Before I moved to Idaho when someone mentioned Idaho I thought of this… I was vaguely aware Idaho had more to offer than acres of potato fields, but even coming from the state next door (Montana) I didn’t really know what to expect. Now, having lived in the West Central Mountains of Idaho for 10 Continue Reading →
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The Perfect Skate Tour Location
There is no “perfect” inline skating tour location, as what constitutes a good location depends on the tour participant. But our new tour in Switzerland is in the running for everyone! In general, our inline skating (Rollerblading) tours fall into two categories: Locations that use long, paved, flat paths. These often require shuttling between paths Continue Reading →
It’s Here! Check Out Our 2020 Tour Schedule
It’s here! It’s here! We’re incredibly excited to present to you the 2020 Zephyr Adventures tour schedule. From classic favorites to brand new destinations, we have a delightful mix of itineraries dialed up just for you. We can’t wait for you to explore the iconic trails of Banff National Park, the splendid bike paths along Continue Reading →
GET YOUR GROUP TO COMMIT TO VACATION PLANS…AKA HERDING CATS
Try getting multiple friends or family together for dinner or an afternoon hike. It’s hard! What about a multi-day vacation? It’s hard enough just to gather the group, but then to be the one responsible for organizing the hotels, the transportation, the meals, the activities, the guides, etc….well, that can REALLY get overwhelming! We often Continue Reading →
The Joy of Family Tours
We at Zephyr have long known our Family Adventures are magical. Yes, we think all our trips are great – and they should be when you get a group of travelers to bicycle together in Italy or hike the Inca Trail in Peru. But somehow the kids on our family tours innately produce a level Continue Reading →
A South African Photo Journal: Hiking, Wine, & Safari
This guest post was written by Zephyr alumna, Marissa Liesenfelt. Marissa is a passionate traveler, talented photographer, Sips & Sojourn blogger, and Chicago-based digital marketing professional. She recently joined us on our South Africa: Hiking, Wine, & Safari Adventure this past spring. We feel lucky to share Marissa’s beautiful photo journal from this trip. In Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneur Behind Zephyr Adventures
Leisure Group Travel magazine recently published an interview with me about how I started Zephyr Adventures 22 years ago and what its like to run a small tour company. I have thought for years the press covers fantastic travel destinations but leaves out one of the most interesting subjects: the behind-the-scenes aspects of the tour Continue Reading →
Can You Be Lazy on An Adventure Tour?
A question I am often asked is: Am I fit enough to go on one of your adventures? On any one tour we always have a variety of fitness levels, and our tours are designed to accommodate that. Most tours are set up for ALL ability levels. Except for on a few, specified tours (like Continue Reading →
Taking Travel to the Next Level: An Inspirational Adventure in Peru
This post is courtesy of Karen Preston, the Zephyr guide on our Peru Inspirational Adventure this coming September 29 – October 5. If you would like to join the tour, please register soon as Inca Trail passes sell out months in advance. Our adventure last October in Peru was the most inspirational journey I have Continue Reading →
Is Rollerblading Making a Comeback?
It might be short on facts and statistics but getting an article in the Wall Street Journal titled “Redesigned Rollerblades Worth Lacing Up” is a positive sign for the resurgence of inline skating. (You can read the entire article without a paywall on this site.) It is certainly true that the skates and wheels are Continue Reading →