Each year, we love to take a step back to relish the unforgettable memories we made with all of our incredible alumni. In 2018, we enjoyed an abundance of new experiences, visited new countries, formed new friendships, tasted new flavors, and achieved new goals. We invite you to relive a few special moments from the Continue Reading →
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Tips On Buying Travel Insurance That Is Right For You
We are firm believers in that old saying, hope for the best, but plan for the worst. No one plans on getting sick or injured before a trip or having your luggage or passport stolen or having a natural disaster strike, but the fact is, these things do happen and we have little to no control Continue Reading →
Baja: Adventures in Watercolor
All Images are Copyright of Rebecca Prosino 2018 Flashback. Becca met Giovanni while traveling on a Zephyr trip in Italy with her best friend over a decade ago. Fast-forward to March 2018. Becca “imported” Giovanni back to the US and they are now married with kids and living in Louisiana. While their two children Continue Reading →
Active Yet Easy Vacations
We like to provide a range of activities on each of our tours, to accommodate all ability levels. We try to ensure that each hike or bike ride has several route options – easy, medium, and hard, when possible. But when you take a look at our itineraries overall, there are some that are more Continue Reading →
Exploring South Africa Two Ways
In 2019, we are excited to offer not one but two adventures to the fascinating country of South Africa. But how do you choose? For Nature and Wine Lovers Are you a nature and wine lover that jumps at the chance to combine hiking and wine tasting – especially since most wine regions are set in Continue Reading →
2019 Tour Schedule Now Available!
It’s that time of year again when we roll out the next year’s new tour schedule. And this year, as you’ve probably already noticed, we’re going a step further by rolling out a brand new logo (more to come on our thought process behind the update) and website! Our new website makes it easier to Continue Reading →
Remarkable, Active Travel For Most Ability Levels
It’s no secret that we believe the best way to experience the world is by seeing it while hiking, biking, kayaking or skating. But just because our focus is on active travel, it doesn’t mean you have to have pro-level physical abilities to enjoy our vacations. We pride ourselves on offering memorable trips to fascinating Continue Reading →
How To Minimize Your Environmental Impact As A Traveler
There are countless things we love about travel – trying new foods, seeing incredible sights, meeting interesting people – the list goes on. But there is one drawback to travel – the impact it has on our environment. And depending on the way you travel, it, unfortunately, can have rather large ramifications. But don’t fret Continue Reading →
Difference Between a Trek and a Hike: A Slovenian Example
We pride ourselves in offering a variety of hand-picked active tours that fit an array of preferences and abilities, which is why we offer a selection of both treks and hikes each year. But what is the difference between a trek and a hike? To help illustrate the difference, let’s take a look at two Continue Reading →
5 Things You Should Do Every Time You Travel
The term tourist can sometimes have a negative connotation and can be seen as someone who visits only the most popular attractions, buys souvenirs from gimmicky trinket shops, and may or may not have any clue about the local culture. Travelers seek out authentic experiences. They want to learn more about the local culture and Continue Reading →