When South Carolinians Frank and Lola board their flight to undertake Hobnail Trekking’s Ecuadorian Odyssey in early December, they aren’t entirely sure what to expect. They know the trip will stretch them, but they also sense it’s going to be the adventure of a...
“Oh, I could never do that.” You might be surprised how often I hear this sentence when discussing adventure travel with people. You would think I just suggested that they fly to the moon or ride an angry water buffalo or read “War and Peace” in Mandarin...
Over the past 18 months, I’ve had the privilege of visiting Ecuador not once, but twice. And in that time, I’ve managed to dip my toes into all three of its spectacular ecosystems: the Galapagos Islands, the Andes Mountains, and the Amazon basin. Each one is so wildly...
When selecting clothing for adventure travel trips, there are two considerations I go to right away: Is it lightweight and multi-use? This matters because if you’re traveling well, you’re traveling light. Nobody wants to lug a bunch of unnecessary stuff around...
Think you need a $10K video camera to get awesome video footage while on trek? Umm…think again. Whether you’re trekking in the Andes, hiking the Scottish Highlands, or standing in awe of the Himalayas, that rectangle in your pocket — your smartphone — is more...
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