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Active Travel Adventures
212 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsLooking for a FUN adventure for your next vacation? Active Travel Adventures curates multi-day world wide adventure travel holidays 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.
These are all adventures that YOU can do, especially if you train (I'm 64, so if I can do it, so can YOU!). It's easy to find the right adventure for you: We cover mild adventures like cycling (flat) the historic and beautiful Netherlands, to taking an African safari, to taking a walking holiday from one medieval village to the next in Europe.
And if you are up for a bigger challenge, then check out climbing Kilimanjaro, trekking to Everest Base Camp or Annapurna in Nepal's majestic Himalayan mountains, or hiking the Mont Blanc circuit through Italy, France and Switzerland.
But most adventures we cover are rated a 3 out of 5 for difficulty. Examples include (eBikes available) cycling Greek islands or island hopping from Split to Dubrovnik in Croatia (both while sleeping on a cool ship!), hiking in Banff, the Dolomites, Patagonia, or trekking to Machu Picchu.
Long distance hikes we cover include the Coast to Coast and Cotswold Way in England, the West Highland Way in Scotland and other famous UK trails.
Of course, we often cover doing an El Camino, including the French Way (Camino Frances), the Portuguese Way, the Primitivo, the original way from Oviedo. We've even BIKED the El Camino! We have also walked the Camino's sister trail, the Kumano Koda trail in Japan.
If you like the water and to paddle, we've rafted the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon (and we've hiked the Grand Canyon, too!) as well as through Canyonlands National Park. We've rafted the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, as well as day trips as part of other trips on the Pacuare River in Costa Rica and the Tulley River in Australia. We've also snorkeled the Galapagos Islands and the Great Barrier Reef!
Naturally, we cover the amazing National Parks, including Olympic, Acadia, the Grand Canyon, Arches, Zion, Arches, Rocky Mountains and more!
Sometimes we even travel on horseback, including in Iceland, Ireland and other exciting destinations!
Often the trips are multi-activity, like the ones in New Zealand, Italy, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Costa Rica. On multi-activity trips, we mostly hike, but we usually do some biking and paddling as well.
Sometimes we go on expedition cruises, like to Antarctica, the Falkland and South Georgia islands or to Greenland. Here we hike and get to paddle among the icebergs, while traveling on a small ship for closer access to the amazing landscape!
On occasion we backpack and camp, but mostly we day hike and stay in comfortable inns at night. We have backpacked St Olav Ways in Norway, the Kungsleden trail in Sweden, in Iceland and Greenland, as well as section hiked the Appalachian Trail, or 'AT'.
We visit exotic countries like Bhutan, Vietnam and Thailand. In short, we cover the world's most exciting adventures that regular people can do on their vacation.
Sometimes, we cover skills that you need in order to go on an adventure, from traveling solo, how to choose a tour company, how to save money for travel, how to save money ON travel, and outdoor skills you need to learn (also check out our sister podcast, the Adventure Travel Show podcast (ATSP) for deep dives into adventure skills).
ATA's mission is to inspire and empower you to lead a bigger life through adventure travel. Travel the Active Travel Adventures way!
Be sure to visit the ActiveTravelAdventures.com website where we make it easy to find the right adventure for you! You can search by time of year you can travel, what activity you want to do and which continent you want to visit. Learning about all the outdoor skills from ATSP are available to check out there as well. We aim to be your one stop shop for adventure travel!
One the website, you can see photos and videos of the adventure covered, plus get more information about the trip covered. You can also get a FREE Travel Planner for each adventure by signing up for our once a month newsletter.
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Episodes
Boat and Bike Provence - Camargue France
June 06, 2024 05:13 - 37 minutes - 52.4 MB8 Day Boat and Bike Tour of Provence - Carmargue France Today we head to one of the most beautiful and popular regions of France, yet away from the busy crowds in the south of France. We are heading to Provence and the Camargue region, on an 8 day boat and bike tour where we will visit fortresses and Roman ruins, enjoy local wines and cycle past vineyards, orchards and one of the most important wetlands in the world - all with just unpacking ONCE, since you'll be transported by boat b...
Seasoned Traveler Insights with Mollie of Stay In Good Company
May 16, 2024 05:13 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBSeasoned Traveler Insights with Mollie of Stay In Good Company Kit was interviewed by host, Mollie, on the popular travel podcast, Stay In Good Company. In this episode, we share the entire episode, which also features Mollie's other well traveled guest's insights about travel, including slow travel and some of the fun and unusual lodging they've experienced around the globe. Check out the Stay In Good Company podcast HERE. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each mont...
Trek to Everest Base Camp in Nepal : An Adventure For Regular Hikers (who train!)
May 02, 2024 05:13 - 52 minutes - 72.9 MBTrek to Everest Base Camp in Nepal : An Adventure For Regular Hikers (who train!) Looking for a superb challenge, surrounded by majestic beauty and a unique culture? Consider trekking to Everest Base Camp(EBC)! You hike on the same path as the folks who are attempting to climb Mount Everest, ending at EBC, the last village before their final climb. It's also the one path that villagers and pack animals use to tranport goods up and down these Himalayan mountains, so you'll also get a ...
Costa Rica Camino Long Distance Coast to Coast Hike with Home Stays : Part II
April 18, 2024 05:13 - 31 minutes - 25.7 MBGuided 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 MBGuided 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 MBPatagonia 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 MBPatagonia 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 MBHike 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 MBThe 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 MBHike 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 MBExplore 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 MB30 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...
Grit and Resilience : One Woman's Story
December 21, 2023 06:13 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBGrit 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...
Improving Resilience and Grit
December 21, 2023 06:13 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBImproving 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. ...
Avoiding Crowds on the El Camino : The First Stages of the French Way
December 07, 2023 06:13 - 40 minutes - 37 MBAvoid 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 MB25 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 MBAdvice 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 MBEngland'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 MBBoat 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 MBHike 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 MBYOU 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 MBIndependent 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 MBIn 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 MBTrek 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 MBThe 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 ...
Building Your Bucket List
June 15, 2023 05:13 - 52 minutes - 45.1 MBBucket List Builder Building a Bucket List is a great way to help make sure you achieve your life's dreams. For some, it may mean climbing Kilimanjaro. Others may want to see the cherry blossoms in Japan. In today's fast paced world, it is easy to let your life and thus your years slip away without you doing those things you most want. Our guest on today's Active Travel Adventure's podcast is Chase Boehringer of Bucket List Lifestyles. Chase has a great story about how he went from pra...
Austria Hike, Bike and Paddle Adventure
June 01, 2023 05:13 - 39 minutes - 34.5 MBAustria 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 MBHave 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 MBSail 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 MBExplore 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 MBAmerican 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 MBHurtigruten'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 MBAntarctica 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 MBAntarctica 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 MBNot 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 MBHave 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 MBExplore 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 MB30 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 MBThe 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 MBThe 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 MBKit 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 MBBest 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 MBYou 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 MBKit 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 MBKit 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 MBMake 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 MBVisiting 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). Email me for an exclusive Active Adventures $200 off Promo Code good for this or any of Active's...
New Zealand South Island : Part I
August 04, 2022 05:13 - 42 minutes - 61.4 MBVisiting 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 Active Adventures $200 off Promo Code good for this or any of Active's exciting adventure travel ...
Section Hike the Appalachian Trail - 'the AT'
July 21, 2022 05:13 - 49 minutes - 70.8 MBLearn 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 MBSpend 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...