“Sicily is the pearl of this century…Since old times, travelers from the most far away country…boast of its merits, praise its territory, rave about its extraordinary beauty, and highlight its strengths…because it brings together the best aspects from every other country.” – Al-Idrisi, Arab geographer, The Book of Roger, 1138 – 54 This September, Zephyr Continue Reading →
Category: Personal Stories
Is There Life After Zephyr?
One of the most common questions I get from our Alumni is, “What is (insert name of former guide) doing these days?” I thought it would be interesting to pose that question to all our former guides themselves. The answer to the question in the title above in one word: Absolutely! Here is what a Continue Reading →
2016: another year of adventure!
2016 has been another adventurous year for the books! We explored a wide range of terrains from mountains to valleys to oceans to jungles and more. We traveled to 12 different countries on 21 action-packed trips where we hiked, biked, skated, kayaked, snorkeled, rode horseback, rafted, and ziplined. We shared incredible meals, wine, and beer Continue Reading →
Nervous About Traveling with a Group as a Solo Traveler?
Many solo, first-time Zephyr folks are uncertain about joining a group tour full of people they don’t know. But we’ve seen it time and time again where people come to the trip as strangers and leave as close friends. It’s the kind of “human magic” that Zephyr thrives on! Get a group of people together Continue Reading →
How to Prioritize Adventure Travel into Your 80s
Though Don and Susan Larson have been Zephyr alumni since 1998, I had the great fortune of meeting them when I guided last year’s Chile & Argentina Multisport & Wine Adventure. They are a lovely couple that others seem to gravitate to. Not only do they have the most captivating stories about their fascinating travels Continue Reading →
Don't Wait – Make the Remarkable Journey and Travel to Bhutan
This post was written by Michael Keys, a Zephyr guide and the husband of Zephyr’s Head of Operations, Kris Keys. Michael joined Kris – who was the trip leader – in Bhutan last fall as a tour guest, and will be returning this coming fall as the Zephyr trip leader. When Kris told me that Zephyr Continue Reading →
Finding a Career You Love: Starting Zephyr Adventures
I am lucky enough to have a graduate degree in Entrepreneurial Management, which certainly helped me in creating Zephyr Adventures. But this story is not about creating your own company. It is about finding a career you love. I learned a valuable tool from some forgotten professor in one of my entrepreneurship courses. He or Continue Reading →
Prioritizing Adventure: A Real Life Alumni Example
We have a motto that we like to live by – life’s short…prioritize adventure! We’ve all been guilty of getting bogged down by life’s little stressors and focusing on getting through the daily grind, but we feel it is important to take a step back and think about what makes us happy. For a good Continue Reading →
Epic Fails in Adventure Travel
I am known for being calm, cool and collected. That is a reputation I relish and do my best to uphold, particularly when guiding trips. However, there have been more than a handful of moments during my 17 years with Zephyr when things have gone south and I have momentarily entered panic mode. Like the Continue Reading →
Exploring Cinque Terre – A True Historical Delight
Known for its slow pace, breathtaking sea views, and lovely and antiquated architecture perched on impossible peaks, Cinque Terre is a little slice of heaven for many a traveler. Kerry Dopler, one of our bright and friendly guides, will be co-leading (along with Giovanni) a group of adventurers on the Tuscany & Cinque Terre Bike Continue Reading →