Five of the World’s Most Unique Festivals
With a world of festivals at our fingertips—celebrating everything from resurrection to rockets—why not add one or two to the next travel adventure?...
10 October, 2016
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Face-first Down the Rapids: What if We Turned Our Idea of Watercraft on its Head?
Frankly, hurtling down whitewater on a piece of foam sounds insane. But here I am, gripping the handles of my riverboard—a chunky style of bodyboard one rides belly down and face first—as the South Fork of the American River sucks me toward a section known...
29 September, 2016
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Remembering George Wendt, OARS Founder and Adventure Travel Icon
The adventure travel world lost one of its most generous and gentlemanly members last month with the passing of George Wendt, the founder and president of O.A.R.S. and a beloved adventure travel icon. O.A.R.S. recently shared this sad news with the statement below: It is with profound...
09 August, 2016
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Acclaimed Author Isabel Allende to Host Private Jet Expedition from Peru to Patagonia
Award-winning Chilean-American author Isabel Allende will be the guest host on Bushtracks’ "Peru to Patagonia by Private Jet" expedition March 4-20, 2017, according to David Tett, the adventure travel company's founder and president. The 17-day expedition connects the Amazonian rainforest, the Atacama Desert, Argentina’s wine country,...
28 June, 2016
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“Are We There Yet?” and the Return-Trip Phenomenon
Does the trip home from your vacation always seem to take less time than the one getting there? A new study provides an explanation for why....
14 December, 2015
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The 2015 Movie “Everest” and Other Risky Films
Popular films are often cited as the reason inexperienced people take on risky adventures. Will the 2015 film "Everest" cause the same effect?...
16 November, 2015
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Should There Be an Upper Age Limit on Adventure Travels?
When it comes to physical adventures, is old age a pertinent reason to exclude people? Do older travelers on group tours impede younger trip participants?...
07 October, 2015
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Are Millennials Changing Our Outdoor Experiences?
Do you share your outdoor adventures with friends and family instantly via social media, or are they personal and solitary experiences?...
20 September, 2015
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Atomic Tours: Wildlife Hot Spots, or a Bad Adventure Trend?
Nuclear tourism is becoming more and more popular. Despite the safety hazards, would you consider taking an "atomic tour"?...
20 July, 2015
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5 Trends Shaping the Future of Adventure Travel
What matters most to adventure travelers? Personal growth, passion for activity, environmental concern, shared family experiences and authentic local culture....
23 June, 2015
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