The Power of Travel
The eminent travel writer Pico Lyer once observed: “Travel is not really about leaving our homes, but leaving our habits.” Getting away from the day-to-day is a powerful change of pace, and the benefi
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Costa Rican Gallo Pinto
Bring the spice of Costa Rica to your kitchen with this authentic Rice and Beans recipe. Translated in Spanish to mean “Spotted Rooster” this native dish can be served with scrambled eggs
National Parks - 4 Hidden Gems Worth Exploring
In the United States there are 58 national parks--millions of acres of majestic backcountry--to explore and discover! The Grand Canyon and Yellowstone national park are certainly bucket-list-trips, bu
Five Reasons for Spring travel in the American Southwest
Forget about spring break in Florida, the Southwest is where summer fun starts! The desert southwest is glorious year-round, but spring is, by far, the best time of year to go. Spring starts early her
Experience the Differences Between the Rocky Mountains' Best National Parks
Rocky Mountain National Parks: We live in a magical place. Our headquarters located just a few short hours from Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Glacier National Parks, three of the world’s most renowned
How to Explore Europe Like a European
Here's what we can learn from the way Europeans cherish travel. Since moving to Europe nearly 6 years ago, I've learned a lot about the way Europeans go about their daily lives. Whether it's the balan
The Value of Traveling with a Tour Operator
Top reasons traveling with a tour operator makes your life better. We get the question all the time: why should I travel with Austin Adventures? Why would I spend my hard-earned cash on someone else p
Austin Adventures Announced, Top 10 Travel Company by Silicon Review
We're always pleased to be noticed within the travel industry, but we're proud to be recognized by the business industry as well. It’s an honor to be listed by The Silicon Review, a business an
9 Views You Can Only See in the Canadian Rockies
With glaciers crawling down from massive limestone peaks and pristine lakes that range from see-the-bottom clear to so-turquoise-it-looks-fake, the Canadian Rockies has some of the most magnificent la
An Inside Look at Chico Hot Springs
Montana at its finest. Located thirty miles north of Yellowstone National Park, Chico Hot Springs is still considered one of the park’s signature destinations. The hot springs have attracted people to
Can You Tell the Difference Between a Black Bear and a Grizzly Bear?
As a guide in Yellowstone National Park, it's very important for myself as well as my guests to be able to tell the differences between a black bear and a grizzly bear. Why? In a bear encounter on a t
Abu Camp, Botswana
Well, I am in Botswana, and SO excited to be here! To tell you the truth, before a few months ago I am not sure I could find Botswana (or the Okavango Delta) on a map, and now I don't want to leave! W
