The Most Beautiful Day Hike In The World vs. Reality
"Did you go on the walk today?" A group of three men stared up at us from a table in the communal kitchen of a lodge in National Park, New…
An Adventure Reading List
Do you read books related to your destination while you travel or look for travel inspiration through reading? Of course, a good adventure guide book like Moon or Lonely Planet can come in handy, but sometimes a fiction novel will ignite a curiosity about a place you wouldn't have imagined otherwise. Do you love haunting ghost stories or mysteries? Perhaps you're a reader of historical fiction. Or maybe a modern love story is more your style. Whatever sparks your interest, there's bound to be an interesting read to discover set in your travel destination.
Packing for an Adventure: Green Tortoise Style
Have you ever unpacked from a trip only to exclaim, "I forgot I even brought that!" We have compiled a helpful list of travel essentials, as well as considerations for packing for a camping trip.
Exploring Happiness
A podcast prompts a Green Tortoise adventure guide to contemplate what truly brings her joy during adventures with groups of people from around the world.
Travel Guide: Juneau, Alaska on a Budget
Check out our budget-friendly summertime travel guide. Then, join us on the one of our Alaskan adventures to experience Juneau on the adventure coach!
Blast From The Past
The summer of 1986 was quite the adventure on the Green Tortoise! The 1986 World's Fair, named 'Expo '86' was transportation and communication themed and held in Vancouver, British Columbia. We brought passengers to visit the special event, which ended up being the last World's Fair held in North America. Read all about!
Camp Cooking For A Group
This recipe for Sweet Potato Buddha Bowls is a hit at camp and it's remarkably easy to pull off quickly. Here's a tip, if you don't want to use an oven, just parboil the potatoes prior to putting them on the griddle for sautéing. Bon Apetit!
Travel Guide: Skagway, Alaska
Skagway means “the windy place” in the native Tlingit language. It was also known as the “Gateway to the Klondike” during the Gold Rush in the late 1800s. The small town is full of history and fun things to do!
Overcoming Travel Fears – A Case For Taking The Leap
“You never do anything when you think too much,” she said. She playfully referred to her companions fear of the unknown. After trudging through four miles of rainforest, mud up to their ankles, the two young women were standing in front of Hanakapi’ai Falls on the island of Kauai. Water gushed over a gigantic cliff in front of them. Another admonition of the fact that they were small pieces of a great, big world.
How To Choose An Adventure Travel Company
Often, we're asked, "Can you recommend anything similar to what you do?" The short answer is: There is nothing quite like the Green Tortoise. However, there are many tour operators offering overland adventure travel trips that are also worth considering.