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Welcome to the Active Travel Adventures podcast where you'll find inspiration to lead a bigger life through adventure travel.

On each show we explore exciting multi-day active vacations from around the world where you have to MOVE!  You'll have to hike, bike, paddle, horseback ride (sometimes in combination) to propel yourself to the next destination.

If you're tired of typical vacations and are looking for a more authentic experience by exploring the landscapes and meeting the locals on your vacation, then this is your podcast!

All adventures will be doable for someone reasonably fit (I'm a 58 year old woman and I have to be able to do them).

Be sure to visit activetraveladventures.com to see photos and get more details, plus you can download the FREE Travel Planners for each destination!  These handy summaries summarize the tips and provide all sorts of helpful links to help you plan your trip.  You get them automatically if you subscribe to the newsletter.

Dec 21, 2023

Improving Resilience and Grit

Adventures can be unpredictable at times.  One thing you'll definitely need whenever you go on an adventure is grit.  Toss in some fortitude and resilience, too!  

Fortunately, grit is a skill you can learn.  On today's show, we dive deep into ways that we can improve our...


Dec 21, 2023

Grit and Resilience : One Woman's Story

Eva Simons 'Embraces the Suck' After a Tragic Mauling to Reboot Her Life

Sometimes life punches you in the face and your dreams shatter.  That's what happened to my friend Eva one afternoon last year.  Eva shows true grit and fortitude.  Her inspirational story will encourage you...


Dec 7, 2023

Avoid Crowds on the El Camino de Compostella

There are three ways to avoid the crowds when doing the El Camino:  avoid peak season, avoid the busiest routes, avoid the last 100 km into Santiago. 

Today's guest, David, chose a great way by walking the first two stages of the most popular route, the French Way, but...


Nov 16, 2023

25 Affordable Travel Gifts They'll Actually Want

You are sure to find a great travel gift for your loved ones (and even yourself:) on today's show!  Discover 25 terrific gifts for under $60 - most $30 and under:

  • Travel Gifts for Comfort
  • Travel Gifts for Convenience
  • Travel Treats and Little Luxuries
  • Travel Gifts for...


Nov 2, 2023

Advice for doing an El Camino These Days plus my Primitivo Camino

The El Camino is SUPER popular these days and is on many adventurer's wish list.  Get important tips for avoiding crowds to ensure that YOU have a 'Buen Camino (Good Camino)" on this popular bucket list adventure.

In addition to helpful insights on...