Category Archives: Trip Journals

PART 1: Hiking The KM 104 Inca Trail Express Hike to Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Peak

The little-known KM 104 Inca Trail Express Hike an outstanding mini-trip for those wanting “a taste” of the Inca Trail, but either lack the time or energy for the full 4- or 5-day Inca Trail. There is one day of … Continue reading

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Iguazu, Patagonia and Atacama: An Epic Guest Trip Report

Jeanne and Carol just returned from an epic adventure across Argentina and Chile. Beginning their journey amongst the glittering falls in Iguazu on the boarder of Argentina and Brazil. They continued down to Argentina’s southern Patagonia and trekked through the … Continue reading

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Trip Report: Chamonix, France: August 2016

Staff Members: Robin Paschall & Dean Paschall Travel Dates: August 18-21, 2016 Destinations Visited: Chamonix, France Chamonix is the starting point for the Tour du Mont Blanc Trek.  There is so much to do here that it is worth a … Continue reading

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Trip Report: Enchanted by Adventure in the Brazilian Amazon

Falling asleep to claps of thunder and waking up to howler monkeys calling in the canopy outside my window, were just fragments of the beautiful dream I stepped into while spending almost 3 weeks in the Brazilian Amazon. Each morning, … Continue reading

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Trip Report: Thailand: January 2017

Here is the end of Tina C.’s trip journal – covering the Thailand portion of her multi-family group’s trip (11 people) to Southeast Asia.  We customized our 16-Day Southeast Asia Explorer: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia trip for these clients. … Continue reading

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Trip Report: Vietnam: January 2017

Here is the continuation of Tina C.’s trip journal – covering the Vietnam portion of her multi-family group’s trip (11 people) to Southeast Asia.  We customized our 16-Day Southeast Asia Explorer: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia trip for these clients. … Continue reading

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Trip Report: Laos: December 2016-January 2017

Here is the continuation of Tina C.’s trip journal – covering the Laos portion of her multi-family group’s trip (11 people) to Southeast Asia.  We customized our 16-Day Southeast Asia Explorer: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia trip for these clients. … Continue reading

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Trip Report: Cambodia: December 2016

We recently planned a trip to Southeast Asia for a large multi-family group – 11 people in all, ranging from 15 to 52 years old.  We customized our 16-Day Southeast Asia Explorer: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia trip for these … Continue reading

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Trip Report: Colombia Multi-Sport: October 2016

Staff Member: Dan Crandall Travel Dates: October 21-26, 2016 Destinations: Columbia: Bogota, Santander, Pereira (gateway to the Coffee Region) and Cartagena October 21, 2016: Bogota arrival I arrived late at night in Bogota. Right away, I was impressed, which was a … Continue reading

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Trip Report: Galapagos Islands Cruise: September 2016

Staff Member: Susie Youn Travel Dates: September 25-October 2, 2016 Destinations Visited: Ecuador: Quito and Galapagos Islands See more pictures from Ecuador / Galapagos Islands Cruise on the Natural Paradise > >>  Day 1 / September 25: Arrival in Quito, Ecuador I landed … Continue reading

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