Category Archives: Adventure travel

6 things to think about when buying souvenirs

For some people, one of the most enjoyable parts about traveling is finding the best item to take home as a memory of the trip. Here’s some advice to keep in mind while searching for that perfect keepsake. Less is … Continue reading

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Traveling safely in Mexico & Guatemala

Everyone should be getting excited for school this September. Forget the classrooms and books, this school is for the old souls and the young at heart and is all about traveling and hands-on experience. We’re talking about Unravel’s Travel School … Continue reading

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Hygienic camping: How to stay so fresh and so green

When it comes to camping and hygiene, there are only two things you need to know. One:  Hats and bandanas work wonders when it comes to covering greasy hair. Two:  Everyone is going to get dirty; embrace it.  If you’re … Continue reading

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Film Recommendation: A Map for Saturday

If you want to catch the travel bug or never want to forget what it feels like, watch this: A Map for Saturday is a wonderful documentary revealing all the great aspects of backpacking the world. Highly recommended. Will give … Continue reading

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Trip Notes- Travel School: Mexico & Guatemala

Introduction Welcome to Unravel’s Experiences of a Lifetime! Want to learn how to travel nearly anywhere in the world? Would you like to see some of the best parts of southern Mexico and Guatemala? Join us for this ‘classroom on … Continue reading

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Trip Notes- Colorado Family Trip

Introduction Welcome to Unravel’s Experiences of a Lifetime! Want to experience the Rocky Mountains of Colorado as they were intended? Join us to explore this grand mountain range, camp in nature, take in sunsets, hike scenic trails, and really get … Continue reading

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Trip Notes- Colorado Backcountry Trip

Introduction Welcome to Unravel’s Experiences of a Lifetime! Want to experience the Rocky Mountains of Colorado as they were intended? Join us to explore this grand mountain range, camp in nature, take in sunsets, hike scenic trails, and really get … Continue reading

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Trip Notes – Colorado Basecamp Adventure

Introduction Welcome to Unravel’s Experiences of a Lifetime! Want to experience the Rocky Mountains of Colorado as they were intended? Join us to explore this grand mountain range, camp in nature, take in sunsets, hike scenic trails, get a hit … Continue reading

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A unique Antarctic experience

A great article in the New York Times depicting a unique way to experience Antarctica- by work and play. This is where I worked in 2009-2010 and remains the only 1/2 marathon I’ve run. Don’t miss my friend Meghan in … Continue reading

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Scars that are worth it…

So, wouldn’t you like to be bitten by a shark or shot by a bullet?! Maybe it’s just me, but assuming I could recover with no real permanent injury, I think I’d like to. It’s the slight disfigurement we are … Continue reading

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