When he was 22 years old, Yossi Ghinsberg headed to the Amazon seeking adventure. After a harrowing tale of being lost in the Bolivian jungle for three weeks — a...
Whether intentionally setting out on their own as single individuals or because their normal travel partners are uninterested or unavailable for a particular trip, one thing is certain: Nothing is...
For many people, the idea that sex trafficking even exists is mind-boggling, but the problem is far more widespread than most people realize. According to statistics gathered by Equality Now,...
Everyday the world seems to offer a new dose of chaos in the form of natural disasters, political turmoil, and cultural clashes. Add to that professional stress, personal priorities, and...
Though hints of virtual reality (VR) have touched society over the last several years, it wasn’t until 2016 when the more mainstream, commercial products Oculus Rift, Playstation VR, and HTC...
Whether undertaking a human-powered circumnavigation of the Mediterranean Sea, traveling between all of Australia’s capital cities, or completing the longest ski traverse in the Himalayas at the time, Adventure Travel...
Research has shown today’s adventure travelers are more interested in broadening their worldview and learning about different cultures than seeking out risky activities or undertaking “extreme” activities. Seeking out meaningful...
Immediate and ongoing feedback from delegates attending the 2017 Adventure Travel World Summit noted the keynote address made by polar explorer Robert Swan was one of the highlights of this...
The day after the 2017 Adventure Travel World Summit formally ended, hundreds of delegates packed their bags and departed Salta, but for dozens of others, there was still something to...
As the 2017 Adventure Travel World Summit comes to a close, there are a few lingering questions left to answer: What do we do now? Where do we go from...
The desire to preserve and protect natural spaces and local cultures is contagious among adventure travel professionals. On the second day of the Adventure Travel World Summit, a buzz of...
Whether grappling with conservation issues, creating an inclusive company culture, or developing new business opportunities, one thing is glaringly obvious: No one can do it alone. Carrying over the camaraderie...