Active Travel Adventures podcast I Inspiring Multi-Day Adventure Trips Around the World
Discover the world’s best hiking, biking, and paddling adventures on the Active Travel Adventures Podcast. Get inspired to take your next multi-day trip — no extreme fitness required! We cover active vacations that any reasonably fit person can do, especially if they train. Adventure travel holidays offer a fun and more immersive cultural experience! What You'll Discover: * Trekking routes both the popular Bucket List trails and treks, plus many less discovered routes * Cycling holidays in small groups, solo or the fun boat and bike tours * River rafting and kayaking adventures (often combined with hiking and cycling) * Small group guided adventure tours from around the world * Adventure travel ideas that you can plan on your own, with your partner or with friends -- Popular Hiking Adventures covered include: trekking Nepal, the Dolomites, Mont Blanc -- Popular Long Distance Walking Holidays include: Caminos in Europe, Costa Rica and Japan and many popular UK long walks -- Popular Biking Adventures include cycling Vietnam, boat and bike tours in France and Greece -- Popular Paddling Adventures include rafting the Grand Canyon, kayaking in New Zealand Plus many vacations that combine a bit of hiking, cycling and paddling! -- Popular National Parks in the US and around the world Many shows teach you the outdoor skills you need to go on these fun adventures! ATA's mission is to inspire and empower you to lead a bigger life through adventure travel. Travel the Active Travel Adventures way! On the website, you can see photos and videos of the adventure covered, plus get more information about the trip covered. You can also get a FREE Travel Planner for each adventure by signing up for our once a month newsletter.
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Affordable Travel Gifts They'll Actually Want
11/20/2025
Affordable Travel Gifts They'll Actually Want
Check out these eighteen unique and affordable travel gifts for your loved ones (or yourself!) All are under $40, and most are under $20. Get more details about today’s show. Travel Gift Ideas for 2025 *Warm & Cozy Ultra-Luxe Cloud Sleep Sock for Women & Men Under $10 *Wet Dry Bag for Swimsuit, Travel,, Dirty Yoga Gym Clothes, Makeup Bag Under $10 *Portable Digital Hanging Baggage Scale for Travel Under $12 *Dr. Scholl’s® Tired, Achy Feet Soothing & Reviving Foot Mask : 3 Pair Under $12 *Silicone Bottle Covers Leakproofs Your Liquids – 10 Pack Under $12 *Nausea/Unsettledness Relief Inhaler : 2 pack Under $13 *Heated Scented Eye Masks – 20 Pack Under $14 *BOOK: 50 States, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do Under $15 *Handheld 3 IN 1 Portable Fan with Power Bank, Flashlight Under $15 *Travel Hair Trimming Tool for Men and Women Under $17 *Body Restore Shower Steamers Aromatherapy 6 Pack Under $17 *Hands Free Personal Neck Fan Under $20 *Waterproof Personal Safety Alarm Under $25 *Cell Phone Stand with Wireless Bluetooth Speaker and Anti-Slip Base Under $25 *‘Our Adventure’ Retro Souvenir Photo Album Under $25 *AI Rechargeable 2 Pack Hand Warmers – a Portable Pocket Heater Under $30 *Stress and Migraine Face Cold Compress Head Wrap Under $30 *Massage Gun with Heat Deep Tissue Massager Under $40 More Great Travel Gifts Ideas Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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8 Day Cycling Adventure from London to Wales : Go West with Steve Silk
11/06/2025
8 Day Cycling Adventure from London to Wales : Go West with Steve Silk
🎧 Go West with Steve Silk — Cycling Britain’s Wild and Winding West Country Go West with Steve Silk | Cycling Adventure Across Britain’s West Country Join Active Travel Adventures as we chat with Steve Silk about his new book Go West and his 300-mile cycling journey through Britain’s backroads, coastlines, and countryside. Discover how slow travel reveals adventure and meaning on two wheels. You'll hear fascinating stories, legends and learn some of the history along Steve's adventure and come away inspired to create your own grand adventure, whether by bike, foot or cia paddling. 🚴♀️ Ride Into Britain’s Past — One Pedal Stroke at a Time In this episode of Active Travel Adventures, host Kit Parks sits down with British journalist and adventurer Steve Silk, author of the captivating new book Go West: Adventure Cycling Through Britain’s Past. Steve’s journey follows winding country lanes and scenic coastal climbs. Along the way, he encounters farmers, ferrymen, and fellow wanderers—each sharing stories that bring Britain’s western landscapes to life. “When you travel slowly—by bike or by foot—you see how the land shapes people, and how people shape the land.” – Steve Silk See important links for planning your own adventure, photos, and more cool info about today’s show. 🗺️ What You’ll Discover in This Episode How Steve designed his route The most memorable stretches through Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset Hidden inns, fishing ports, and countryside cafés perfect for cyclists Why slow travel and self-propelled adventures deepen cultural understanding Tips for planning your own multi-day cycling tour What Britain’s backroads teach us about resilience, simplicity, and wonder 🌿 About the Guest — Steve Silk Steve Silk is a British writer, journalist, and lifelong cyclist passionate about exploring the intersection of landscape and story. His best selling first book, The Great North Road, retraced Britain’s most famous coaching route from London to Edinburgh. In Go West, Steve turns toward the Atlantic, pedaling 300 miles across fields, moors, and coastline to rediscover the spirit of Britain’s West Country. See important links for planning your own adventure, photos, and more cool info about today’s show. Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) 📚 Resources Mentioned Book: by Steve Silk Steve’s Website: Follow Steve: | Previous Book: 🛒 Where to Buy Go West Get your copy today: 👉 or your local independent bookstore. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe Never miss an adventure! Subscribe to Active Travel Adventures: 💬 Join the Conversation Have you ever followed a historic route on your own adventure? Share your story in the or tag @ActiveTravelAdventures on Instagram! (C) Active Travel Adventures LLC - All Rights Reserved
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Uk's Cotswold Way Long Distance Walking Holiday - Part II
10/16/2025
Uk's Cotswold Way Long Distance Walking Holiday - Part II
We continue our long distance walk through some of England's most picturesque landscapes in Part II of our Cotswold Way walking holiday. You'll learn what you'll see and learn about what it's like to take a long walking holiday. There are long distance walks and paths throughout Europe and the Cotswold Way is considered one of the prettiest! The entire walk takes about two weeks, but you can customize it to be longer or shorter, or just do part of it. A company can plan your logistics, booking charming inns for you and best of all, arranged for your main luggage to be moved to your next lodging each day so all you ahve to do is carry your daypack! I recommend my affiliate, . for the current They offer amazing walking vacations across Europe both guided and self-guided. On this self-guided tour, you are provided with a map, an app and 24/7 phone support. See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today’s show. Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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Cotswold Way England's Long Distance Walking Holiday - Part I
10/02/2025
Cotswold Way England's Long Distance Walking Holiday - Part I
Today we head to the UK to do a delightful long distance walk through some of England's most picturesque landscapes in Part I of our Cotswold Way walking holiday. You'll learn what you'll see and learn about what it's like to take a long walking holiday. There are long distance walks and paths throughout Europe and the Cotswold Way is considered one of the prettiest! The entire walk takes about two weeks, but you can customize it to be longer or shorter, or just do part of it. A company can plan your logistics, booking charming inns for you and best of all, arranged for your main luggage to be moved to your next lodging each day so all you ahve to do is carry your daypack! I recommend my affiliate, . for the current They offer amazing walking vacations across Europe both guided and self-guided. On this self-guided tour, you are provided with a map, an app and 24/7 phone support. See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today’s show. Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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El Camino Portuguese Coastal Route Part II plus Finisterre (to the sea)
09/18/2025
El Camino Portuguese Coastal Route Part II plus Finisterre (to the sea)
In Part II of our Camino adventure, we, as a group of Active Travel Adventures listeners, walk "solo together' to complete the Portuguese Way Camino Coastal Route with the beautiful Spiritual Way Variant. We all had the same itinerary and lodging, but we could walk our own Camino, each day deciding whether to walk with others in the ATA group, solo or with new friends met along the way. You'll learn what to expect when doing an El Camino ("The Way") to Santiago in Spain, where the relics of St. James are said to be buried under the magnificent cathedral. You'll get plenty of tips and insights about planning and doing your own Camino or long distance walking holiday. After concluding my solo-together group experience, I headed solo to Finisterre, another five days walk to the ocean, to the 0.00 km marker at 'The End of the Earth", where many 'pilgrims' would toss their ratty shoes in the sea and collect a shell to prove they'd completed their Camino. Be sure to check out the webpage to get more details. Click here for See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today’s show. Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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Camino Portuguese Way Coastal Route with Spiritual Variant : 'Solo Together'
09/04/2025
Camino Portuguese Way Coastal Route with Spiritual Variant : 'Solo Together'
Today we, as a group of Active Travel Adventures listeners, walk "solo together' to complete the Portuguese Way Camino Coastal Route with the beautiful Spiritual Way Variant. We all had the same itinerary and lodging, but we could walk our own Camino, each day deciding whether to walk with others in the ATA group, solo or with new friends met along the way. You'll learn what to expect when doing an El Camino ("The Way") to Santiago in Spain, where the relics of St. James are said to be buried under the magnificent cathedral. You'll get plenty of tips and insights about planning and doing your own Camino or long distance walking holiday. Be sure to check out the webpage to get more details. Click here for See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today’s show. Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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Hiker's Guide to Nutrition for your Day Pack and Back Pack
08/28/2025
Hiker's Guide to Nutrition for your Day Pack and Back Pack
Learn different and tasty ways to get the nutritious fuel you need to climb your next summit without running out of steam. You'll find out when it's good to eat junk food and when you need to pile on the carbs, protein and/or fat. Let my hiking nutritionist friend Lucy teach you proven techniques to make sure you've got the right food in your pack for your next outdoor adventure. Bikepackers can use these tips, too! See important links and get more details about planning your nutrition for hiking adventures. Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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Netherlands by Boat and Bike with the ATA Community!!!
08/28/2025
Netherlands by Boat and Bike with the ATA Community!!!
We (the Active Travel Adventures Community) are looking at a group of us booking the entire ship (24 guests maximum) for a week in July of 2027 to explore the northern Friesland region of the Netherlands. I am still working out the details, but is should be under €2000 per person, double occupancy. Note that we would sail in '27 NOT '26. When I interviewed my affiliate top guide Tamara (Tammy) about her personal favorite European tour, she said hands down it was Friesland, in northern Holland: beautiful scenery, interesting culture and history and best of all, most people don't even know about it, so it's not over-touristed like so many cool destinations. I am now seeing what interest there is in reserving this boutique, comfy ship. Even though the tour is offered self-guided, and you can certainly do this using the app and map, we want to bring Tammy and another guide along, because guides add so much color to our exploration. They know the history and have great background stories, and they know the best places to see and stop, etc. Like my recent ATA Portuguese Way Camino group, where we went "Solo/Together", this would be the same: each day you can decide whether to ride with the group or self-guide, or even just sail with the ship and relax on board, or wander around town. We'd do this seven day boat and bike tour from a Friday to Friday. The port is easy to reach by a one hour train from Amsterdam. Other possible ATA Group Tours: Kumano Kodo - Japan : solo/together unguided Iceland : guided Austrian Alps : guided El Camino de la Plata (Spanish route starts in Seville): two stages : solo/together unguided Amalfi Coast : guided Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on Photos courtesy of BoatBikeTours.com (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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Hiking Guide: What to Do if your Get Lost in the Woods
08/21/2025
Hiking Guide: What to Do if your Get Lost in the Woods
Many of you are familiar with the disappearance of Gerry Largay, trail name Inchworm. In 2013, Gerry went missing near Stratton Maine on her thru hike of the Appalachian Trail. After Maine’s most extensive search in their history, she was not found. In fact, it wasn’t until more than two years later that a surveyor found her remains. So while you may be familiar with the story as it made international news, you probably don’t know that Gerry was my friend and hiking buddy. Gerry stepped off the trail to go to the bathroom, and then got disoriented. Once she found herself lost in the woods, she didn’t know what to do. Today, if you’ll spare me a few minutes, I’ll teach you what you are supposed to do if YOU get lost in the woods. This episode is in honor of my friend, Geradine Largay. In honor of Gerry, I produced this episode in hopes that it may help a fellow hiker who gets lost in the woods. Today, you will learn tips and techniques you can use if you ever find yourself lost in the wilderness. Please share this message with all of your hiking friends and family! LINKS MENTIONED See important links and get more cool info about today’s show. Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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How to Get Cheap Flights
08/21/2025
How to Get Cheap Flights
Learn several ways to make sure you are getting the best price possible for your next flight! Finding great airfares can be tricky, but with these travel hacks, you can try to outsmart the airlines! See important links more cool info about today’s show. Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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Lightning Safety Tips for Hikers and Bikers
08/14/2025
Lightning Safety Tips for Hikers and Bikers
Learn what to do when you are threatened by lightning, especially if you are caught exposed outdoors including the proper safety position and what to do if someone gets hit by lightning. You’ll also learn what constitutes a safe shelter during a thunderstorm. This is important information that could save your life! We cover: What is lightning? The five types of lightning and typical strikes from them What position to take when lightning is striking nearby How to determine a safe shelter The three types of lightning injury and what you should do How groups should position themselves during a lightning storm And much more! See important links and get more info about today’s show. Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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Bear Safety Tips for Hikers and Backpackers
08/14/2025
Bear Safety Tips for Hikers and Backpackers
Learn how to hike and backpack safely in bear country plus how to determine whether a bear is a black bear or a brown (grizzly). You'll learn what to do if you are attacked by a bear. How you respond is DIFFERENT depending on which type of bear you encounter! You'll learn about proper wilderness food storage and how to hang a bear bag, and why bear spray is best. See more cool info about today’s show. Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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Climbing Kilimanjaro : Trek Africa's Highest Mountain
08/07/2025
Climbing Kilimanjaro : Trek Africa's Highest Mountain
Have you dreamed about climbing Africa's tallest mountain in Tanzania: Mount Kilimanjaro? Join Kit as she interviews Damon about he and his wife and friends successful summit of Kili on the Lemosho Route, the prettiest route of them all and the one with the greatest success rate. We discuss what Damon saw and what it was like each day of the climb. We talk about dealing with high altitude. We will learn about the food, guides and porters, and other important details about this amazing adventure. We also discuss Damon's after Kili trek wildlife safari in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater and seeing "The Big 5" - elephants, lions, buffalos, leopards and rhinos. Learn all about this beautiful, exciting and challenging active adventure on today’s show. SAVE!!! Damon went with Active Travel Adventure's affiliate, (based in New Zealand). for an exclusive Active Adventures $100 off Promo Code good for this or any of Active's exciting adventure travel tours! See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about climbing Kilimanjaro's Lemosho route. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on Follow ATA on
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Understanding and Buying Travel Insurance
08/07/2025
Understanding and Buying Travel Insurance
Learn the nuances of buying travel insurance so you're actually covered for unforeseen accidents, delays, sickness, theft and more. Many claims are denied because people don't understand their policy. Don't make that mistake and learn what to buy. On today's show you'll learn WHY and HOW to buy travel insurance, what it generally covers before and during your trip, and how to make a claim. : Get a quick quote and compare policies and prices WITHOUT giving them any identifiable information unless you choose to buy. Why Buy Travel Insurance? You buy holiday insurance to help mitigate some of the losses you face when your holiday doesn’t go as planned, especially through no fault of your own. Without insurance, you can be out a significant amount of cash for bookings you are no longer able to use. The Best Travel insurance can cover things: Before your trip: You or an immediate family member gets sick or dies Your tour or cruise gets cancelled (in fact this just happened to me after I already bought my expensive plane tickets and some non-refundable Airbnb’s before and after my tour) Your flight gets delayed During Your trip: Your bags get lost, damaged or stolen You miss your connections due to other delays Something you booked gets cancelled You get sick or injured (or worse) Your destination experiences a natural disaster or terrorist attack Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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How to Cross Rivers Safely While Hiking
07/31/2025
How to Cross Rivers Safely While Hiking
Learn how to safely cross rivers while hiking with expert tips on gear, technique, and decision-making. Avoid one of the top causes of trail deaths with these essential tips. Crossing rivers may not seem as frightening as bears or lightning—but it’s the most dangerous part of many wilderness hikes. Drowning is the #1 cause of death in U.S. national parks and river crossings are a major threat on trails like the PCT and Appalachian Trail. Learn how to evaluate river safety before crossing Learn how to choose the best place to cross Learn proper techniques to cross a river safely (solo or with a group) Learn how to handle emergencies like falls and currents See details and more infor about today’s show. Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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How to Plan a Walking Holiday in Europe : Walk from one medieval village to another!
07/31/2025
How to Plan a Walking Holiday in Europe : Walk from one medieval village to another!
What is a Walking holiday? A walking holiday is one where you walk, usually from one village to another via beautiful countryside, have lodging at the end of the day, often you have luggage transfer so you don't have to backpack and thus just carry a daypack. In short, a walking holiday allows you to truly see the destination at a slow pace so that you can really understand the people and culture you encounter on your travels. It's a wonderful way to explore and have an authentic adventure! In today's episode we cover the six benefits of taking a walking holiday, plus the six decisions you need to make, including: how to choose a destination, pace, when to go, how long to go, what to pack and we discuss training for your hike. See the for complete details, photos and a list of some recommended holiday walks! Links Mentioned in Today's Show: Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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10 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Campsite
07/31/2025
10 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Campsite
Learn the secrets to choosing the best campsite for your next outdoor adventure! There are ten things to consider before you set up camp to make sure you are safe and comfortable. Listen to today's episode to get the scoop. Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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How to Save Money FOR Travel
07/24/2025
How to Save Money FOR Travel
Learn new ways to save money for your next adventure! Today's episode teaches you areas that you can tap into to build your travel savings account (or any saving account for that matter). You'll learn ways to spend less, save more and earn more, and do so in way that work for YOU and your lifestyle and values. Complete . In the SPEND LESS area, you'll learn easy ways to cut costs on: Food and Drug Entertainment Coffee Shop Transportation Housing Utilities and Insurance Memberships ans Subscriptions Stuff You'll learn: How to save thousands with the 30 DAY RULE. Two easy exercises to help you cut costs that align with your values The importance of paying yourself first Two important things you'll discover once you start saving The benefits of a visual savings jug Easy ways to tweak your spending Six ways to earn more money Two psychological tricks to make saving fun Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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12 Ways to Avoid Solo Supplements
07/17/2025
12 Ways to Avoid Solo Supplements
Today we learn how to avoid the dreaded solo supplements that can add up to as much as 100% of the cost of your adventure! Discover the 12 ways to waive or reduce the dreaded single supplement add on fees. We cover: What is a solo supplement anyway and why do I have to pay them? How to find companies that waive single supplements and/or offer roommate matching services Why when you book matters when it comes to paying solo supplement charges How to use Search and Google Alerts to help you reduce single supplement fees Why you may want to consider alternative types of lodging which don’t charge solo fees Travel partner matching services How to find and track solo deals Why it’s important to consider the entire cost of a trip, including any solo supplement charges And much more! Get all the details of today's show. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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Learn How to Backpack
07/17/2025
Learn How to Backpack
I learned how to backpack after the age of 50, when at the time, I didn't even hike. Which means if I can do it, so can YOU! I've now been backpacking over a dozen years and have compiled a system of the best practices to safely learn how to carry you 'home' on your back. We discuss how to condition your body to carrying weight, and how to do so progressively and safely so you minimize any change of injury. Couple this episode with the to develop YOUR backpack system. Be sure to check out other skills and checklists on the podcast and this website, to drill down even deeper on what goes in your , how to , gear tips and hiking tips. See the complete list . See important information about how you can start backpacking! Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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Foreign Language Learning Tips for Travel
07/10/2025
Foreign Language Learning Tips for Travel
How to Learn a Foreign Language In today’s show I interview Kerstin Cable of the Fluent Company about ways we can improve our language learning skills. We learn what works and what doesn’t in our quest of how to learn a new language. We cover: Why it’s smart to learn at least a few phrases of a foreign language before you visit a country that speaks it Why bumbling and massacring a language is a great way to learn The importance of +1 or ‘zone of proximal development’ is important How much time it usually takes to learn the key phrases of a new language before traveling Why it’s great to be in the ‘waffle’ stage of learning before going in country About trying to learn several new languages simultaneously Why motivation can mean more than aptitude How to deal with locals who switch to English on you Why grammar isn’t the most important thing Great ways to immerse yourself in a new language How to use the internet to speed language acquisition The most effective way to use flash cards and four great apps The importance of ‘pattern spotting’ when it comes to grammar The most effective way to spend your time when learning a new language And much more! See important links and tips for learning a foreign language Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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How to Build a Camp Fire - Even When It's Wet
07/10/2025
How to Build a Camp Fire - Even When It's Wet
On today's episode, we learn how to build a campfire even in the rain. Yes it's hard, time consuming and tedious, but it's doable. You can learn how plus you'll learn how to make a fast fire when the weather cooperates! Here's what we cover today: Four ingredients to make a camp fire plus my favorite cheap fire starter that guarantees to light Tips for choosing WHERE to build your fire Three fire building techniques Camp fire management tips Putting out your fire and how to check to be sure it's out How to start a fire when it's wet See important information and links for building a camp fire. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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Croatia Island Hop by Boat and Bike
07/03/2025
Croatia Island Hop by Boat and Bike
In today's episode, our group gets settled into our beautiful motor yacht and begin biking some of Croatia's most stunning islands, like Korčula, Mljet, Brač and Hvar as we boat and bike our way from Split to Dubrovnik. We climb cliffside hills that overlook the majestic, crystal clear waters of the Adriatic Sea, bike through olive groves and vineyards, and explore quaint, historical villages and fortresses. We end our tour in the UNESCO walled city of Dubrovnik - it's a magical vacation! Note: In our previous episode #106 Part I of our Croatia Bike & Boat island hopping tour, we worked our way from Croatia's capitol, Zagreb, to Plitvice Lakes, to coastal Zadar and then to the start of the tour in Split. You can download that episode . See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about visiting Croatia. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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How to Train for Hiking at Altitude
07/03/2025
How to Train for Hiking at Altitude
Kit interviews Certified Personal Trainer and Coach, Becki Rupp of Trailblazer Wellness about what we need to know, and how to prepare for our big mountain adventures. We discuss: Altitude or Mountain Sickness, and when it is serious The importance of training for your adventure Who gets altitude sickness (hint: anyone and it doesn't matter if you are fit) Symptoms of mountain sickness and when to turn back Tips to minimize discomfort The importance of hydration and carbs Breathing exercises and altitude training gear VO2 Max - what is it, and is it important How to get a 10% Discount on adventure training with Trailblazer Wellness Why Kit is moving the show to monthly Get the See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today’s show. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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Camping Tent vs Tarp Pros and Cons
06/26/2025
Camping Tent vs Tarp Pros and Cons
Deciding whether to purchase a tent or tarp when you camp is one of your more important (and costly) gear decisions. There are ten important considerations for determining whether a tent or a tarp is best for your situation. The problem is, there is no one perfect camping shelter for you AND for each kind of adventure. There are definite pros and cons to each. Learn all about them on today's show. See important information and links for choosing the right tent or tarp for you. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to’s of adventure travel) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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Hiking Gear : Choosing the Right Hiking Footwear for Your Adventures
06/19/2025
Hiking Gear : Choosing the Right Hiking Footwear for Your Adventures
Learn how to choose between hiking boots, hiking shoes and trail runners for your feet and adventures on today's show. Gear is expensive and if your feet aren't happy, you won't be happy. So get tips on choosing the right footwear for you on today's show. See important information and links for choosing the right hiking footwear for your adventures Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to’s of adventure travel) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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Camper's Gear Guide to Choosing your Sleep System : Sleeping Bag, Pad and Liner
06/12/2025
Camper's Gear Guide to Choosing your Sleep System : Sleeping Bag, Pad and Liner
Learn what features to look for before you buy a sleeping bag, sleeping pad and sleeping bag liner. Discover how to maintain your gear to extend its life. You will get tips on buying camping gear for both car campers, backpackers, bike packers and those going on kayak or canoe tours. Gear is expensive - don't make a buying mistake! We cover: • How to choose a sleeping bag • Camping versus Backpacking sleeping bags • Sleeping bag Thermal Ratings • How to choose the right shaped sleeping bag • Female and children’s only sleeping bags • Best sleeping bag materials • Down versus synthetic fill pros and cons • Considering other sleeping bag materials like zippers, shell fabric and added features • Sleeping bag accessories: compression and storage bags • Sleeping bag liners: comparison of fabric choices • Liner special features available • How to choose a sleeping pad for car campers and backpackers, bike packers, or kayak and canoe touring • Air pads versus closed cell foam pads and accessories • Compare insulation, weight, size and construction • How to wash a sleeping bag, pad and liner • How to store your sleeping bag See important information about choosing the right sleep system for your camping and backpacking adventures! Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to’s of adventure travel) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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Adventures in Utah's Mighty 5 National Parks
06/05/2025
Adventures in Utah's Mighty 5 National Parks
Discover the extraordinary red rock canyons, unbelievable arches and other unique landscapes of Utah's "Mighty 5" National Parks! We visit Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks, plus the cool town of Moab. Our guest, Ally, tells us about her hiking adventure with ATA affiliate Active Adventures [ to get an exclusive Discount Promo Code to save on your Utah or any Active tour!] Get details, see photos and more on today's show . Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:)SUBSCRIBE to theAdventure Travel Show (the “How to’s of adventure travel) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures LLC - All Rights Reserved
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Choosing a Portable Water Filtration System for Your Outdoor Adventures
05/29/2025
Choosing a Portable Water Filtration System for Your Outdoor Adventures
Don't get sick! Learn the different ways to purify any source of water on today's show with a portable water filter system. You'll learn the different chemical and mechanical means of purifying lake, stream and river water. Be safe and hydrated by choosing the right water treatment system for your outdoor adventures! I've had giardia - one of my most UNPLEASANT experiences:) Learn from my mistake! See important links for choosing the right portable water treatment system for you, plus more cool info about today’s show. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to’s of adventure travel) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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How to Choose, Fit and Pack Your Backpack
05/22/2025
How to Choose, Fit and Pack Your Backpack
Backpacks can be your most expensive gear choice so choose wisely to get the backpack that is best for your body and budget. Learn how to fit a backpack and just as important, how to properly pack it on today's show. See important information and links for choosing, fitting and packing your backpack. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). . : Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Ask Becki at to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to’s of adventure travel) to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Follow ATA on Follow ATA on (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
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