in the US, there are many activities that you can do at Teton. Lorna explains what hiker...

Acadia National Park is one of USA's most famous national parks and the only one in New England. Over 3.5 million people visit Acadia National Park each year, and Kita Roberts of Pass the Sushi and Girl Carnivore shares her adventure there. Stating how Acadia must be part of our bucket places to go, Kita describes Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, Mount Desert Island, Isle of Haute, Schoodic Penins...

On today's show, we discover Active Travel Adventures most popular episodes, by category.  Did your favorite make the list?   COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today's show. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!)...

Part III - New Zealand Adventure Series : The North Island The last two podcasts focused on the South Island, including Milford Sound, Mt Cook/Aorika, Queenstown, Kaikora Pennisula, Pancake Rocks and much more.   My original plan was to spend one week exploring solo, join Active Adventures (one of my affiliates) on their two week 'Rimu' tour and then continue solo once more for my final week in Ne...

New Zealand Adventures As we continue our exploration of the South Island of New Zealand, we bike to the popular adventure town of Wanaka, indulge in a free day of amazing adventures in Queenstown, kayak Milford Soundand hike the Routeburn Track, the Kepler Track, Mueller Ridge and check out Mount Cookfrom a sheep farm at Braemar Station.  If you missed New Zealand's South Island Part I,you can ch...

Visiting the South Island of New Zealand is a 'Bucket List' adventure for many of us.  On tadya's show, we hike, bike and paddle our way around the South Island of this magnificant country in Part I (of III) of Kit's amazing New Zealand's adven tures. SAVE!!!  Kit went with her affilaite, Active Adventures (based in New Zealand!).  Active gives ATA listeners an exclusive $200 Discount with the Pro...

Learn insights into how to best train for your next adventure on today's show.  Kit interviews Marcus from Fit For Trips. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about training for adventure travel. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no s...

On today's show, we explore Devil's Fork State Park on Lake Jocassee in South Carolina.  If you love to be out on the water and away from civilization, this show is for you! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about training for this adventure. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from...

On today's show, we go on an amazing adventure - we go on a cycle tour of Vietnam and Cambodia. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about training for this adventure. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the mont...

On today's show, we go on an amazing adventure - we go on a multi-sport adventure in Banff National Park in Canada. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about training for this adventure. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam prom...