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  • Trek Machu Picchu Inca Trail plus Hike and Bike the Sacred Valley of Peru

    Trek Machu Picchu Inca Trail plus Hike and Bike the Sacred Valley of Peru
    2026/04/16

    Trek Machu Picchu Inca Trail plus Hike and Bike the Sacred Valley of Peru

    Join Kit as she describes her hiking adventure with her sister Terry. On this first part of their month long Peruvian and Bolivian adventure, they tackle a Bucket List adventure: trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. They also hike and bike the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and visit markets and learn about Peruvian culture.

    Learn all about this beautiful and exciting active adventure on today's show.

    SAVE!!! Kit went with her affiliate, Active Adventures. Email me for an exclusive Promo Code good for this or any of Active's exciting adventure travel tours!

    COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about trekking to Machu Pichu and exploring the Amazon rainforest.

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    50 分
  • Cycling Vietnam: Guided Bike Tour Saigon (Ho Chi Minh) to Hue

    Cycling Vietnam: Guided Bike Tour Saigon (Ho Chi Minh) to Hue
    2026/04/02
    What is it really like to cycle Vietnam? In this episode of the Active Travel Adventures Podcast, I'm joined by Jeff and Ed, two experienced cyclists who share their firsthand experience riding a 13-day Vietnam guided cycling tour from Saigon to Hue. This is not your typical bike trip. Their route took them far beyond the tourist trail — through the Central Highlands, rural farming communities, coastal fishing villages, and historic cities — all on a mix of gravel roads and quiet backcountry routes with their skilled guide and a support van. Along the way, they experienced: authentic interactions with local farmers and schoolchildren ever-changing scenery from mountains to coastline long, exhilarating descents from the highlands incredible Vietnamese food and beachfront accommodations They also share what surprised them most about cycling Vietnam, what made this trip different from Europe, and what you should know before choosing a cycling tour here. ⚠️ This particular route is moderate to challenging, but don't let that intimidate you. There are many Vietnam cycling tours available through my affiliate partner, Art of Bicycle Trips including (email me for the current discount Promo Code here): easier rides shorter distances cultural-focused itineraries e-bike friendly options (including this tour!) So whether you're an experienced cyclist or just getting started, there's likely a Vietnam bike tour that's right for you. 👉 Want to explore this tour or find one that fits your level? Visit: ActiveTravelAdventures.com In This Episode, You'll Learn: What it's like to cycle from Saigon to Hue Why Vietnam is one of the best countries in Asia for cycling The biggest challenges (and surprises) of this tour How guided cycling tours work in Vietnam Tips for choosing the right cycling tour for your ability Why Listen? If you've ever dreamed of combining adventure travel, cultural immersion, and active exploration, this episode will give you a real insider look at one of the most unique cycling experiences in the world. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today's show. Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources RECOMMENDED TOUR COMPANIES ******* EMAIL ME FOR PROMO DISCOUNT CODES***** Saily Affordable eSIM Overseas Mobile Phone Plans - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% Travel Insurance: Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. High Altitude Travel Insurance: Most insurance policies do NOT cover high altitude adventures. Check out Rise & Shield for your next mega adventure! Train For Your Adventure Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Tinggly: Give Gift Experiences instead of stuff (plus your loved one gets to choose)! Promo Code ACTIVETRAVEL saves up up to 20% Amazon Kit's Picks Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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    50 分
  • The Most Beautiful Way to Explore Croatia: Hiking, Biking & Kayaking Split to Dubrovnik

    The Most Beautiful Way to Explore Croatia: Hiking, Biking & Kayaking Split to Dubrovnik
    2026/03/19

    Explore Croatia's stunning Dalmatian coast by hiking, biking and paddling! Start from Split and work your way to Dubrovnik on this exciting and fun adventure.

    We discuss all of the fun activities our guest Lesley did on her Active Adventures tour, the great food and wine and wonderful accommodations.

    COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today's show.

    Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). Get the monthly newsletter here.

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    Resources

    RECOMMENDED TOUR COMPANIES

    ******* EMAIL ME FOR PROMO DISCOUNT CODES*****

    Saily Affordable eSIM Overseas Mobile Phone Plans - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5%

    Travel Insurance: Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.

    High Altitude Travel Insurance: Most insurance policies do NOT cover high altitude adventures. Check out Rise & Shield for your next mega adventure!

    Train For Your Adventure Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount!

    Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks!

    Tinggly: Give Gift Experiences instead of stuff (plus your loved one gets to choose)! Promo Code ACTIVETRAVEL saves up up to 20%

    Amazon Kit's Picks Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:)

    SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations)

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    (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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    34 分
  • Bike, Barge & Belgian Beer: Cycling from Amsterdam to Bruges

    Bike, Barge & Belgian Beer: Cycling from Amsterdam to Bruges
    2026/03/05
    What's it really like to cycle from Amsterdam to Bruges — and sleep in your luxury floating hotel along the way? In this episode, we dive into the unforgettable Amsterdam to Bruges bike and barge tour, one of Europe's most relaxing active adventures. Pedal flat scenic routes through the Netherlands and Belgium, cruise past windmills and riverside villages, and explore iconic cities like Amsterdam, Ghent, and Bruges — all while unpacking just once. We cover the daily mileage, difficulty level, what life aboard the barge is really like, and who this tour is perfect for (hint: you definitely don't have to be a hardcore cyclist - it's FLAT!!!). If you love active travel with comfort, culture, and incredible scenery — this one's for you. And if you've been trying to get your partner to join you on an adventure, this is the PERFECT vacation that allows for differing physical abilities and desires - just like with our guest today! Press play and let's ride through Holland and Belgium. 🚲🛥️ You'll discover: What it's really like to live aboard a bike and barge How difficult (or easy!) the cycling actually is Who this tour is perfect for — and who might want an e-bike The highlights of riding through Amsterdam, Antwerp, Ghent, and the fairytale canals of Bruges Why boat and bike tours are one of the best ways to experience Europe If you love active travel but prefer comfort over camping… if you enjoy cultural immersion without exhausting logistics… and if the idea of pedaling flat scenic paths through Holland and Belgium sounds like your kind of adventure — this episode is for you. By the end, you may just find yourself planning your own Amsterdam to Bruges bike & barge adventure. Take advantage of an exclusive Active Travel Adventures BoatBikeTours.com discount - email me for the current Boat Bike Tours promo code! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your European adventure, photos plus more cool info about today's show. Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (plus each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources RECOMMENDED TOUR COMPANIES ******* EMAIL ME FOR PROMO DISCOUNT CODES***** Travel Insurance: Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Saily Affordable eSIM Overseas Mobile Phone Plans - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% High Altitude Travel Insurance: Most insurance policies do NOT cover high altitude adventures. Check out Rise & Shield for your next mega adventure! Train For Your Adventure Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Tinggly: Give Gift Experiences instead of stuff (plus your loved one gets to choose)! Promo Code ACTIVETRAVEL saves up up to 20% Amazon Kit's Picks Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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    44 分
  • Solo Adventure Travel Tips and Advice

    Solo Adventure Travel Tips and Advice
    2026/02/19
    Solo Travel Tips and Advice Many of us are afraid to travel solo. On today's show we delve in to how to travel solo safely, plus the pros and cons of solo travel. I interview three expert solo travelers to get their best advice and encourangement. Visit the website to delve deeper into the pros and cons of traveling solo safely. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today's show. Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources RECOMMENDED TOUR COMPANIES ******* EMAIL ME FOR PROMO DISCOUNT CODES***** Saily Affordable eSIM Overseas Mobile Phone Plans - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% Travel Insurance: Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. High Altitude Travel Insurance Most insurance policies do NOT cover high altitude adventures. Check out Rise & Shield for your next mega adventure! Train For Your Adventure Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Tinggly: Give Gift Experiences instead of stuff (plus your loved one gets to choose)! Promo Code ACTIVETRAVEL saves up up to 20% Amazon Kit's Picks Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Episodes Mentioned in this Show: Galapagos Dolomites Kilimanjaro Part I Kilimanjaro Part II Machu Picchu Annapurna Travel Safety Tips Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest Solo Adventure Travel Transcript We're going solo. That's right. Even if you have a partner, I want you to read this blog post because there are definite advantages and challenges to traveling solo. Even if you think, "There is no way I would ever travel solo, " please read on with an open mind. You might change your mind. I'll be interviewing three solo travelers about the challenges and joys of traveling solo. Since I usually travel solo myself, you'll hear my two cents' worth as well. It's a great show. Even if you think, "No way, I could never travel solo, " I beg you, please read on and see if you don't change your mind. If you're like me, you don't want to live an ordinary life. You want to live a kick-ass life, and one way to do so is to add adventure travel to your life. I find adventure travel brings out the best in me. It challenges me, it encourages me, it enlightens me, and it inspires me to lead a bigger life. On this program, you'll learn about amazing adventures from around the world plus get the tools and information you need so you can do these adventures with confidence. You'll come home feeling empowered and with amazing memories and stories you can relive forever. Don't worry—the bar is such that my relatively fit 58-year-old body, particularly with some training, can do these adventures, and you can too. This episode is a roundup episode. I've got three guests that I will be interviewing separately about their experiences with solo travel. Our first guest is Jackie Norris, who we met on one of our episodes. She is the host of Traveling Jackie and The Budget-Minded Traveler and has been traveling solo for a long time. She has a ton of insights to share with us. When I interviewed her in Quebec, I asked her casually about solo travel. We got so engrossed in it that I decided to take that section of our interview and add it to this solo episode. Our other guests are Monica and Jason. I'll let them introduce themselves. Let's start with my interview with Jackie. Jackie Norris Interview Kit: Jackie, why do you travel solo? Jackie: The reason I do solo travel is that I'm solo. I don't let that stop me. For years and years, a lot of people struggle with the idea of getting out on their own. It's a necessity for me. It's what I have to do, and so I do it. I never thought I would enjoy it, but I do love it now. You have to get to a point where you're ...
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  • Best Travel Apps for 2026

    Best Travel Apps for 2026
    2026/02/05

    Make your travel life smoother with these great (mostly free) travel apps.

    On today's show, you'll learn about the best recommended travel apps for planning, to save money, transportation, lodging, food and activities, getting around, security, translation, plus some solid travel tips from the world travelers on my recent Bhutan adventure as well as highly rated travel apps from other hard core travelers.

    COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See a list of all the apps mentioned on today's show.

    Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). Get the monthly newsletter here.

    CONTACT KIT

    Resources

    RECOMMENDED TOUR COMPANIES

    ******* EMAIL ME FOR PROMO DISCOUNT CODES*****

    Saily Affordable eSIM Overseas Mobile Phone Plans - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5%

    Travel Insurance: Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.

    High Altitude Travel Insurance: Most insurance policies do NOT cover high altitude adventures. Check out Rise & Shield for your next mega adventure!

    Train For Your Adventure Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount!

    Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks!

    Tinggly: Give Gift Experiences instead of stuff - plus your loved one gets to choose! Promo Code ACTIVETRAVEL saves up up to 20%

    Amazon Kit's Picks Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:)

    SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations)

    Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group

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    (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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    39 分
  • Trekking Nepal : Everest Base Camp Part II

    Trekking Nepal : Everest Base Camp Part II
    2026/01/29

    I hiked to Everest Base Camp in Nepal to commemorate my 65th birthday. In Part II of this two part series, I cover more of the actual trekking experience. You can download Part I here to learn more about training, preparation for EBC, packing, and what to expect and more.

    COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your EBC adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today's show.

    Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). Get the monthly newsletter here.

    CONTACT KIT

    Resources

    RECOMMENDED TOUR COMPANIES

    ******* EMAIL ME FOR PROMO DISCOUNT CODES*****

    Saily Affordable eSIM Overseas Mobile Phone Plans - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5%

    Travel Insurance: Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.

    High Altitude Travel Insurance: Most insurance policies do NOT cover high altitude adventures. Check out Rise & Shield for your next mega adventure!

    Train For Your Adventure Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount!

    Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks!

    Amazon Kit's Picks Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:)

    SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations)

    Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group

    Follow ATA on Instagram

    (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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    48 分
  • Everest Base Camp Nepal + Challenging Trekking Tips for Adventure Travel and Hikers

    Everest Base Camp Nepal + Challenging Trekking Tips for Adventure Travel and Hikers
    2026/01/15

    I hiked to Everest Base Camp to commemorate my 65th birthday. In Part I of this two part series, I cover how I prepared and trained, what I packed and what I carried with me in my Day Pack, Lukla flight tips, tea houses (that's where you sleep along the EBC trail), porters, guides a bit about Kathmandu and more. Part II covers more of the actual trek experience. You can download it here.

    COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your EBC adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today's show.

    Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). Get the monthly newsletter here.

    CONTACT KIT

    Resources

    RECOMMENDED TOUR COMPANIES

    ******* EMAIL ME FOR PROMO DISCOUNT CODES*****

    Saily Affordable eSIM Overseas Mobile Phone Plans - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5%

    Travel Insurance: Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.

    High Altitude Travel Insurance: Most insurance policies do NOT cover high altitude adventures. Check out Rise & Shield for your next mega adventure!

    Train For Your Adventure Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount!

    Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks!

    Amazon Kit's Picks Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:)

    SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations)

    Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group

    Follow ATA on Instagram

    Follow ATA on Pinterest

    (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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    41 分