Cheetah Chase Captures Second Adventure Collection Photo Competition

The second winner of the Adventure Collection’s Adventures of a Lifetime photo competition has been selected! Kathleen Rice’s photo of a cheetah chasing a Thomson’s gazelle in Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve was chosen from among more than 100 entries as the August winner. Rice’s grand prize is a trip for two to view polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba Natural Habitat Adventures. After her photo was chosen, Don spoke with Rice about her prize-winning shot and her travel adventures. Read more...

Feature: A Family Adventure in the Galapagos

The Galapagos Islands are among the most remote -- and inspiring -- places on the planet. In this article Don recalls a life-changing exploration of the islands' enchantments with his family. Read more...

Well Guided: A Conversation with Vassi Koutsaftis of Geographic Expeditions

Vassi Koutsaftis has been guiding treks and expeditions for Geographic Expeditions for 20 years. Koutsaftis has led both regularly scheduled itineraries and specially arranged private journeys around the world for GeoEx, but his specialty, he says, is guiding travelers through arduous — but extraordinarily rewarding — trips in remote regions such as Tibet, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Read more...

Ask Don: European Odysseys

An adventurous couple writes to Don: “So far we have restricted our travels to North America. Now we're ready for a European adventure. What European trips would you recommend?” What five tempting itineraries does Don suggest? Read more...

Adventure Collection Photo Contest: Adventures of a Lifetime

Celebrating the launch of its new web site, the Adventure Collection's photo competition continues this month. Grand prizes include five terrific trips – Adventure Collection journeys for two to Tibet, the Czech Republic, the Galapagos, polar bear viewing in Canada, and more. To find out more about the contest and to enter your best adventure travel photo, click here.