10 ways to prepare for an overseas trek

10 ways to prepare for an overseas trek

You’ve finally pulled the trigger and booked that overseas trek — woo hoo! Chances are, your departure is at least three months away, and more likely, at least six. Whatever that block of time is, consider it to be a gift from the Travel Gods. This is the time...
Why itineraries come and go

Why itineraries come and go

As you might imagine, running treks in a dozen foreign countries can be challenging at times, like herding cats or trying to get a teenager to empty the kitchen trash can without constant prompting. The adventures you see listed on our website represent a LOT of...
Get busy livin’

Get busy livin’

I’m writing you tonight (Aug. 14, 2024) via a most wonderful thing: my MacBook laptop featuring a brand-new keyboard, touchpad, and battery. In some kind of miracle of nature, I dropped the laptop off at the Apple Genius Bar in Nashville last Saturday, and it...
Why Mt. Toubkal in Morocco? Here’s why.

Why Mt. Toubkal in Morocco? Here’s why.

Alright, adventure seekers, gather ‘round! If you’re on the hunt for your next epic trekking experience — and why wouldn’t you be? — I’ve got you covered. Let’s talk about Morocco’s Mt. Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa. Here are five rock-solid...
Three simple tips for a happy Camino de Santiago trek

Three simple tips for a happy Camino de Santiago trek

So, you’ve decided to take on our Camino de Santiago abbreviated trek, the Camino Classic. Congratulations! You’ve just committed to walking 81 miles, which is roughly equivalent to trekking across the length of a Netflix binge session — but with more fresh air...

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