Travel Journal
Be inspired to explore a world of adventure with our travel journal. Hear from guides and guests, join events and outings, learn about trips and destinations, and share your own adventure travel stories.
"Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller...." Ibn Battuta
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Adventure Experts20 Best Hikes of a Lifetime 2020
Every year, MT Sobek’s adventure experts pick the very best hiking adventures for the season…
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What’s the best way to summit Kilimanjaro?
Trekking to the summit of Kilimanjaro remains one of the most rewarding experiences anywhere on…
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5 Things You Can Expect in the Galapagos Islands in November & December
Whether you’re looking for a last-minute departure to the Enchanted Isles or planning ahead for…
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Land of the Incas: Adventures on the Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu
When I departed the US for my trip to Peru I was very excited to…
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Hiking with a Purpose: MT Sobek Volunteers at Yosemite Facelift 2019
September 24th through 29th saw hundreds of outdoor enthusiasts swarm Yosemite National Park for their…
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Top 7 Tips to Prepare for Hiking in the Alps
The Alps have been a favored hiking destination for centuries and at MT Sobek we…
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5 Reasons to Visit Kakadu National Park
When it comes to visiting Australia, most people head to Sydney, Melbourne, Uluru, or the…
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Finding Footholds in the Darkness
1st Place Competition Winner! What the judges say: David’s story moved us with elements of loss and growth, and beautifully evoked the…
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Making a Difference While Traveling with MT Sobek
Even since our earliest days exploring the trails to Everest Base Camp, MT Sobek has…
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Top 18 Expert Adventure Picks for 2020
We asked our MT Sobek staff to do an impossible task: to pick a favorite…
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A Rare Look at the Ethiopian Gelada Monkey
High in the Simien Mountains of Ethiopia, I woke at the crack of dawn, threw…
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Please contact our editor Heather Howard at travelstories@mtsobek.com.