Adventures Afar

Not for the faint of heart Icelandic legend spins the tragic, true tale of falsely accused folk hero Fjalla-Eyvindur and his wife Halla. Exiled in the inhospitable highlands with little food and no shelter, their children died in infancy... Browse article

Castles, Caves, Vineyards, Forests, Medieval Villages and Foie Gras Since we started Equitours some 35 years ago I have had the wonderful good fortune to do over a hundred rides around the world. My latest ride, the Castles and... Browse article

What better way to spend spring break than on a jungle ride in Belize with family? Leaving the long, bitter Wyoming winter behind, I happily embarked on the Mayan Jungle and Tikal Ride with my daughter, son and ... Browse article

An exceptional experience in every respect Transfers As expected, the representative of the ride safari was at the prescribed location next to the Johannesburg Airport information booth at the designated time holding a placard. Departure was delayed due to... Browse article

Riding High In the Sierra Nevadas Sitting now in my living room in Verona, Wisconsin, it is hard to believe that a week ago I was sleeping in a rustic inn in Trevelez, the highest village in Spain, following... Browse article

To the drum of my horse’s hooves In this travel exposé I am supposed to write of the itinerary of the french Malbec Trail…to describe the incredible, ancient french villas we slept in, to expound upon the minerality and... Browse article

Dr. Livingstone, I presume? Tree Lodge was the perfect location to recover from the long haul flight New York to Johannesburg and on to Maun. The charming raised tented cabins surrounded by the bush made us feel at home... Browse article

A Tough Act to Follow Below, George Richardson shares the journal of his experience on the Lake Natron Safari. Please also see his reactions to his second Tanzanian trip in 2016. Day 1:”Assembly” Departed Amsterdam for the KLM flight to KIA... Browse article

Africa at its Best Careful not to overtake our leader, we cantered through the long grass towards camp, marked by a line of tents, nestled under spreading acacia trees.The shadows lengthened behind Ol Doinyo Lengai, “Mountain of God” to... Browse article

Making New Equestrian Friends If you love to ride, but the rest of your family and friends don’t share your enthusiasm, join one of our horseback riding vacations where you have a good chance of making new friends with... Browse article