Coasts and Cultures of Colombia
Colombia is a nation of magical realism, with the famous monuments of Cartagena de Indias, Barranquilla’s Carnival, and the most spectacular river in the world – Caño Cristales. From bustling city streets to vast salt mines, arid deserts to coastal lagoons, this unparalleled destination was the backdrop for an amazing 5-day, 4-night active journey for five couples seeking unique adventure. The trip started in the remote city of Santa Marta where the guests arrived from their international flight and immediately boarded helicopters, flying over Tayrona National Park before landing at a private [...]
Secrets of the National Parks
This roving journey’s objective was to uncover the true secrets of the national parks. Of course a visit to multiple parks was on the itinerary, but so were meetings with experts from the present day and recreated from the past: a paleontologist in Arches and Canyonlands, John Wesley Powell in the Grand Canyon, and Teddy Roosevelt in Yellowstone to name a few. Seeing the parks with their own eyes while hearing the stories and perspectives from these individuals made the journey come to life for this knowledge-seeking family. Before the trip started, [...]
Pirates on the Colonial Coast
The Golden Age of Piracy (approximately 1650 to 1730) saw pirates like Blackbeard (Edward Teach), Stede Bonnet, Anne Bonny, and William Kidd frequenting the waters off the coast of what is now Charleston, South Carolina. It is rumored that William Kidd buried his treasure on a secluded beach and that only brave and cunning travelers willing to dive deep into the history, folklore, and poetic riddles of Edgar Allen Poe could uncover its location. Three generations of one family took on this challenge, spending six days and five nights following clues and [...]
Monument Valley Annular Solar Eclipse
The annular eclipse is a celestial event that occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth while at its farthest point from Earth, making the apparent size of the Moon smaller than that of the Sun. Since the star is not completely covered, a remarkable visual effect often referred to as “ring of fire” appears. To celebrate this phenomenon, a group of 16 friends embarked on a 7-day, 6-night journey through the Southwest, including a viewing of the annular eclipse in the heart of Monument Valley surrounded sandstone walls and spectacular rock formations. [...]
Before Brazil was Brazil
Modern Brazil is widely known for indulgent steakhouses, raucous Carnival, and fútbol-crazed fans. But what did the beautifully diverse country look like before colonization and modern culture? Home to the Pantanal wetlands, more than 60% of the world’s most biodiverse rainforest in the world – the Amazon, and at one time around 2,000 indigenous tribes, Brazil offers rich cultural encounters and unique travel experiences. Indigenous Land Today around 200 indigenous tribes remain in Brazil. The right to inhabit and utilize traditional land is integral to sustaining these tribes. Currently, around [...]
Colombia is a nation of magical realism, with the famous monuments of Cartagena de Indias, Barranquilla’s [...]
This roving journey’s objective was to uncover the true secrets of the national parks. Of course [...]
The Golden Age of Piracy (approximately 1650 to 1730) saw pirates like Blackbeard (Edward Teach), Stede [...]
The annular eclipse is a celestial event that occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun [...]
Modern Brazil is widely known for indulgent steakhouses, raucous Carnival, and fútbol-crazed fans. But what did [...]
