I was lucky enough to grow up in a household where Disneyland and all-inclusive resorts where never a part of our family vacation plans. We were much more likely to pack our llama, O’Henry, into the back of the mini-van and head out on a camping trip, drive to the tip of Baja or gallivanting around Europe. This bred a real love of travel in me and specifically a love for adventure travel, which is why I jumped at the opportunity to share with y’all that GAP Adventures is now offering 25% ... [read more]

SE Asia is a culture that must be experienced at its own pace. While the cities are busy and frantic, the countryside is tranquil and decidedly slower. You will have plenty of time to experience this firsthand during an 18-day adventure trip that follows the Trail of the Khmer through Thailand, Cambodia and Laos.

The trip begins and ends in Bangkok, Thailand’s bustling and unforgettable capital. From there you go off the beaten path and onto the Khmer Trail by visiting some of Cambodia’s most amazing spots. You’ll also ... [read more]

If you ask 100 people what they consider to be a travel adventure you’d probably get 100 different answers. For some it might mean scaling Mt. Kilimanjaro. For others it might mean rafting down a category five river. For others an adventure vacation would mean a trek through Nepal. And for others it might mean a trip to the beach with three screaming kids in the backseat and 22 cents in their pockets.

Adventure comes in all shapes and sizes and if you know where to look you can find ... [read more]