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    Walking the Camino de Santiago

    May 1, 2013
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    In May of 2012 I had the good fortune to enjoy a self-guided walking tour of the Camino de Santiago in northwest Spain. From the small city of Sarria to the traditional conclusion in Santiago de Compostela, the 111 km … Continue reading

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    Self-Guided Travel in Europe: England, Spain, and Italy

    April 10, 2013
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    For some reason, the secret of self-guided travel has not yet gotten out. We at Zephyr Adventures have been running self-guided tours in Italy for about five years. We have found them so appealing, this past summer we spent the … Continue reading

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    3 Misconceptions about Group Travel

    June 21, 2012
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    Zephyr Adventures has been in the group travel business for 15 years, so we understand that like most people who join us for the first time, you might feel a bit uneasy about the “group tour” experience. Let’s talk about … Continue reading

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    Still Rolling After 15 Years

    April 4, 2012
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    Today is April 4, 2012.  Fifteen years ago today, Allan Wright quit his corporate job with food company Cargill, and Zephyr Adventures (formerly called Zephyr Inline Skate Tours) was born.  “Rolling” is a great metaphor to describe Zephyr’s journey, as … Continue reading

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    How to Make a Travel Blog

    February 29, 2012
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    Gone are the days of projector slideshow recaps of your summer vacation.  Yet in a digital age, there’s even more to share with your friends and family!  I have been sharing my photos, videos and thoughts from my travels on … Continue reading

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    Wine Tourism & Zephyr Adventures

    November 30, 2011
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    Zephyr Adventures has offered guided Active Wine Tours for many years both here in the United States and abroad. During this time we have gained a global understanding and comparison from the experiences we have shared with the wineries and … Continue reading

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    Choosing an Active European Vacation

    October 18, 2011
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    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

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    Combining Hiking, Biking, Culture, and Drinking in Spain

    October 1, 2008
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    When I tell people our newest division at Zephyr Adventures runs active wine tours around the world, explaining they include hiking, biking, and other activities, many respond with a joke or concern about drinking while being active.  Other people ask … Continue reading

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