Adventure Blog

The Best Season for an African Safari

2008-09-07T17:38:18+01:00

Patsy asks: What's the best season to take a safari in eastern Africa? Don asks Dennis Pinto of Micato Safaris for some tips, and then recommends some prime Africa trips. Get the safari scoop in Ask Don.

Prone to Patagonia

2008-07-29T02:35:44+01:00

We've done Europe and Africa. Now we want to get off the beaten track in South America. Can you recommend some primo Patagonia tours?

Which tempting trips does Don suggest? See Ask Don.

A Dream Trip to Africa

2008-07-01T15:18:04+01:00

We’re finally ready to enjoy the things we’ve been dreaming about doing, and on the top of our list is a trip to Africa. What do you recommend?

See Don's recommendations in Ask Don.

New Zealand Beyond the Ring Route

2008-03-30T21:16:44+01:00

Ever since seeing “The Lord of the Rings,” my family has wanted to visit New Zealand. But we don’t want to restrict ourselves to the “Ring Route." What do you suggest?

See Don's recommendations in Ask Don.

Favorite Web Sites?

2008-01-09T20:27:54+01:00

"There are now so many web sites for travel information and opinion, I don’t know where to go or who to trust. It’s a cyber-jungle out there! What are your favorite sites?"
See Don's recommendations in Ask Don.

A Sunny Retreat for Ski Week?

2007-11-01T05:58:52+01:00

We’d like to re-make our kids' school Ski Week as Sun and Sand Week. Any suggestions for a sunny February retreat? See Don's recommendations in Ask Don.

Galapagos: Favorite Family Odyssey

2007-08-29T12:43:09+01:00

Destination question of the week: We want to take an unforgettable family odyssey before our kids get so old they don't want to travel with us anymore. Where should we go?

See the answer in Ask Don.

Alaska: Serenity and Adrenalinity

2007-08-01T23:49:48+01:00

Destination question of the week: I'm looking for a trip to Alaska that combines adrenaline-rich adventures with the serenity of Alaska's vastness and nature. What would you recommend?

See the answer in Ask Don.

Calling All Adventurers!

2007-07-09T23:57:51+01:00

Do you consider yourself an adventurous traveler? Of course you do! Then you’re just the person we’re looking for. Take our first annual adventurers’ survey: Tell us how you like to travel, where you like to go, what you like to eat – your prime places and pleasures. Click here and take our quick-and-easy survey. We’ll announce the results of our first annual Adventurers' Choice Award in the fall. Thanks!

Question of the Week

2007-04-18T01:52:57+01:00

Question of the week: How do penguins avoid getting dehydrated in Antarctica? For the answer, see Ask Don.

Destination Question of the Week

2007-03-26T06:00:00+01:00

Destination question of the week: What's the best time to take a safari in eastern Africa?

See the answer in Ask Don.

Destination Question of the Week

2007-02-19T07:33:45+01:00

Destination question of the week: How can I swim with penguins in the Galapagos?

See the answer in Ask Don.