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Active Travel Adventures

209 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 48 ratings

Active Travel Adventures curates multi-day world wide adventure travel for reasonably fit folks who love to hike, bike, paddle or otherwise stay active for a more immersive experience when they vacation and explore our planet and its people. ATA's mission is to inspire and empower you to lead a bigger life through adventure travel. Travel the Active Travel Adventures way!

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Costa Rica Camino Long Distance Coast to Coast Hike with Home Stays : Part II

April 18, 2024 05:13 - 31 minutes - 25.7 MB

Guided Costa Rica Camino with Homestays and Daily Luggage Transfer PART II: Join us as we continue our 175 mile/280 km Costa Rica Camino where, over 16 days, you walk from the Caribbean to the Pacific Ocean, across the entire country (indeed the continent and over the continental divide!).  You'll experience an array of ecosystems and see wildlife and fauna in one of the most biodiverse regions of the world. The hike is fully guided and includes all meals and daily luggage transfer.  Whe...

Costa Rica Camino Long Distance Coast to Coast Hike with Home Stays : Part I

April 04, 2024 05:13 - 50 minutes - 70.2 MB

Guided Costa Rica Camino with Homestays and Daily Luggage Transfer PART I: Join us as we discuss the new 175 mile/280 km Costa Rica Camino where, over 16 days, you walk from the Caribbean to the Pacific Ocean, across the entire country (indeed the continent and over the continental divide!).  You'll experience an array of ecosystems and see wildlife and fauna in one of the most biodiverse regions of the world. The hike is fully guided and includes all meals and daily luggage transfer.  W...

Patagonia Part II: Hike, Bike and Kayak Argentina and Chile

March 21, 2024 06:13 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MB

Patagonia Part II: Hike, Bike and Kayak Argentina and Chile In this Part II of our Patagonia adventure, we begin at the end of our W-Trek at Lake Grey, where we switch our hiking gear for sea kayaks, and venture out in this beautiful lake to kayak around icebergs and glaciers. We then move to the other side of Patagonia, from Chile now on to Argentina, where we explore the stunning Perito Moreno glacier, and see the Fitz Roy massif at Glacier National Park.  We also get in some amazing b...

Patagonia Part I: Hike the W Trek in Argentina

March 07, 2024 06:13 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

Patagonia Part I: Hike the W Trek in Argentina  Patagonia ranks in my Top 3 of the ‘Most Beautiful Places’ I’ve seen (and I’ve been to 50 countries and all seven continents).  The rugged granite mountains are often snow capped in glaciers lit up by the sun.  Those same glaciers have turned its many lakes into stunning milky blue and teal oasis that defy description. In Patagonia, you can hike one of most beautiful hikes in the world, the W-Trek including the French Valley and Grey Lake. ...

Galapagos Adventures: Go Independent or on a Group Tour? Part II

February 15, 2024 06:13 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MB

Hike and Snorkel Adventures in the Galapagos Islands: Part II Learn all about visiting the Galapagos Islands and where to hike and snorkel.  We discuss what you can see and do, and in particular, we also talk about whether you should visit independently or go with an adventure tour company?  We discuss the pros and cons of both options in this two part series. Kit visits San Cristobal, Isabella and Santa Cruz islands to go on hikes in the highlands, and takes multiple day tours to outlyi...

Rafting the Grand Canyon Revisited

February 01, 2024 22:11 - 41 minutes - 33.1 MB

The Grand Canyon is the United States' 15th national park and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also considered one of the Great Wonders of the World. Ontario-based climber Mike Grainger talks about his experience whitewater rafting on the Colorado River. He also gets to hike on the trip, and shares how a hybrid trip allows for couples and families to participate in the same adventure at their own skill and comfort level. He says this trip is worth every penny as your adrenalin is sure ...

Hike and Snorkel Adventures in the Galapagos Islands: Part I

February 01, 2024 06:13 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MB

Hike and Snorkel Adventures in the Galapagos Islands: Part I Learn all about visiting the Galapagos Islands.  We discuss what you can see and do.  We also talk about whether you should visit independently or go with an adventure tour company?  We discuss the pros and cons of both options in this two part series. Kit visits San Cristobal, Isabella and Santa Cruz islands to go on hikes in the highlands, and takes multiple day tours to outlying uninhabited islands to go snorkeling.  Hear ab...

Explore Ireland by Horseback! Galway and Clare Multi Day Trail Ride

January 18, 2024 06:13 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MB

Explore Ireland by Horseback!  Galway and Clare Multi Day Trail Ride Choose a 5 or 7 night magical exploration of the Emerald Isle by horseback!  You'll be riding 5-7 hours per day, as you explore ancient ruins, the Cliffs of Moher, stunning forests and sheep dotted pastures. Stay in a delightful 300 year old restored farmhouse and down in the village.  Share stories and song at the village pub with the friendly and welcoming locals.  Make lifetime friends and memories. Today, we ride th...

30 Best Travel Podcasts for 2024

January 04, 2024 06:13 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MB

30 Best Travel Podcasts for 2024  My popular annual list of the best travel podcasts to check out for 2024.  There are eighteen new shows on this year's list of the top travel podcasts to listen to in the new year. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES   Get the complete list with active links HERE 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 monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resour...

Improving Resilience and Grit

December 21, 2023 06:13 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MB

Improving Resilience and Grit Adventures can be unpredictable at times.  One thing you'll definitely need whenever you go on an adventure is grit.  Toss in some fortitude and resilience, too!   Fortunately, grit is a skill you can learn.  On today's show, we dive deep into ways that we can improve our own resilience. This is an encore presentation of an episode that ran on my companion podcast, the Adventure Travel Show, which teaches you the skills you need to go on your adventures. ...

Grit and Resilience : One Woman's Story

December 21, 2023 06:13 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MB

Grit and Resilience : One Woman's Story Eva Simons 'Embraces the Suck' After a Tragic Mauling to Reboot Her Life Sometimes life punches you in the face and your dreams shatter.  That's what happened to my friend Eva one afternoon last year.  Eva shows true grit and fortitude.  Her inspirational story will encourage you to embrace the suck when life throws you curveballs. Adventure travel, by its nature, often requires that you summon your own grit and spirit.  My hopes are this story w...

Avoiding Crowds on the El Camino : The First Stages of the French Way

December 07, 2023 06:13 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

Avoid Crowds on the El Camino de Compostella There are three ways to avoid the crowds when doing the El Camino:  avoid peak season, avoid the busiest routes, avoid the last 100 km into Santiago.  Today's guest, David, chose a great way by walking the first two stages of the most popular route, the French Way, but instead of the last 100 km/60 miles like most people, he walked the first two stages over the Pyrenees from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Logrono.   While David made many friends...

25 Affordable Travel Gifts They'll Actually Want

November 16, 2023 06:13 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MB

25 Affordable Travel Gifts They'll Actually Want You are sure to find a great travel gift for your loved ones (and even yourself:) on today's show!  Discover 25 terrific gifts for under $60 - most $30 and under: Travel Gifts for Comfort Travel Gifts for Convenience Travel Treats and Little Luxuries Travel Gifts for Safety Armchair Travel Gifts  Link to the Webpage with Gift idea photos and complete description HERE Note that prices below are subject to change and that these Ama...

Advice for doing an El Camino These Days plus my Primitivo Camino

November 02, 2023 05:13 - 35 minutes - 49.6 MB

Advice for doing an El Camino These Days plus my Primitivo Camino The El Camino is SUPER popular these days and is on many adventurer's wish list.  Get important tips for avoiding crowds to ensure that YOU have a 'Buen Camino (Good Camino)" on this popular bucket list adventure. In addition to helpful insights on planning your El Camino, you will also learn about the very first 'Way' (what the Camino's is also called), the Camino Primitivo.  I walked the 200 miles/320 km last spring.  It...

England's Coast to Coast Path : Walking Holiday

October 19, 2023 05:13 - 29 minutes - 43.1 MB

England's Coast to Coast Walking Holiday Spend your holiday walking the UK's epic Coast to Coast path from Saint Bees to Robin Hoods Bay!  You can walk one or both sections of this 180 mile/300 km trail (the mid-point is Kirby Stephen).   Take a self-guided tour where your luggage is moved daily and all logistics are arranged for you with my affiliate One Foot Abroad - ATA listeners save 5% on any OFA tour with the One Foot Abroad Promo Code ATA5! Taking a walking holiday is a fun and ...

Boat and Bike Tour non-Touristy Greek Islands

October 05, 2023 05:13 - 40 minutes - 56.6 MB

Boat and Bike Tour of the Cyclades and Saronic Islands of Greece Explore a less touristy and more authentic part of Greece on this week long boat and bike tour departing from Athens. Each day, you visit a different island and bike about a half day (e-Bikes available and recommended!).  The rest of the time you are exploring charming Greek villages and temples, enjoying a fresh local meal (most meals included on the BoatBikeTour.com trip that Kit took), or sailing to your next island. E...

Hike the Israel National Trail - Long Distance Hiking

September 21, 2023 05:13 - 1 hour - 84.9 MB

Hike Israel's National Trail! Kit interviews Malia, who backpacked the entire 680 mile/1100 km Israel National Trail from Golan Heights to Eliat, via the Dead Sea, Jerusalem and Masada.   On this magnificient long distance trail, that takes 45-60 takes to thru hike (60% of folks section hike it), you get a chance to experience Israel's beautiful mountains and deserts, witness tons of 'Trail Magic' of locals supporting hiker's efforts and the general kindness of strangers and fellow hiker...

You Did It! Listener Stories

September 07, 2023 05:13 - 37 minutes - 30.2 MB

YOU Did It!!!  Listener Adventure Stories Today we start a new segment on the show featuring folks like you and me, who got inspired to step outside of their comfort zone and took on an adventure. While in the future, these will be shorter segments added to the regular show, I thought we'd start off with this incredible story of Sally, who thought she was heading for a wheel chair due to multiple injuries from her days as a dancer.  Instead, through training, grit, and fortitude, Sally i...

Independent Travel Tips plus the Balkans

August 17, 2023 05:13 - 59 minutes - 84.9 MB

Independent Travel Tips plus the Balkans Kit discusses her fall and winter exploration of the fascinating, beautiful and incredibly complicated Balkan region.  In addition to some of her much loved travel tips, she shares impressions and experiences in Bosnia, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Albania.  If you think , "Balkans = War/No Way" or any other "Eww, scary!"  thoughts : Think again!!!  It's been three decades since the wars and the Balkan region is a super safe, affo...

Peru Adventures : Humantay, Palccoyo, Huacachina, Uyuni Salt Flats and more!

August 03, 2023 05:13 - 35 minutes - 50 MB

In this Part II of my Peru adventures, we finish up our adventure travel tour with my affiliate, Active Adventures (exclusive listener promo code ATA200 to save $200 off 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 Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Dune Buggy and Sand Board in Huacachina Explore the massive Uyuni salt flats in ...

Trek Machu Picchu and Hike and Bike the Sacred Valley of Peru

July 20, 2023 05:13 - 34 minutes - 51 MB

Trek Machu Picchu 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 culture. Learn all about this beautiful and exciting active adventure on today’s show. SAVE!!!  Kit went ...

The Power of Yes

July 06, 2023 05:13 - 30 minutes - 24.9 MB

The Power of 'Yes' On today's special episode, we discuss the Power of Yes, and why saying 'yes' to opportunities that excite you, intrigue you and maybe even make you a bit nervous, can enhance your life and open up even more fantastic opportunities in the future. We talk about about when to say 'no' using Derek Sivers's philosophy of, "If it's not a 'hell yes', than it's a 'no'"! You'll also hear about my incredible experience moving four thousand sheep fifty miles on rural roads of ...

Austria Hike, Bike and Paddle Adventure

June 01, 2023 05:13 - 39 minutes - 34.5 MB

Austria Hike, Bike and Paddle Adventure Hike, bike and paddle your way as you explore the Austrian alps in this active adventure holiday.  This is a fantastic adventure if you want to be active but don't want it to be so hard core.  It's also a great 'tester' holiday to see if you like adventure travel, or for multi-generational travel where not everyone is of the same physical ability. You'll explore the quaint and historice villages and valleys of Mozart and the Sound of Music surround...

Banff Canada : Hike, Bike and Paddle Adventure

May 18, 2023 05:13 - 37 minutes - 30.3 MB

Have an amazing vacation in Banff Canada!  Hike, bike, and paddle in one of Canada’s most scenic destinations.  Soak in a hot tub while you watch the incredible night sky!  Learn tips from a local on this podcast episode, download the FREE Banff Travel Planner and get more information and see pics on the website. We cover: When to visit Banff How to get to Banff Things to do in Banff Guided hiking tours in Banff Where to stay in Banff Wildlife of Banff And much more! COMPLE...

Greenland Expedition: Hike and Kayak the World's Largest Wilderness Fjord System

May 04, 2023 06:13 - 33 minutes - 27.2 MB

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 the natural beauty, the wildlife and sometimes the chance to see the Northern Lights. Our...

Horseback Iceland Riding Adventure

April 20, 2023 05:13 - 46 minutes - 37.7 MB

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 day's ride.  You'll learn about the great food you'll eat and what types of people take this kin...

American Ramble Neil King Jr

April 06, 2023 05:13 - 43 minutes - 61 MB

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 all the links mentioned and to get more information. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adv...

Behind the Scenes of a Polar Expedition Ship

March 30, 2023 06:13 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

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, and a water or sewage treatment plant for our daily necesities. Today, we explore the Bridge...

Antarctica Expedition Part II

March 16, 2023 06:13 - 44 minutes - 35.5 MB

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 of several breeds.  We see whales - and we weren't even there during 'whale' season! We get...

Antarctica Expedition including the Falkland and South Georgia Islands

March 02, 2023 06:13 - 45 minutes - 36.8 MB

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 Oceans for good reason! Learn what its like to go on an expedition ship where you are actually ...

Bike (or Walk) the El Camino : The Portuguese Way

February 16, 2023 06:13 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MB

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 cool info doing your El Camino.  Here is a page that includes ALL the Camino routes I've cover...

Climb Kilimanjaro - The Lemosho Route

February 02, 2023 06:13 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

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 will learn about the food, guides and porters, and other important details about this amazing a...

Croatia Adventures : Hike, bike and paddle Split to Dubrovnik

January 19, 2023 05:13 - 34 minutes - 27.9 MB

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 cool info about Croatia.  Email Kit for an exclusive Active Adventures  discount promo code goo...

Best Travel Podcasts for 2023

January 05, 2023 05:13 - 19 minutes - 29.4 MB

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 interview on the Crystal Coast of NC 4. Armchair Explorer 5. BBC Ramblings 6. Bus...

Boat & Biking Tour of Southern Holland

December 15, 2022 05:13 - 49 minutes - 39.7 MB

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 Green Heart of Holland.  You'll also visit Rotterdam, the Kinderdijk’s windmills and Zaanse...

Boat and Bike Tour Holland's Hansa Region

December 01, 2022 05:13 - 32 minutes - 26.4 MB

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.  You'll have plenty of time to check out cafes, museums and scenery as you explore this amazin...

Why We Travel with Patricia Schultz

November 17, 2022 05:13 - 29 minutes - 23.7 MB

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 Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resourc...

Great Travel Gifts They'll Actually WANT

November 03, 2022 05:13 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MB

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 Waterproof Gloves When it’s cold and wet, you can stay warm and connected!  Buy it ...

Longer Trip Travel Preparation of the Body, Mind (and Suitcase!)

October 20, 2022 05:13 - 43 minutes - 35.7 MB

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 longer term travel. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get a...

Costa Rica Camino Part II

October 06, 2022 05:13 - 49 minutes - 69.8 MB

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 to continue as well as the dragons the other hikers had to slay.  We discover the many wonder...

Costa Rica Camino : Part I

September 15, 2022 05:13 - 47 minutes - 67.5 MB

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 in Part I of Kit's incredible adventure. Learn all about this beautiful and exciting acti...

Best Travel Apps

September 01, 2022 05:13 - 26 minutes - 38.2 MB

Make your travel life smoother with these great (mostly free) travel apps.  On today's show, you'll learn about my favorite travel apps for transportation, lodging, activities, getting around, phone security, plus some solid travel tips. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for all the apps mentioned on today's show to help you in planning your adventures. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Plann...

New Zealand South Island Adventures : Part II

August 18, 2022 05:13 - 26 minutes - 37.1 MB

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).  ATA listeners get an exclusive Active Adventures Promo Discount Code, ATA200, to save $200 off o...

New Zealand South Island : Part I

August 04, 2022 05:13 - 42 minutes - 61.4 MB

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).  ATA listeners get an exclusive Active Adventures Promo Discount Code, ATA200, to save $200 off of any Active Adventures (or...

Section Hike the Appalachian Trail - 'the AT'

July 21, 2022 05:13 - 49 minutes - 70.8 MB

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 adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planne...

European Self-Guided Walking Holidays

July 07, 2022 05:13 - 46 minutes - 68.3 MB

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 show.   I interview Margaret, who has done many such hikes and we learn all about this exciting...

Adventures in the Algarve region of Portugal

June 16, 2022 05:13 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MB

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 Abroad who has offered ATA listeners a 5% discount on ANY of their self-guided tours by using the...

Hike the Via Algarviana Trail in Portugal's Algarve Region

June 02, 2022 05:13 - 46 minutes - 67.3 MB

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 beach. On today’s show you’ll learn what to expect on the trail, when to go, what to pack a...

North Island of New Zealand Multi-Sport Adventures

May 19, 2022 05:13 - 50 minutes - 70.5 MB

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 important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about adventures ...

Norway Trekking Adventure

May 05, 2022 05:13 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MB

Hiking Norway is not only an affordable way to experience this stunning country, but it also allows you to get up close and personal with its famous fjords, waterfalls, mountains and valleys. On today's show, we spend nine days in Norway, trekking in Jotunheimen National Park, its most popular national park and exploring Bergen, Norway's second largest and very colorful city. You'll learn what it's like and what to expect on your Norwegian adventure holiday.  Our guest went with ATA af...

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