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A Sea Turtle Surprise in Costa Rica

Standing on an empty expanse of sand in a tropical downpour at dawn, I witnessed one of nature’s most moving wonders: On Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast, tiny green sea turtle hatchlings were being released to the sea....

Northern Adventures: Chasing the Aurora

Travelers around the world are enchanted by the aurora. From its tales of origin, to its sun-paired cycles, to its soft green glow, the more you learn about the northern lights, the more you want to chase them...

Make Food Part of Your Adventure!

Nothing like a gourmet meal after a day of trekking or kayaking, right? More adventure travelers are seeking authentic local culinary experiences, according to a new report from the Adventure Travel Trade Association....

Zodiac excursion on Sermilik Fjord, East Greenland
Encounters with Ice at Base Camp Greenland

Four elements define East Greenland: ice, sea, rock and sky. At Base Camp Greenland, Natural Habitat Adventures’ new expedition camp on Ammassalik Island, these primal surroundings form the backdrop for an Arctic adventure in one of the most remote wilderness areas on the planet. Here at...

Blue Lagoon, Iceland
Unwind from Your Iceland Adventures in the Blue Lagoon

Iceland's Blue Lagoon might as well be on another planet. Its milky aqua waters ringed with rough black lava are an otherworldly sight. You reach it only after traversing miles of stark volcanic plain, a daunting landscape of jagged basalt boulders covered in moss. National...

Iceland water
7 Easy Eco Hacks for Conscientious Travelers

When I boarded my Icelandair flight from Denver to Reykjavik, I was greeted by a smiling, crisply attired blonde flight attendant who handed me — and every other passenger — a small bottle of Icelandic glacial water. The label indicated it was bottled at the...