Blog – Adventure People

2017 May Be Your Last Chance To See the Northern Lights for a Decade

Every traveler’s bucket list should include viewing the Northern Lights, otherwise known as Aurora Borealis. It is by far one of nature’s most spectacular phenomena! The Aurora Borealis can only be seen within the auroral oval, which is centered on the earth’s North Magnetic Pole. The Aurora Borealis form when charged particles emitted from the

Cuban Anti-Stress Drink

March 3, 2017
AdventureStacey
Central America and Caribbean, Cuba, Recipes
anti-stress, cuba, cuban drink, drink, farm, organic, organic farm

While in Cuba, we visit an organic farm for a true farm-to-fork experience. Upon arriving, you are given an “Anti-Stress Drink.” Here’s what’s in it: 1/2 pineapple 4 tsp sugar 3 tbsp milk 1 tsp coconut milk Ice Water Blend Next, add: Star Anise Mint Leaves Mint Grass Basil Lemongrass Blend Finish with some honey &

Where to Eat: Cuba

Eating is a big part of traveling, so we choose to not include all meals as part of the trip price to give you a choice of eating options. This allows for maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility. Our groups tend to eat

The REAL Cuba Sandwich

In the US, we’re used to a Cuban Sandwich having pickles and cheese. Well my friends, I hate to inform you… this is all wrong! A REAL Cuban sandwich doesn’t have pickles or cheese. It’s much simpler than that. The REAL Cuban Sandwich consists of: Roasted Pork Leg Garlic, onions, sweet pepper & vinegar

Tips for Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Hiking the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is on every hiker’s bucket list, but should you do it? It is indeed challenging, but it has been completed by thousands of people. Chances are good that you can do it too, provided you are not extremely overweight or have health issues that preclude you. Depending

Q&A with Morocco Tour Guide, Mustapha!

Are you thinking about a trip to Morocco with Adventure People but have questions about the itinerary or concerns over safety? Check out this Google Hangout with our guide, Mustapha. He’ll be able to answer all of your questions!

Travel Guide: Ayutthaya, Thailand

The ancient city of Ayutthaya is less than fifty miles north of Bangkok and well worth the visit. It was the Thai capital for 417 years and during this time thirty-three Kings of different dynasties ruled the kingdom until it was destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. Ayutthaya is strategically located on an island surrounded by three rivers

Season’s Greetings, Thai Style

People in the United States usually associate the month of December with Christmas trees, prime rib, and Hallmark Channel reruns. It has become a tradition for Adventure People to flock to someplace tropical during this month and this year was no exception. We just returned from the amazing country of Thailand! It is true to

Bangkok by Tuk Tuk and Longtail Boat

Our first day in Thailand was spent in Bangkok, the nation’s capital as well as the most populated city in the country, with over 8 million residents occupying the 605 square mile city. We arrived early on the morning of December 2nd and after we freshened up a bit, we decided to explore the city.

Car Camping Checklist

October 13, 2014
AdventureStacey
Camping
backpacker, camp cleanup, camp cooking, camp food, camp meals, camp shelter, camp sleeping, camping, camping checklist, car camping, cooking, first aid, safety, tent

For those who are new to car camping, we’ve compiled this handy checklist based on years of trial and error. While every trip will have different requirements based on where you’re going and what you’re doing, this is a general list to get you started. With car camping, you could bring everything and the kitchen