As we approach the start of a new year, it is time for our annual Travel Beyond ‘Favorite Photos’ collection! Carefully selected by each staff member, these images reflect the many adventures and experiences that made 2022 so memorable. Whether jetsetting abroad or sinking into something closer to home, the photos below remind us that Read more…
January 20, 2023
After being named #1 on the 2022 Travel + Leisure® World’s Best Safari Outfitters list, we are thrilled to be nominated again this year! Nominees for the World’s Best list are reviewed by voters who rate “staff/guides, itineraries/destinations, activities, accommodations, food, value and cleanliness.” We would be honored to receive your vote for this distinguished Read more…
January 11, 2023
For as long as I can remember, I’ve never sat still very well. When my friends would dream of beach holidays, I’d fantasize about ascending big peaks, mountain biking away from civilization, or rock-climbing in the most remote corners of the world. So naturally, when the opportunity arose to return to Patagonia with Travel Beyond, Read more…
January 11, 2023
In November of 2022 my husband and I visited Panama. A lot had changed since my first visit 19 years ago, and I was excited to update my knowledge and take in the wide variety of offerings this tiny country packs. As expected, it did not disappoint, and I experienced first-hand how special it is Read more…
January 10, 2023
Desertscapes have always captivated me in ways that other biomes haven’t. The vastness offers one clarity and spending time immersed in these landscapes is often likened to a spiritual experience- a place where one can really connect to earth. The Atacama Desert in northern Chile is no exception! Famed for being the world’s driest desert, Read more…
December 16, 2022
The country of Uganda is home to an incredible array of regions, activities, and experiences. From Kibale National Park to Murchison Falls, there is much to do and see. So much so that visitors might not know where to start and what to prioritize. Of all the possibilities, you simply can’t miss trekking with primates, Read more…
December 8, 2022
On a recent trip to Chile, my husband John and I spent more than a week exploring Patagonia and Torres del Paine National Park. One stop was at Estancia Cerro Guido, a property surrounded by stunning landscapes and home to unique wildlife. While here, we enjoyed incredible food and set off on beautiful hikes. We Read more…
December 3, 2022
The holidays are fast approaching, and with it perhaps, the stress of finding the perfect gift for your friends and family. Sports enthusiasts may favor one thing, while theater fanatics might prefer another. Then there is our favorite—the avid travelers. We polled our Travel Beyond experts to ask for their insight and they have identified Read more…
December 1, 2022
One morning, in the late 1990s, Douglas and Kristine Tompkins made a promise to themselves. Looking out over Chile’s Chacabuco Valley, over land that for decades had been ranched and run ragged by livestock, they vowed that somehow, someway they would turn this region into a national park. In that moment, so in awe of Read more…
November 30, 2022
In the month of October, I traveled to the incredible and inspiring country of Rwanda with my colleague Megan Huntoon. Prior to my journey, I knew to expect great primate trekking and excitedly prepared for my up-close encounter with the endangered mountain gorillas. Rwanda in fact, houses one-third of the world’s remaining population of this Read more…
November 21, 2022
Prior to working in travel, I had yet another job that most little kids dream about—I was a primate zookeeper. In this role, I had the pleasure of working with various monkeys, lemurs, and of course great apes at zoos around the country. So, when the opportunity arose for me to head to Rwanda and Read more…