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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 .

Patagonia Part II: Hike, Bike and Kayak Argentina and Chile

Mar 21, 2024

In this Part II of our Patagonia adventure, we begin at the end of our W-Trek at Lake Grey, where we switch our hiking gear for sea kayaks, and venture out in this beautiful lake to kayak around icebergs and glaciers.

We then move to the other side of...

Patagonia Part I: Hike the W Trek in Argentina

Mar 7, 2024

Patagonia Part I: Hike the W Trek in Argentina 

Patagonia ranks in my Top 3 of the ‘Most Beautiful Places’ I’ve seen (and I’ve been to 50 countries and all seven continents) .  The rugged granite mountains are often snow capped in glaciers lit up by the sun.  Those same glaciers have turned its many lakes into...

Galapagos Adventures: Go Independent or on a Group Tour? Part II

Feb 15, 2024

Hike and Snorkel Adventures in the Galapagos Islands: Part II

Learn all about visiting the Galapagos Islands and where to hike and snorkel.  We discuss what you can see and do, and in particular, we also talk about whether you should visit independently or go with an adventure tour company?  We discuss the pros and cons...

Rafting the Grand Canyon Revisited

Feb 1, 2024

The Grand Canyon is the United States' 15th national park and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also considered one of the Great Wonders of the World. Ontario-based climber Mike Grainger talks about his experience whitewater rafting on the Colorado River. He also gets to hike on the trip, and shares how a...

Hike and Snorkel Adventures in the Galapagos Islands: Part I

Learn all about visiting the Galapagos Islands.  We discuss what you can see and do.  We also talk about whether you should visit independently or go with an adventure tour company?  We discuss the pros and cons of both options in this two part series.

About the Podcast

Active Travel Adventures curates multi-day world wide adventure travel for reasonably fit folks who love to hike, bike, paddle or otherwise stay active for a more immersive experience when they vacation and explore our planet and its people. ATA's mission is to inspire and empower you to lead a bigger life through adventure travel. Travel the Active Travel Adventures way!

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Active Travel Adventures

Active Travel Adventures curates multi-day world wide adventure travel for reasonably fit folks who love to hike, bike, paddle or otherwise stay active for a more immersive experience when they vacation and explore our planet and its people. ATA's mission is to inspire and empower you to lead a bigger life through adventure travel. Travel the Active Travel Adventures way!

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Patagonia Part II: Hike, Bike and Kayak Argentina and Chile

In this Part II of our Patagonia adventure, we begin at the end of our W-Trek at Lake Grey, where we switch our hiking gear for sea kayaks, and venture out in this beautiful lake to kayak around icebergs and glaciers.

We then move to the other side of Patagonia, from Chile now on to Argentina, where we explore the stunning Perito Moren...

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Patagonia Part I: Hike the W Trek in Argentina 

Patagonia ranks in my Top 3 of the ‘Most Beautiful Places’ I’ve seen (and I’ve been to 50 countries and all seven continents) .  The rugged granite mountains are often snow capped in glaciers lit up by the sun.  Those same glaciers have turned its many lakes into stunning milky blue and teal oasis that defy description.

In Patagonia, you can hike o...

Galapagos Adventures: Go Independent or on a Group Tour? Part II

Hike and Snorkel Adventures in the Galapagos Islands: Part II

Learn all about visiting the Galapagos Islands and where to hike and snorkel.  We discuss what you can see and do, and in particular, we also talk about whether you should visit independently or go with an adventure tour company?  We discuss the pros and cons of both options in this two part series.

Kit visits San Cristobal, Isabella...

Rafting the Grand Canyon Revisited

The Grand Canyon is the United States' 15th national park and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also considered one of the Great Wonders of the World. Ontario-based climber Mike Grainger talks about his experience whitewater rafting on the Colorado River. He also gets to hike on the trip, and shares how a hybrid trip allows for couples and families to participate in the same adventure at their own skill and comfort level. He s...

Hike and Snorkel Adventures in the Galapagos Islands: Part I

Learn all about visiting the Galapagos Islands.  We discuss what you can see and do.  We also talk about whether you should visit independently or go with an adventure tour company?  We discuss the pros and cons of both options in this two part series.

Kit visits San Cristobal, Isabella and Santa Cruz islands to go on hikes in the hig...

Explore Ireland by Horseback! Galway and Clare Multi Day Trail Ride

Explore Ireland by Horseback!  Galway and Clare Multi Day Trail Ride

Choose a 5 or 7 night magical exploration of the Emerald Isle by horseback!  You'll be riding 5-7 hours per day, as you explore ancient ruins, the Cliffs of Moher, stunning forests and sheep dotted pastures. Stay in a delightful 300 year old restored farmhouse and down in the village.  Share stories and song at the village pub...

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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 own resilience.

This is an encore presentation of an episode that ran on my companion podcast,...

Grit and Resilience : One Woman's Story

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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 to embrace the suck when life throws you curveballs.

Adventure travel, by it...

Avoiding Crowds on the El Camino : The First Stages of the French Way

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 instead of the last 100 km/60 miles like most people, he walked the first two stag...

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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:

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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 planning your El Camino, you wil...

England's Coast to Coast Path : Walking Holiday

England's Coast to Coast Walking Holiday

Spend your holiday walking the UK's epic Coast to Coast path from Saint Bees to Robin Hoods Bay!  You can walk one or both sections of this 180 mile/300 km trail (the mid-point is Kirby Stephen).  

Take a self-guided tour where your luggage is move...

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Boat and Bike Tour of the Cyclades and Saronic Islands of Greece

Explore a less touristy and more authentic part of Greece on this week long boat and bike tour departing from Athens.

Each day, you visit a different island and bike about a half day (e-Bikes available and recommended!).  The rest of the time you are exploring charming Greek villages and temples, enjoying a fresh local meal (most...

Hike the Israel National Trail - Long Distance Hiking

Hike Israel's National Trail!

Kit interviews Malia, who backpacked the entire 680 mile/1100 km Israel National Trail from Golan Heights to Eliat, via the Dead Sea, Jerusalem and Masada.  

On this magnificient long distance trail, that takes 45-60 takes to thru hike (60% of folks section hike it), you get a chance to experience Israel's beautiful mountains and deserts, witness tons of 'Trail Magic' of locals supporting hiker's effor...

You Did It! Listener Stories

YOU Did It!!!  Listener Adventure Stories

Today we start a new segment on the show featuring folks like you and me, who got inspired to step outside of their comfort zone and took on an adventure.

While in the future, these will be shorter segments added to the regular show, I thought we'd start off with this incredible story of Sally, who thought she was heading for a wheel chair due to multip...

Independent Travel Tips plus the Balkans

Kit discusses her fall and winter exploration of the fascinating, beautiful and incredibly complicated Balkan region.  In addition to some of her much loved travel tips, she shares impressions and experiences in Bosnia, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Albania.  If you think , "Balkans = War/No Way" or any other "Eww, scary!"  thoughts : T...

Peru Adventures : Humantay, Palccoyo, Huacachina, Uyuni Salt Flats and more!

In this Part II of my Peru adventures, we finish up our adventure travel tour with my affiliate, Active Adventures (exclusive listener promo code ATA200 to save $200 off ANY of Active Adventures epic worldwide tours !), and then my sister Terry and I head off on our own to explore other exciting places in southern Peru and Bolivia , including:

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Learn the "How To's" of adventure so you'll have the skills and confidence to head out on your next big adventure. You'll also get important checklists on what you need to pack, and learn what to do if something goes wrong. A companion podcast to the Active Travel Adventures podcast, where on each episode, you hike, bike and/or paddle your way around the USA or the world as you explore new landscapes and new cultures is a more authentic way.

Adventure Travel Show podcast Kit Parks

• 5.0 • 22 Ratings
• DEC 1, 2021

Bikepacking the Erie Canal Trail

Bike Pack the Erie Canal from Buffalo to Albany Learn how to bike pack the 360 mile Erie Canal Trail :  what you'll see, when to go, how many miles per day, where to sleep, and what gear to take. Learn how to plan your epic multi-day biking adventure and much more.  Get insights into general bike packing from an experienced bike packer. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about hiking, backpacking, and paddle packing Isle Royale National Park. 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!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies Amazon Kit's Picks  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 the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to’s of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest

• FEB 3, 2021

Bikepacking and Bike Touring Adventures

Bikepacking and Bike Touring Adventures Today we discuss bike packing and bike touring (and the difference between the two). We'll cover: The difference between bike packing and bike touring Panniers versus bike bags for carrying your gear What kind of bags you'll need The six main cross country USA bike trails Rails to Trails - over 25,000 miles of bike paths Europe and Asia long distance bike holiday resources On the corresponding website, you'll see a detailed packing list as well as important links for planning your long distance cycling adventure. Get the complete SHOW NOTES HERE. Email me here. Get the FREE monthly newsletter with the free checklists and also the Active Travel Adventure Travel Planners - all free.  No spam promise - unsubscribe anytime. The Podcasts: https://activetraveladventures.com https://adventuretravelshowpodcast.com   Subscribe to the Podcasts: Active Travel Adventures Adventure Travel Show CONNECT WITH ME! Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter YouTube    

• JAN 6, 2021

Boondocking : How to Camp for FREE!

Today we explore the wonderful world of boondocking, aka dry camping or dispersed camping.  While mostly on the over 640 million UD federal lands, we also explore state public lands and even 'Wallydocking' in Walmart parking lots! Learn how to find sites, how to evaluate if a site is suitable for you and your rig, and assorted tips and the etiquette of boon docking. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links to boondocking sites, photos and more cool info 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!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to’s of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest

• DEC 2, 2020

Wilderness First Aid

Kit speaks with certified Wilderness EMT expert Casey Marcum about things we need to think about BEFORE we head into the wild, and then what to do if something goes wrong and you or someone else gets sick or injured.  You'll learn key things to make sure you put in your pack and some clever hacks when you have to make do when you don't have the ideal resources. Be sure to check out the SHOW NOTES for more detailed information, and be sure to sign up for the monthly (no spam guarantee!) NEWSLETTER so that you get the FREE Emergency Kit Checklist. The Podcasts: https://activetraveladventures.com https://adventuretravelshowpodcast.com   Follow Casey on Instagram @WildNC Waterfalls CONNECT WITH ME! Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter YouTube

• NOV 4, 2020

Altitude Training for Adventure Travel and Hiking

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 See photos, watch FREE Training Videos and see the COMPLETE SHOW NOTES HERE! Subscribe to the companion podcast:  Active Travel Adventures The Podcasts: https://activetraveladventures.com https://adventuretravelshowpodcast.com CONNECT WITH ME! Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter YouTube

• SEP 2, 2020

The 'Summer of Kit' continues

The 'Summer of Kit' road trip in 'Sophie', Kit's new-to-her converted Sprinter camper van concludes, but she forgot about lack of internet access to produce new episodes while she traveled.  Today we discuss the new schedule. Be sure to check in with Kit to let her know how YOUR summer went during this crazy time! CONNECT WITH ME! Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter The Podcasts: https://activetraveladventures.com https://adventuretravelshowpodcast.com  

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In this Part II of our Patagonia adventure, we begin at the end of our W-Trek at Lake Grey, where we switch our hiking gear for sea kayaks, and venture out in this beautiful lake to kayak around icebergs and glaciers.

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Patagonia Part I: Hike the W Trek in Argentina 

Patagonia ranks in my Top 3 of the ‘Most Beautiful Places’ I’ve seen (and I’ve been to 50 countries and all seven continents).  The rugged granite mountains are often snow capped in glaciers lit up by the sun.  Those same glaciers have turned its many lakes into stunning milky blue and teal oasis that defy description.

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• Dec 27 2023
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Adventure Travel, Worldwide, Podcasting, Trekking Kit Parks Podcast Host Active Travel Adventures Hi, I'm Kit Parks.  I discovered adventure travel when I impulsively joined a friend backpacking volcanoes in Nicaragua when I was 56, and got hooked. Adventure travel - a foreign concept to me until that fateful adventure - turned my world around and galvanized me to start the popular Active Travel Adventures podcast.  If I hadn't heard about adventure travel, then maybe others hadn't either, and I wanted to spread the word. On the show, I seek to inspire and empower others to lead a bigger life through adventure travel.  I encourage folks to step outside of their comfort zone, train, and then go on an epic adventure.  The show features adventures that regular folks can do on their vacation. Over the past six years, I've hiked, biked and paddled my way across all seven continents and have never looked back. https://activetraveladventures.com/ Summary In this conversation, Kit Parks, the host of the Active Travel Adventures podcast, shares her travel journey and insights into adventure travel. She discusses her transition from being a workaholic to embracing travel and adventure. Kit emphasizes the importance of taking small steps outside of one's comfort zone and the value of training and preparation. She also provides advice for finding a compatible travel partner and highlights the need for women to consider safety when traveling. Kit shares her favorite travel experiences and reveals her dream destination. In this conversation, Kit Parks shares her journey of discovering walking holidays in Scotland and how it inspired her to start a podcast to spread the word about adventure travel. She discusses the importance of inspiring real people to go on adventures and shares transformational stories from her adventure trips. Kit and Jason also explore the benefits of adventure travel, including personal growth and the power of connection. They emphasize the role of shared experiences in bonding and encourage listeners to go out and explore the world. Kit provides information about her website, ActiveTravelAdventures.com, as a resource for adventure travel information and inspiration.

• Take small steps outside of your comfort zone to build confidence in adventure travel.
• Training and preparation are key to feeling confident and capable during adventures.
• Consider safety and choose travel partners who align with your interests and travel style.
• Embrace opportunities for travel and adventure now, rather than waiting for retirement.
• Japan's Kumano Kodo trail is a dream destination for Kit Parks. Adventure travel can be a transformative experience that inspires personal growth and self-confidence.
• Shared experiences in adventure travel create strong bonds and connections between people.
• Adventure travel can be accessible to everyone, regardless of athletic ability or experience.
• ActiveTravelAdventures.com is a valuable resource for adventure travel information and inspiration.

Learn more about the Big World Made Small Podcast and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers at bigworldmadesmall.com .

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My mission is to inspire and empower YOU to lead a bigger life through adventure travel! – Kit Parks

It’s is all about making it easier for you , the fit and active traveler, to find the perfect adventure for your next vacation.  .

My name is Kit Parks, and I comb the planet to find the best multi-day active travel experiences for fit folks like yourself. I share my findings with you on this website, in my monthly email newsletter, and in my podcasts:  Active Travel Adventures showcases amazing adventure holidays you can take, and the companion podcast, Adventure Travel Show podcast, which teaches you the skills you need to take on these cool adventures.

I’m not talking climbing Mount Everest here — or anything crazy or dangerous.  Think more along the lines of a cycling tour through the stiletto heel of Italy, or a week long hike from one medieval village to the next through the lochs and moors of Scotland.   On a scale of 1 – 5 with five being extremely difficult, most will be around a 3.

I’m a widow in my 60’s who discovered adventure travel AFTER I turned fifty.  All of the adventures are something that I can do, and so can YOU if you are reasonably fit, especially if you do a little pre-trip training.

The common denominator is that on all of these adventure vacations, you have to MOVE !  You’re going to have to hike, bike, paddle, horseback ride, or somehow self-propel yourself from one place to the next – sometimes in combination!  Often these trips have a cultural component, such as a regional cooking class or wine tasting, or some other immersion with the locals.

My recommended active holiday vacations nearly always require that you get a little (sometimes a lot) sweaty and dirty.  Sometimes the accommodations are basic or you may need to camp because there simply aren’t hotels available.  

But all trips will be epic and worth it!

Ice cave in Franz Joseph glacier

Kaituna Falls New Zealand – 21′ high!!!

Camel Trek Jordan

If I can do it…YOU CAN DO IT, TOO!!!

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“I’ve been listening to ATA for a few years, finding it while I was considering taking a trip with the Active Adventures tour company she often mentions in the podcasts.  It has given insight into a few destinations I might not otherwise have considered.  I truly enjoy listening to others who prefer to see the world on their feet (or on a bike or paddling) vs touring on a bus checking off boxes of destinations.  Kit and I even got to travel together on a trip in 2019 and will be doing so again this year, if travel gets to resume by the fall.  Or whenever it resumes!”  

Active Travel Adventures podcasts have inspired me so much and my “bucket” list has significantly increased to include all sorts of destinations and adventures I had never imagined or even knew about before a couple of years ago.      After listening to Kit’s podcasts and her interviews with her guests, I was able at age 63 to gather the confidence to book my very first multi-day hike in my life!     I’m so excited to start this new way of travel and I hope will be the first of many of this type of trip for me.

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