The Chronicles
The latest from the explorer’s passage
A collection of adventure tips, travel insights, and our latest news!
Our travels have taken us to some of the most exotic places on earth, where we’ve explored the history, culture, and landscapes that help bring each of our destinations to life. Get ready for a bit of armchair travel as you peruse The Chronicles, a collection of adventure tips, travel insights, and our latest news from the trail. Enjoy!
The 21 Essential Items to Pack in your Daypack
There is nothing that I love more than going on epic international mountain adventures. However, with my busy schedule, I have to largely rely on my local day hikes to get my adventure fix. As I live in New York City, I am very fortunate to have endless options of great hikes and trails nearby….
Fraunces Tavern: New York City’s Oldest Tavern
I am so fortunate to live in New York City. There is little doubt why “The Big Apple” is touted as the best city in the world. This amazing city stands as home to the Empire State Building, Times Square, the Statue of Liberty and Central Park! For me though, what really makes the City…
Top 5 Best Hikes Near New York City
I am so fortunate to live in New York City. Music, culture, and the arts… this amazing city has everything you could ask for. While the city fills so many of my wants the one thing it does not have is MOUNTAINS. Unless I can get a hike or trail run in the mountains at…
The 6 Top Adventures in the Yukon
I first heard about the Yukon Territory in 2013 when I was reading about the Klondike Gold Rush. During the late 1800s, 100,000 people from across the planet descended on this remote Canadian province in their search for gold. The more I read about the Yukon and its history, the more I wanted to go….
The Antarctica Cruise Guide
This Antarctica Cruise Guide contains everything you need to know if you are looking to travel to Antarctica. From crossing the mighty Drake Passage to learning about what to expect when you finally set foot on this icy continent, this guide is full of information to help you plan your trip. Our Experience on an…
The Arctic Cruise Guide
The Arctic Cruise Guide provides everything you need to know to travel on an expedition cruise to the Arctic region for the journey of a lifetime.
Map of Antarctica, the 7th Continent
Have you ever dreamed of exploring Antarctica, the Icy Continent? If so, check out this satellite perspective Map of Antarctica.
Crossing the Drake Passage? Everything You Need to Know!
The Drake Passage is a turbulent body of water located between South America and Antarctica. It lies at the convergence of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
16 Fast Facts About Antarctica
If you have ever dreamed of visiting Antarctica, we have compiled this list of 15 Fast Facts about the icy continent!
Hiking at High Altitudes: 5 Things to Consider
In February 2016, my adventure buddy David said he’d be in Colorado for a few weeks and asked if I wanted to join him for some Rocky Mountain high altitude climbing. Never to turn down an adventure, I jumped at the opportunity and booked my flights. The focus quickly turned to which mountain to climb….
5 Top Adventure Destinations for History Buffs
When I go on an adventure I always like to travel to a location that allows me to experience the history of the region which I am exploring. Whether you are hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru or embarking on a mystical trans-Himalayan trek in Nepal, reliving the legend of the Second…
The History of Climbing Mount Everest
It was 1841 when an obscure peak in the Himalayas was recognized as the tallest mountain in the world by a British survey team led by Sir George Everest, and whom Mount Everest was named after in 1865. Today, climbers from across the world attempt to scale it’s mighty face. For those who reach the…