Green Tortoise, Author at Green Tortoise Adventure Travel

An Adventure Reading List

Post author:Green Tortoise
Post published:February 25, 2024
Post category:Adventure Travel Inspiration

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

Post author:Green Tortoise
Post published:January 22, 2024
Post category:Adventure Travel Recommendations

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

Post author:Green Tortoise
Post published:January 14, 2024
Post category:Inspiration Uncategorized

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

Post author:Green Tortoise
Post published:March 11, 2023
Post category:Adventure Travel Recommendations Travel Guide

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

Post author:Green Tortoise
Post published:January 11, 2023
Post category:Adventure Travel

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

Post author:Green Tortoise
Post published:May 4, 2022
Post category:Recipes

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

Post author:Green Tortoise
Post published:May 16, 2019
Post category:Adventure Travel Recommendations Travel Guide

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

Post author:Green Tortoise
Post published:April 2, 2019
Post category:Adventure Travel Recommendations

“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

Post author:Green Tortoise
Post published:January 4, 2019
Post category:Adventure Travel Recommendations

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.