The Balkan region of Eastern Europe has emerged as one of our most popular sources of new tour itineraries. It has also become the locus of some of our most popular, well-established European favourites.
What a Tour of the 5 Stans Looks Like
For the adventurous, the list of worthwhile destinations is long. Usually near the top of that list, is the Five Stans - Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
There is incredible art and attention to detail of these geometric and floral ceiling paintings in a mosque in Uzbekistan. It’s something you’ll see throughout the 5 Stans tours. Photo by Jonathan Hodgson
An Extraordinary Adventure In The Canadian Arctic
You asked, we delivered. For over 25 years, Adventures Abroad has been taking groups to countries all over the world. But what about those exotic and hard to reach locations within our homelands?
What to see in Central America
Deciding what to see in Central America can be overwhelming. Spanning seven countries, it is hard to decide whether to focus on Nicaragua, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama, Belize, or El Salvador. Allow us to break down what to expect while touring Central America.
There are more than 50 volcanic cones in Nicaragua, and seven of them are active. Evidence of volcanic activity is easily found there. Credit R Kristensen
The Best of Brazil Tour - A Quick Photo Journey
As the world changes, so do our tours. We've recently improved our best of Brazil tour, allowing more time to explore and enjoy the top sights. Our first run at the improved version ran in February and was hailed a success. Despite venturing to Brazil in what was supposed to be the rainy season, our group was gifted with sunny skies the entire trip.
The Amazon River is a dominant force in South America. This river, the world’s largest by discharge, averages a discharge of 209,000 cubic metres per second! In one year, it averages approximately 6,590 cubic kilometres! The Amazon drains an area of just over 7 million square kilometres, out of South America’s area of 17.8 million square km.
Lessons From Ancient Greece
When the ancient Greeks created something they did so because of their beliefs in bettering themselves in their body, soul, and minds. They knew that by acting in a ‘we’ mentality vs a ‘me’ mentality, that the stronger their individuals became, the strong their society would become.
Referred to as either the Erechtheion or Erechtheum, this ancient Greek Temple, found on the acropolis in Athens, Greece, was built between 421 and 406 BC and was dedicated to Poseidon and Athena. Photo credit: Rachel Kristensen
