Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa, has a new sign at the summit: That compares to the old one, which is pictured here with long-time Zephyr travelers Rick and Tony: I have to admit: I sort of like the … Continue reading
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Mount Kilimanjaro Has New Sign on the Summit
January 17, 2012
By: Erika
Posted In: Blog / Hiking / Tanzania / Trekking
16 Best Malbecs from Mendoza
December 20, 2011
By: Kris , Customer Care Czar
(Note: this blog post is written by Kris Thomas, Zephyr Adventures’ Customer Care Czar, Tour Operations Specialist, and Veteran Guide.) I am by no means an expert (yet) on wine, but I know what I like! And I like South … Continue reading
Tags: bordeaux, carmenere, catena zapata, Kaiken, Malbec, Mendoza, salentein, Tempus Alba
Posted In: Argentina / Biking / Chile / Hiking / Multisport / Wine
4 Lessons Learned By Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro
December 4, 2011
By: Erika
In February 2011, I traveled to Africa and climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. The climb stands as both one of the highlights of my travel experiences and one of the most fun and memorable moments of my life. Reaching the highest point … Continue reading
Tags: Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Trekking
Posted In: Hiking / Kilimanjaro / Tanzania / Trekking
Active Vineyard Tours
November 19, 2011
By: Elle
By Elle Potter As logistics director for Zephyr’s numerous conferences, I was in Napa last week for our first ever Wine Tourism Conference and was able to participate in a little pre-conference excursion with a handful of the conference attendees … Continue reading
Tags: active wine tours, michel-schlumberger, sonoma vineyard walk
Posted In: Hiking / Sonoma / Wine
Choosing an Active European Vacation
October 18, 2011
By: Allan
There are hundreds of active European adventures you could choose to do on your vacation. At Zephyr Adventures, we have run active tours in a total of 11 different locations in Europe, although we don’t run every trip every year. … Continue reading
Posted In: Biking / France / Germany / Hiking / Inline Skating / Italy / Mosel Valley / Provence / Puglia / Spain / Tuscany / Umbria / Wine
Active Beer Tours – Hiking, Biking, and Brews
October 11, 2011
By: Allan
Beer tourism is not a very established segment of the travel market and active beer tourism even less so. We are hoping to change that. Beer tourism does exist. Search for the term on Google – in quotes – and … Continue reading
Tags: beer tours, yellowstone
Posted In: Beer / Biking / Hiking / Yellowstone
Mount Kilimanjaro: Six Days of Wonderful Trekking …
February 9, 2010
By: Allan
… followed by a hell of a slog. I promised Zephyr’s Facebook page fans I would give this blog post that name and it does more or less reflect our experiences on Mount Kilimanjaro. Ten hardy Zephyr alumni joined our … Continue reading
Posted In: Hiking / Kilimanjaro / Tanzania / Trekking
Chile and Argentina Active Wine Tour
November 15, 2009
By: Allan
When I write blog entries trying to summarize one of our tours, I usually try to focus on one angle that gives readers a good idea of the overall picture. I find myself struggling to do that with our Chile … Continue reading
Posted In: Argentina / Biking / Chile / Hiking / Multisport / Wine
Hiking in Yellowstone National Park
September 12, 2009
By: Allan
I just returned from a fantastic trip in Yellowstone National Park. We have run our five-day Yellowstone Trek two years in a row and both times the group has been small. Why? I am not sure. What I am sure … Continue reading
Posted In: Hiking / Trekking / Yellowstone
Not The Original Inca Trail
May 16, 2009
By: Allan
Many, many adventure travelers have dreamed of hiking on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. I have done so twice and can confirm it is one of the most amazing active travel destinations in the world. However, it was only … Continue reading
Posted In: Hiking / Peru / Trekking