Category Archives: Adventurer Traveler

The Ocean’s Depths: Marine Adventures – Each dive into the abyss yields important scientific data and reminds the world of the critical need to protect the planet’s oceans.

In 1960, Jacques Picard and Don Walsh reached the deepest point of the world’s oceans piloting a submarine named Trieste. More recently, new records were set by James Cameron’s first solo descent in 2013, Patrick Lahey and Jonathan Struw’s deepest sea recovery in 2019, and astronaut Kathryn Sullivan, who set the record for the first woman in 2020.  There are 12 records out of 15 in total. The first is an underwater vehicle, the Limiting Factor, designed by Canadian engineer Patrick Lahey.  As part of the Five Depths Expedition, Victor Vescovo piloted the Confining Factor to the deepest points in five of the world’s oceans, conducting surveys and collecting biological samples from each area, as well as mapping previously unexplored fracture zones.… Read the rest

Forest Trails And River Tales – One of the first places I hiked after moving to Austin was the River Place Nature Trail. It came on the recommendation of my girlfriend, who said it was her favorite route in town. That’s good enough for me, so let’s check it out.

The first thing to know about the River Place Nature Trail is that it is embedded in the River Place neighborhood. It can be a bit of a challenge to find the sidewalk – but just look for the line of parked cars on the street to guide you. And when you get there, this place is worth the trouble to find.

Forest Trails And River Tales

There are three main trails at River Place — Panther Hollow, Canyon and Fern. Panther Hollow is the first part of the main trail. It starts simple enough with a boardwalk around a … Read the rest

Journey To The Ends Of The Earth – There are still wild places out there in this crowded world of ours. Through a unique journey, Dan Richards explores romance and research. Deserts, seemingly untouched by human hands: mountains, tundra, forests, oceans and deserts. These are places that speak of deep time, the scale of which can knock us down to greatness. Their forest is in their beauty and in a place where they have been drawing emotions, spirituality, art for a long time. For those seeking refuge, the silence and publicity of the forest is – perhaps surprisingly – a refuge created by people who need to move; Camps: both, bivouacs, cabins and houses. Part of their appeal is their simplicity: enough construction to protect against the weather but not so much as to distract from the surrounding environment. Following a trail from the Cairngorms of Scotland to a fire-watching … Read the rest

The Great Wall Expedition: A Historic Trek – This special place got its name during the days of the Qing Dynasty. Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the man who first built the Great Wall, moved prisoners, soldiers, and workers here, giving it a name that means “living among the common people.”

The passage has two main entrances and was a major project of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founder of the Ming Dynasty.

The Great Wall Expedition: A Historic Trek

Imagine being surrounded by mountains with a long, scenic valley right in the middle – that’s Juyong Pass for you!

Trail Of The John C. Frémont 1844 Expedition (no. 995 1 California Historical Landmark)

The fortress you see today began in 1368, thanks to the vision of a great general named Xu Da.

The walls stretch for miles, with towers and buildings that once housed everything from government offices to temples.

There’s even … Read the rest

Exploring The Fjords: A Nordic Adventure – We categorize our tours based on a range of activity levels from relaxing (1) to adventurous (5) with many options in between.

Premiere Hotels – From luxurious luxury to high-end boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Exploring The Fjords: A Nordic Adventure

Small Luxury Cruises – Take off once and cover the extra distance on an intimate cruise ship with spacious cabins and excellent amenities.

Nordic Adventure Tour 2024

Challenge your sense of time and place in Norway—a place where wind and water have come together to create a magnificent landscape, thousands of years in the making. Walk among the highest fjords, explore scenic alpine meadows on foot and cycle through lush valleys surrounded by snow-capped peaks. Come to Norway and watch nature’s handiwork on an amazing scale.

We recommend that you fly in and out of Bergen’s Flesland … Read the rest

The Nomad’s Journey: Life On The Move – The peaks of the Zagros range are still dusted with snow. Long, winding roads line the valleys and slopes here in western Iran. These are the ancient tracks that have been dragged by foot and hoof for thousands of years in the ever-repeating movement of migration.

In Khuzestan province, 14-year-old Masumeh Ahmadi holds his mother’s rifle. After a woman gets married, she gets a firearm – with the consent of her husband and father. Many women receive it as a gift from their husband after the birth of their first son.

The Nomad’s Journey: Life On The Move

Drought in Sikvand village of Khuzestan province forced shepherds to move their flocks in search of pastures. Many nomadic families are looking for a way of life that will allow their children to go to school.

Travel — A Nomad’s Life

These days, cars … Read the rest

Trekking Through Uncharted Terrains – E uropean thru-hiking may not be as prestigious or well-known as it is in the United States, but this multicultural continent boasts stunning landscapes and exciting hikes. With 47 countries to explore, the possibilities are endless for traveling through breathtaking mountain ranges, vast forests, hidden lakes and stunning coastlines. The contrasts and diversity that Europe offers are overwhelming, and I’m determined to uncover as much of them as I can on my own hike.

My journey began by exploring long-distance trails, but among the thousands in Europe, I couldn’t find one that really aligned with my vision of a long and full three months of walking before my work responsibilities resumed. So I decided to make my own way.

Trekking Through Uncharted Terrains

I have logged many miles as a solo traveler. When I was 18, I embarked on a journey to a remote South … Read the rest