UK's BEST Walking Holidays - Self Guided Hiking Vacations Walk the charming countryside of England, Scotland or Wales in the United Kingdom on one of these fantastic long distance paths! Your holiday will be self-guided, so you walk at your own pace on your own timetable, stopping to savor a tea break or grabbing a meal or a pint at the pub.  Your luggage is transported to each evening's charming inn, so all you have to carry is your day pack. Breakfast is included, so either stop for...

Great (and Affordable) Travel Gifts They'll Actually WANT! Check out these 26 affordable and practical travel gifts your loved ones will actually enjoy and use!  You'll probably pick out a few for yourself, like I did:) See photos and see complete SHOW NOTES HERE.     26 Travel Gift Ideas - 2024 Note that these are Amazon links and at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the podcast and helping to keep it AD-FREE : Thanks!!!  Kit ITEM COST LINK ...

Vietnam and Cambodia : Saigon to Angkor Wat Cycling Holiday An incredible way to explore Vietnam and Cambodia is by bike!  On today's show, we take a fully guided cycling vacation to see some of the highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia, but since we explore by bike, we get a more authentic experience with the local people with the bonus of avoiding many of the big crowds!   Learn all about this ArtofBicycle.com adventure on today's show.  And if you are interested in this or any ABT tour,...

Unspoiled Sri Lanka 9 Day Cycling Adventure See the Best of Sri Lanka on this nine day bicycling adventure travel tour.  Ride through little touristed villages (the people will come out to wave at you with big smiles that you are visiting their country), magnificent tea plantations, lush national parks and along pristine coastline.  Also take one of the world's most scenic train rides, visit the Buddhist temple that is said to contain Buddha's tooth, the Nine Arch Bridge and so much more! ...

How to Walk or Bike the El Camino de Santiago in Spain Kit interviews Umberto di Venosa, founder of Follow the Camino, a tour company focused entirely on assisting 'pilgrims' plan and execute their Camino journey.  Umberto gives us expert insight on what you need to think about when planning your El Camino.  These can also be applied to any long distance walk or pilgrimage. Email ATA to get an exclusive 5% Discount using our exclusive Follow the Camino Promo Code.  Good for any Follow The...

Classic Bucket List Alps trek of the tour du Mont Blanc circuit through three countries:  Italy, France and Switzerland.   The Mont Blanc Trek is considered one of the most beautiful hikes in the world!  This adventure is the perfect combination of challenge, great food, culture and company.  An absolutely wonderful vacation! On today's show, I go in detail about what you can expect on your Mont Blanc Adventure.  I discuss the difficulty, terrain, what special to pack, weather and when to...

How To Save Money on Travel - Part II We conclude our summer series on saving money yet still going on trips and adventures with Part II of 69 Ways to Save Money on Travel Costs. Today we drill down on dozens of ways you can save money on Travel.  Be sure to get the monthly newsletter so you'll have a printer friendly cheat sheet listing all 69 travel saving tips.  No spam promise - unsubscribe anytime.  You can listen to Part I of this series here. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES   to see all 69...

How to Save Money On Travel Today we drill down on dozens of ways you can save money on Travel.  Be sure to get the monthly newsletter so you'll have a printer friendly cheat sheet listing all 69 travel saving tips.  No spam promise - unsubscribe anytime.  You can listen to Part II of this series here. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES   to see all 69 Ways to save money on travel costs.  Download Parts 1 and II of this money saving series.  Learn ways to save money FOR travel HERE. Get FREE Travel...

Today we learn how why you often have to choose between comfort at night or comfort during the day when it comes to backpacking.   YOU DID IT!!!  But before we tackle ultra lite backpacking though, Kit chats with Sam about how, because of this podcast, she and her husband are now including adventure on their travels - all because she accidentally found ATA while looking for a podcast about Costa Rica because her husband wanted to go there to see butterflies. Begins 12:08   Ultra Lite...

Bike Pack the Erie Canal from Buffalo to Albany Learn how to bike pack the 360 mile Erie Canal Trail :  what you'll see, when to go, how many miles per day, where to sleep, and what gear to take. Learn how to plan your epic multi-day biking adventure and much more.  Get insights into general bike packing from an experienced bike packer. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about hiking, backpacking, and paddle packing Isle...

Bikepacking and Bike Touring Adventures Today we discuss bike packing and bike touring (and the difference between the two). We'll cover: The difference between bike packing and bike touring Panniers versus bike bags for carrying your gear What kind of bags you'll need The six main cross country USA bike trails Rails to Trails - over 25,000 miles of bike paths Europe and Asia long distance bike holiday resources Recommended Tour Companies:  BoatBikeTours.com and ArtofBicycleTrips.com.   ...

Boat and Bike from Venice to Mantua 8 Day Cycling Adventure What a fantastic way to explore Venice and the Italian countryside : by bike AND boat!   On today's show, we learn about a super fun and affordable way to explore one of Europe's most popular countries, but since we are traveling different that the other tourists, we are usually away from the crowds! Our guests went with my affiliate BoatBikeTours.com, a terrific company which offers exciting boat and bike tours across Europe....

8 Day Boat and Bike Tour of Provence - Carmargue France Today we head to one of the most beautiful and popular regions of France, yet away from the busy crowds in the south of France.   We are heading to Provence and the Camargue region, on an 8 day boat and bike tour where we will visit fortresses and Roman ruins, enjoy local wines and cycle past vineyards, orchards  and one of the most important wetlands in the world - all with just unpacking ONCE, since you'll be transported by boat...

Seasoned Traveler Insights with Mollie of Stay In Good Company Kit was interviewed by host, Mollie, on the popular travel podcast, Stay In Good Company.   In this episode, we share the entire episode, which also features Mollie's other well traveled guest's insights about travel, including slow travel and some of the fun and unusual lodging they've experienced around the globe. Check out the Stay In Good Company podcast HERE. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you...

Trek to Everest Base Camp in Nepal : An Adventure For Regular Hikers (who train!) Looking for a superb challenge, surrounded by majestic beauty and a unique culture?  Consider trekking to Everest Base Camp(EBC)!   You hike on the same path as the folks who are attempting to climb Mount Everest, ending at EBC, the last village before their final climb.  It's also the one path that villagers and pack animals use to tranport goods up and down these Himalayan mountains, so you'll also get a fun...

Guided Costa Rica Camino with Homestays and Daily Luggage Transfer PART II: Join us as we continue our 175 mile/280 km Costa Rica Camino where, over 16 days, you walk from the Caribbean to the Pacific Ocean, across the entire country (indeed the continent and over the continental divide!).  You'll experience an array of ecosystems and see wildlife and fauna in one of the most biodiverse regions of the world. The hike is fully guided and includes all meals and daily luggage transfer.  When I...

Guided Costa Rica Camino with Homestays and Daily Luggage Transfer PART I: Join us as we discuss the new 175 mile/280 km Costa Rica Camino where, over 16 days, you walk from the Caribbean to the Pacific Ocean, across the entire country (indeed the continent and over the continental divide!).  You'll experience an array of ecosystems and see wildlife and fauna in one of the most biodiverse regions of the world. The hike is fully guided and includes all meals and daily luggage transfer.  When...

Patagonia Part II: Hike, Bike and Kayak Argentina and Chile In this Part II of our Patagonia adventure, we begin at the end of our W-Trek at Lake Grey, where we switch our hiking gear for sea kayaks, and venture out in this beautiful lake to kayak around icebergs and glaciers. We then move to the other side of Patagonia, from Chile now on to Argentina, where we explore the stunning Perito Moreno glacier, and see the Fitz Roy massif at Glacier National Park.  We also get in some amazing...

Patagonia Part I: Hike the W Trek in Argentina  Patagonia ranks in my Top 3 of the ‘Most Beautiful Places’ I’ve seen (and I’ve been to 50 countries and all seven continents).  The rugged granite mountains are often snow capped in glaciers lit up by the sun.  Those same glaciers have turned its many lakes into stunning milky blue and teal oasis that defy description. In Patagonia, you can hike one of most beautiful hikes in the world, the W-Trek including the French Valley and Grey Lake....

Hike and Snorkel Adventures in the Galapagos Islands: Part II Learn all about visiting the Galapagos Islands and where to hike and snorkel.  We discuss what you can see and do, and in particular, we also talk about whether you should visit independently or go with an adventure tour company?  We discuss the pros and cons of both options in this two part series. Kit visits San Cristobal, Isabella and Santa Cruz islands to go on hikes in the highlands, and takes multiple day tours to outlying...

The Grand Canyon is the United States' 15th national park and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also considered one of the Great Wonders of the World. Ontario-based climber Mike Grainger talks about his experience whitewater rafting on the Colorado River. He also gets to hike on the trip, and shares how a hybrid trip allows for couples and families to participate in the same adventure at their own skill and comfort level. He says this trip is worth every penny as your adrenalin is sure...

Hike and Snorkel Adventures in the Galapagos Islands: Part I Learn all about visiting the Galapagos Islands.  We discuss what you can see and do.  We also talk about whether you should visit independently or go with an adventure tour company?  We discuss the pros and cons of both options in this two part series. Kit visits San Cristobal, Isabella and Santa Cruz islands to go on hikes in the highlands, and takes multiple day tours to outlying uninhabited islands to go snorkeling.  Hear about...

Explore Ireland by Horseback!  Galway and Clare Multi Day Trail Ride Choose a 5 or 7 night magical exploration of the Emerald Isle by horseback!  You'll be riding 5-7 hours per day, as you explore ancient ruins, the Cliffs of Moher, stunning forests and sheep dotted pastures. Stay in a delightful 300 year old restored farmhouse and down in the village.  Share stories and song at the village pub with the friendly and welcoming locals.  Make lifetime friends and memories. Today, we ride...

30 Best Travel Podcasts for 2024  My popular annual list of the best travel podcasts to check out for 2024.  There are eighteen new shows on this year's list of the top travel podcasts to listen to in the new year. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES   Get the complete list with active links HERE Get FREE Travel Planners 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  ...