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!
Mount Greylock Massachusetts’ Highest Peak
For me, one of the best parts of an adventure is what I learn and discover along the way. Often times, I start hiking a trail and find out either through other hikers or monuments, the historical significance of the route. In 2013, on my quest to hike the highest peak in every U.S. state,…
The 5 Best Adventure Travel Shows
Can you guess who my favorite movie character is? Well, if you said Indiana Jones you were right! I must have watched all four movies over 100 times. I can’t help but dream of going on epic international adventures in search of lost treasure. While Indy is (supposedly) a fictional character, there are a group…
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…
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….
What I Learned from Hiking the U.S. State High Points
At 11:30 PM on May 18th, 2013, the lights switched on and there was banging on the bunkhouse walls. “Wake up! Wake up! JJ, our lead guide, shouted. You have 30 minutes to get ready!” After a whopping 4 hours of sleep, the 18 of us groggily unzipped our sleeping bags at the RMI bunkhouse…
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 10 Top Adventure Photographers on Instagram
A picture is worth a thousand words… I have always admired the brave photographers who travel the globe to show us back home how amazing our planet is. Adventure photographers are not just adventure lovers, but they are artists who capture breathtaking views and the beauty of nature for us to enjoy. Each day I…
Camelback Mountain – Phoenix Arizona
Camelback Mountain Arizona In 2016, I was in Phoenix Arizona on business with a few of my British friends. Always looking for the chance to head into the mountains, we decided not to let the opportunity to climb Camelback Mountain pass by. My first sight of the mountain was truly awesome. Resembling the hump and…
The Adventure Travel Globetrotter Sweepstakes – Winners
Hi Explorers! Thank you to everyone who entered into The Adventure Travel Globetrotter Sweepstakes, to win a GoPro Hero4 Silver, a $350 trip voucher which you can use towards one of our international Adventures, and up to three FREE spots on The General’s Fortress tour! We have drawn the winners, and in the interests of transparency, we recorded this…
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….
Upper Mustang Nepal – Video – Yannick Calonge
The Upper Mustang region (formerly Kingdom of Lo) of Nepal is one of the most special places on the planet. Nestled in the Himalayas, Mustangs culture and traditions has largely remained unchanged since the 15th century. Tourists were first permitted to enter into the region in 1992 and its people still speak an ancient Tibetan…
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Peru in 4K (Video) – Devin Graham
I have been very fortunate to have traveled to over 50 countries across the globe. Travel has taught me so much about this world. It has provided me perspective and understanding of new people and their cultures. Every once in a while I come across a video that so perfectly brings the authenticity of a destination to…