Active Travel Adventures podcast I Inspiring Multi-Day Adventure Trips Around the World

In this special bonus episode, Kit interviews Wendy van Lieshout, CEO of Active Adventures, about the merger with Austin Adventures. Plus, we discuss travel today in the post vaccine world of covid.

In addition to the merger, we discuss possible vaccine passports, why using a tour company may be more important than ever, and general insights about travel in this crazy new world.

The merger of these two great adventure travel companies creates some cool shared features:

• Incredible local guides who have in-depth knowledge of every destination and years (if not decades) of experience
• Small group sizes - average of 12-18 travellers per trip with two guides.
• One-of-a-kind experiences, away from the crowds
• All-inclusive, multi-day, fully guided, multi-activity adventures in the most stunning adventure travel destinations around the world [now over 100!!!]
• Authentic, personalized service - taking care of every detail, so guests can just relax and enjoy their holiday
• Hand-picked accommodation in amazing locations
• Great food is part of the adventure and experience

"We were created in different countries, yet our companies have very similar stories. Each business is like a family – now we've just created one bigger family!" Dan Austin, Founder of US-based Austin Adventures

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Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies

Travel Insurance: 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.

Train For Your Adventure Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness 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!

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Paddle the Colorado River for six days through Canyonlands National Park's famous Cataract Canyon.

On this relaxing vacation, you can paddle or simply ride along in the dory as you choose each day! Plus, in calm waters, you can SUP and others, kayak the smaller rapids! Stretch your legs on the many optional day hikes through this impressive canyon along the Colorado River before it hits Lake Powell. This trip isn't hard to book, like the Grand Canyon's trip, plus it takes less than a week instead over over two weeks!

Kit interviews popular travel blogger Sherry Ott of Ottsworld.com about her recent paddling adventure with O.A.R.S.

We'll hear what it was like and what to expect to see if this holiday should be added to your travel list.

COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links to boondocking sites, photos and more cool info

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Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies

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Train For Your Adventure Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness 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!

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Sophie Diaries: Camper Van Road Trip through the Dakotas to Lake Superior

Kit continues her adventures in "Sophie", her converted Mercedes Sprinter camper van.

On today's show, we visit the Black Hills of South Dakota, Theodore Roosevelt National Park and Graham Island State Park in North Dakota, the western coastline of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands.

Learn about these destinations plus get insight into what it's like to travel in a camper van.

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Links Mentioned on Today's Show:

Bhutan Episode I

Bhutan Episode II

Bear Safety

Quebec Adventures

Glacier National Park

Costa Rica Camino

Peace Garden ND

Crazy Horse Memorial SD

Black Hills and Badlands SD

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Mount Rushmore

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Resources

Travel with Kit

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Train For Your Adventure Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness 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!

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Hike the rugged North Island of Japan, Hoikkado and avoid the crowds of more touristy parts of Japan.

Kit interviews Rick and Susan about their beautiful hiking adventure on this little known part of Japan. Earlier, they shared their Bolivia and Peru adventures, so be sure to check that show out.

On today's show, we learn what to expect if you go on a Hoikkado Japan hiking tour : what you'll see and eat, how to use an onsen (traditional Japanese bath), when to go and more.

COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important details and links for planning your Hokkaido adventure, photos and more cool info.

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Train For Your Adventure Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness 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!

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Listen in as Kit chats with online personal trainer Becki Rupp of Trailblazer Wellness about how to plan and tweak your adventure travel training program when life gets in the way.

You want to make sure you enjoy your adventure, maximize your chances of success while minimizing your chance of injury. So its best to train your mind and body ahead of time.

On today's show, we eavesdrop on Kit's consultation and learn ways to adapt when your schedule doesn't quite mesh with the plan. Becki also shares important tips on training in general and how she works with clients online individually and in groups to help them prepare for their adventurous dream trips.

COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links to boondocking sites, photos and more cool info

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Links mentioned on today's show:

Training for Kilimanjaro

Climbing Kilimanjaro

Training for Altitude

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Travel Insurance: 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.

Train For Your Adventure Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness 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!

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Hike and explore springtime in Colorado as Kit and 'Sophie', her converted Sprinter cargo van, visit Dolores, Cortez, Durango, Salida, Colorado Springs, Denver and Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Train For Your Adventure Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness 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!

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Learn about Scotland's most popular 96 mile long distance trail in today's interview with Phil who, with his wife, walked this beautiful trail.

We will hear what you'll see and learn what advice Phil has for those interested to see if this is an adventure you'd like to do.

Kit also walked the West Highland Way in 2017, so she adds her two cents, too.

COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links to help plan your West Highland Way adventure, plus see photos and more info. You can also listen to Kit's own WHW adventure on the Show Notes link as well.

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Train For Your Adventure Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness 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!

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Kit heads to magical southern Utah to explore not just its fantastic National Parks, but also some lesser known areas, as she continues her USA camper van road trip in "Sophie".

Learn about cool destinations and what Kit has learned about road tripping - both good and bad - along with tips to make your next road trip more pleasant.

LINKS MENTIONED ON TODAY'S EPISODE:

Wildland Trekking [ Use Promo Code ATA75]

Active Adventures [Email Kit for Promo Code]

Red Cliffs Lodge Moab UT

Rim Tours [ Mountain biking guided tours Moab]

Utah's Mighty 5 National Parks ATA episode #90

Teton National Park ATA episode #52

Olympic National Park ATA episode #26

Hike Sedona ATA episode #88

Boondocking Adventure Travel Show Podcast #34

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Train For Your Adventure Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness 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!

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Discover the extraordinary landscape 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 [BONUS: Email Kit to get an exclusive Discount Promo Code to save on your Utah or any Active tour!]

Get complete details, see photos and more on the SHOW NOTES HERE.

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Travel Insurance: 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.

Train For Your Adventure Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness 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!

Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks!

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The Sophie Diaries : May 2021

Join Kit as she explores the incredible landscapes of Northern Arizona! We hike and/or bike the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff and Sedona. We boondock in the Cococino and Prescott National Forest.

Follow along as Kit learns how to travel and live in her converter camper van, "Sophie". Get tips on camper van travel and learn from Kit's mistakes.

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Other Active Travel Adventures episodes mentioned in today's show:

Flagstaff

Sedona

Hike the Grand Canyon

Raft the Grand Canyon

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Train For Your Adventure Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness 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!

Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks!

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