Category Archives:Adventure

Thongs, flippers, slip slops…jandals?  Perhaps you’ve heard the Kiwi term for the ubiquitous flip flop, but I hadn’t until I heard of Four Jandals, adventure travel blog of one of the worlds leading independent adventure travel blogging couples, Cole and Adela. (Phew!)  They’ve been slipping and slopping, flipping and flopping, around the world since 2009.

Four Jandals Snowboarding

“Our main goal is to inspire others to travel. And we do that by providing stunning photos, adventure travel tips and tales to help you step out of your comfort zone, in comfort.” – Cole and Adela, 2013

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We can’t say they didn’t warn us. We were presented with a waiver right away that necessitated the signature of a witness before hopping onto snowmobiles for the first time in our life. All possible risks seemed to be covered by it. Even natural hazards such as running into an elk, a cougar or even a grizzly bear (how exciting would that be, right?)

Snowmobile Tour from Lea on Vimeo.

Scott, the owner of Toby Creek Adventure Centers in Panorama (British Columbia), basically summed it up for us in two sentences: “Don’t drive them into anything, they’re made of plastic. Basically, if you break them you pay for it.” We nodded, signed the waiver without a second thought, pulled our ski goggles over the huge motorsport helmets and jumped onto the leopard patterned seats of the snowmobiles. We were ready for this adventure.  

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The world is changing fast – communication and commerce the world over are creating more economic opportunity and greater equality.   Those of us who seek remote corners of the world are finding them harder to come by, and those hoping to go on that round-the-world trip are having to be quite choosy about their stops.  Prices can double, triple or quadruple in popular cities or villages in just one season with the influx of travelers, and hippie havens aren’t as budget friendly as they used to be for all the reasons above.

Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua

It can be a sensitive subject, so speaking strictly to the ease on one’s wallet, the shift in economic landscape can be beneficial in certain circumstances.  Here’s a list of countries where you’ll still be able to travel in for under $30 per day if you stay off the beaten path.  (Think $10 lodging, $10 food, $10 other expenses.)

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Happy new year!  The tripwolf team is made up of a diverse crew from around the world.  This medley of travel styles, from lovers of luxurious weekends to long-term back packing through Asia, provides us with a wealth of invaluable travel knowledge. And what better way to share our love of travel than to share our best travel tips with you!  Wishing you safe and happy travels anytime and anywhere…

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It’s that time of year again, fellow tripwolves. The ball has dropped, the calendar page has turned, and hungry travelers are faced with a gleaming white expanse of calendar dates upon which to pencil in their future travels. Maybe this is the year you’ll finally head to Prague. Maybe this is the year you’ll finally give Priceline a try. Maybe this year you’ll use your vacation days for, you know, an actual vacation instead of playing hooky from the office.

More fun than resolving to clean the house more often; more attainable than vowing to fit back into your jeans from 1997; the travel resolution fits neatly into both the “bucket list goal” and “self-improvement” categories. What do I resolve to do in 2013? Read on.

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On Friday, The Ultimate Adventure Crew will start the tropical journey of a life time in North Queensland, Australia.  For 8 days, four lucky women will explore all the goodies of Tropical North Queensland, from reef to rainforest.  What’s makes an Ultimate Adventure in North Queensland? Read on.

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Breckenridge Mountain earned its bragging rights as a world-class ski resort, but the town of Breckenridge, Colorado provides an abundance of fascinating material for history buffs. While the Olympic athletes who trained at Breckenridge are a major source of pride, the story of Barney Ford, the escaped slave turned successful restauranteur, provides another type of inspiration.

Barney Ford Home and Museum

On Sunday, October 21, 2012, the American Institute of Architects, Colorado and State Representative Millie Hamner will present the Barney Ford House Museum with a replica of the Barney Ford stained glass window that graces the House Chamber of the State Capitol. The event begins at 2:00 p.m., and features free refreshments. If you can’t make it, the Barney Ford Museum stays open all year round, and is definitely worth a visit.

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Deeply tucked away in Rajasthan’s craggy Aravalli range, the ghost town of Bhangarh has long been touted as the most haunted place in India. The city is believed to have been abandoned due to a curse, and a rumor of ghoulish activity in Bhangarh has kept the place deserted for centuries.

The most popular myth states that there was once a beautiful princess, Ratnavati, who was being groomed for marriage. A local sorcerer was enamored by Ratnavati’s beauty, and devised a plan to meet her. One day, he ran into one of her bearers in the local market, who was purchasing hair oil for the princess. The sorcerer secretly put a spell on the oil so that the moment Ratnavati applied it to her scalp she would be magically transported to his home. Little did he know that the princess was also well-versed in the dark arts and was able to detect that the liquid was enchanted. She immediately poured the oil onto a large slab of stone, causing the rock to fly into the air and straight to the sorcerer’s dwelling, where it crushed him to death. He used his last breaths to curse Bhangarh and its residents. When Ratnavati told her father what had happened, the king deduced that the rulers of the nearby rival city of Ajabgarh had put the sorcerer up to his mischief and declared war. No life was spared and while Ajabgarh was later repopulated (as it remains to this day), Bhangarh was damned to permanent isolation.

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Maybe you think it’s early to start thinking snow – while some plan escapes from the cold, skiiers and snowboarders look forward to their season.  If you’ve always thought of winter as something to escape, perhaps this year you’ll find something to embrace in these awesome festivals we’ve found.  It’s not just about skiing and snowboarding either – ice and snow sculptures call artists to a new medium, while dog sledding, concerts, and snow mazes can be enjoyed by all kinds.  Here’s our list of 10 crazy snow festivals coming up in late 2012 and early 2013.

1. Snowbombing Mayrhofen, Austria April 1 -6, 2013

As the slogan goes, this event is “mythical, musical and without equal.”  This huge event is not for the casual visitor, but there are some pretty incredible packages for sale.  You must book your lodging specifically through Snowbombing, but when you do this, all the events (killer music, contests, etc) are included for free!  If you want to go, check ahead and get deals like “Locals-only” passes, or “Snowbombing Road Trip.”  Check here to book your package.

Snowbombing, Austria – Some rights reserved by Ash Lourey

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If you’ve been doing it long enough, you probably have a full traveling kit. A special wardrobe, perhaps; definitely your favorite packing cubes or space-saving devices. You’re streamlined. You’re a pro. But…then a weird trip comes up. Maybe you have to meet some important people–future in-laws or a possible client, or see an ex at a reunion. Maybe there’s going to be a funeral or an oddly formal wedding; maybe you’re going to be spending an unusual amount of time in the car. It’s the wacky, atypical trip that always throws me for a packing loop, and I always end up with some items that I really, really hate to bring along.

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