Podcasts about active travel

Hike the famous Annapurna Sanctuary in Nepal - considered one of the world's most beautiful treks! Today we talk with Stan Jacobson, a 72 year old adventurer who trekked in Nepal's incredible Annapurna Mountain range with Active Adventures.  We hear his story about his unforgettable adventure travel holiday. SAVE!!! Go with ATA affiliate, Active Adventures (based in New Zealand).  EMAIL ME for an exclusive Active Adventures Promo Code and save $200 off of any of Active's exciting tours! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today's show. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy!  The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.  Train For Your Adventure  Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have!  You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success.  Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit.  AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved

It's being argued that Ennis has failed to deal with parking deficits. Following a motion he raised in November 2023 which found that Ennis had lost 159 car parking spaces in fifteen years, Clarecastle Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom O'Callaghan has this week requested an update on any further losses. Ennis MD has said in a response that while some spaces have been lost to public realm works, Active Travel measures and Safe Routes to School projects, the new Cloister Car Park and Lidl store on the Clare Road will soon bring almost 350 spaces on stream. Councillor O'Callaghan claims no efforts have been made to fix the previously identified parking space shortfall.

Explore Alaska's magnificent Kenai Fjords and Denali National Parks by land and sea on today's exciting adventure!   We hike iconic Alaska trails to get stunning views of the rugged landscape loaded with wildlife and glaciers.  We kayak to watch brown bears feeding on salmon while bald eagles soar above.  We float raft down the river to spot yet more wildlife.  And we take a jeep safari through Denali where we get the opportunity to see even more wildlife on this unforgettable active holiday. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos and more cool info about today's show. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  RECOMMENDED TOUR COMPANIES ******* EMAIL ME FOR PROMO DISCOUNT CODES***** Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy!  The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.  Train For Your Adventure  Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have!  You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success.  Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit.  AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved  

It's claimed Clare's not getting bang for its buck on active travel projects due to a "frustrating" overspend on consultants. New figures obtained by Clare FM show the council has spent €2.4M on outside expertise to help design for greenways, pedestrian crossings and cycle lanes in the past five years, with over €1m alone going to the West Clare Greenway. This is despite €550,000 been allocated in government grants to Clare County Council's internal active travel office in the last two years. Inagh-based Deputy Leader of the Green Party Roisín Garvey has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan she believes the process could be much more efficient.

Avery Hale Smith, Chief Experience Officer at Backroads Travel was born and raised in the Bay Area experiencing her family's extensive travels and time spent in nature at an early age. The daughter of Tom Hale, the Founder, President and CEO of the active travel company Backroads, Hale Smith developed a curiosity about the world at large—and the world of entrepreneurship that led to social advocacy and cultural engagement.  With nearly a decade of expertise in strategy consulting, sales, marketing and customer engagement, and a wealth of international travel she found her way back home to Backroads and the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2023, she was named Executive Vice President of the company. She introduced Backroad's Women's Adventures in 2023, a collection of trips that create travel and connection specifically for women. Heather and Avery talk about the joys of active travel, places they have been and future adventures.    Backroads Website: www.backroads.com Heather's Website:  www.heatherthomson.com Social Media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamheathert/                     You Tube:    https://youtube.com/@iamheathert?si=ZvI9l0bhLfTR-qdo SPONSOR:  TIMELINE/Mitopure - Timeline is offering 10% off your order of Mitopure. Go to www.timeline.com/HEATHER.  (Remember to use code HEATHER)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finally:  a fun and affordable way to explore Europe!  Join us today to learn about taking a European vacation on a boat and bike tour, where you can see some of the best destinations in Europe on a mostly all inclusive tour. On a Boat and Bike tour, you only need to unpack ONCE as your 'hotel' is a beautiful sailing ship or barge with a private bath.  Each day you cycle to explore a new destination, either with a guide or self-guided, as your ship moves with you. On today's show, we interview well-loved BoatBikeTours.com cycling guide Tammy about all things boat and bike tours...  we learn the best tours for beauty, wildlife, history, beginners and the undiscovered gems.  BoatBikeTours.com is an affiliate of ATA and they offer my listeners an exclusive discount.   Email me for the current BoatBikeTours.com Promo Code. You'll learn what to expect on your virtually all inclusive week long boat and bike tour.  Learn about the types of ships, the wonderful food, and what a typical vacation cycling day would be like.  You'll also learn why a boat and bike tour makes a great option for those traveling with different physical abilities as you can use an e-Bike or not, or sail with the ship or cycle, as you prefer. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today's show. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  RECOMMENDED TOUR COMPANIES ******* EMAIL ME FOR PROMO DISCOUNT CODES***** Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy!  The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.  Train For Your Adventure  Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have!  You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success.  Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit.  AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved  

Do you know what to do if you or someone you meet in the wild gets hurt?  Some accidents require more than the rudimentary items in your backpack emergency kit! On today's show, we speak with Casey, a Wilderness First Responder expert, to learn different ways we can gerryrig 'supplies' to fix what's gone wrong.  We find out some important medical tips that can help you figure out what to do if you are injured out in the middle of nowhere.  It's an episode you hope you'll never need to use, but will be glad you listened! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links and even more information about wilderness first aid HERE. IMPORTANT!  Get the printer-friendly show notes for today's episode plus FREE Travel Planners for all the ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get access and the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  RECOMMENDED TOUR COMPANIES ******* EMAIL ME FOR PROMO DISCOUNT CODES***** Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy!  The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.  Train For Your Adventure  Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have!  You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success.  Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit.  AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved  

Rachel is in Lochaber where one of the biggest nature restoration projects in the country is underway. The Nevis Nature Network Project covers 22 thousand acres which includes fragments of Scottish rainforest and rare montane scrub. She met project manager Ellie Corsie for a walk to hear about their restoration vision.Mark is on Calton Hill in Edinburgh hearing about the challenges of repairing our historical buildings. Many of our famous landmarks were built using stone that is no longer quarried in Scotland. Imogen Shaw from the British Geological Survey tells him about their desire for more buildings to be built using Scottish stone to allow quarries to open here.Rachel delves into the history of the Newburgh on Ythan lifeboat, the oldest lifeboat station in Scotland. Charlie Catto has written a book about its history, and she met him at the station to hear about his research. She also hears about the plans of the Newburgh and Ythan Community Trust to take on the building and hopefully restore it to the condition it was in when it was first built in 1877.In the week where competitors took part in the 268-mile Montane Spine Race between Derbyshire and the Scottish Borders, we chat live to world record endurance cyclist Jenny Graham about why people want to take part in these kind of events and how she prepares for them.Mark is on Royal Deeside where a recent collaboration between Aberdeenshire Council and the Cairngorms National Park Authority has resulted in a new stretch of path being built. The Charter Chest Path links up the existing path network and keeps cyclists and pedestrians off the busy road. He went for a wander with Colin Simpson, Head of Visitor Services and Active Travel with the National Park.Back to the Nevis Nature Network Project where Rachel continues her walk with Ellie Corsie to one of the areas of montane scrub they want to protect.Phil Sime takes a walk around Ness Islands in Inverness in the company of historian Norman Newton. Norman tells him about the areas interesting past including being home to a very popular outdoor arena and a dog cemetery.

Clare is set to benefit from an active travel allocation of over 3.3 million-euro for the coming year. The National Transport Authority has confirmed funding for thirteen projects here, along with €450,000 for staff costs at Clare County Council's Active Travel Office and €500,000 for bus stop enhancements. The Tulla Road Active Travel Scheme will receive over €1.5m, while Clonmoney, Toonagh, Lakyle, Ballycar, Caherea, Ennis and Holy Family National Schools and Ennis Gaelscoil are all included in the Safe Routes To School programme. Inagh based Green Party Deputy Leader and Outgoing Senator Roisín Garvey says its vital the funds are spent on infrastructure and not consultants.

Send us a textFor the second year in a row, Cycling UK have presented awards to two individuals who have worked hard to promote cycling as a healthy means of getting around. This year's “Community Champions” from #100WomenInCycling are Kirsty Lewin from Spokes Porty and Hazel Darwin-Clements from Porty Community Energy. In this last episode of the year, Hazel joined David Calder to look back over her work to promote the use of cargo and other bikes – and also to look forward to some exciting projects coming up in the New Year. 

Best Adventure Travel Vacations I've traveled the world over the last eight years, mostly going on active adventure holidays.  On today's show, I talk about the very best adventures I taken on all seven continents.  On each adventure, we hike, bike and/or paddle as we explore new cultures and landscapes. Each of these adventures have been covered in depth on the Active Travel Adventures podcast and website and are listed below.  Be sure to check them out for more details and to see pics and get more information on planning your next adventure. SAVE MONEY!!!  Most of the trips were adventure travel tours taken with my affiliates, so I can offer my ATA listeners an exclusive discount promo code.  Just email me with the affiliate company you are interested in, and I will send you the current discount code:  EMAIL ME Antarctica Bhutan El Camino Coast to Coast long distance walk in England Costa Rica Camino Cotswold Way long distance walk in England Croatia Boat and Bike island hopping tour Dolomites Italy hiking Galapagos Snorkeling and Hiking Greece Boat and Bike to lesser touristed islands Trek Machu Picchu and paddle/hike the Amazon Rainforest Trek Mont Blanc Circuit through France, Italy and Switzerland  New Zealand : north and south islands Hike W trek in Patagonia, plus kayak and bike Hike, bike and paddle Slovenia Hike the 5 National Parks of Utah West Highland Way of Scotland long distance walk COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today's show. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  RECOMMENDED TOUR COMPANIES ******* EMAIL ME FOR PROMO DISCOUNT CODES***** Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy!  The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.  Train For Your Adventure  Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have!  You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success.  Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit.  AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved  

Yellowstone and Teton National Park Adventures Hike, bike and paddle on two of America's most popular national parks:  Yellowstone and Grand Teton in northwest Wyoming! One today's show, you will hear what you'd see and do, you'll learn about the landscape and wildlife, and details about our guest Irene's trip with my long-time affiliate Active Adventures (EMAIL ME for an exclusive ATA Active Adventures discount Promo Code good for any of their amazing worldwide adventures!). Yellowstone is the USA's first national park and one of the busiest, so I highly recommend going with one of the licensed operators!  They know when to go where to avoid crowds as much as possible, and often know of special places off the beaten path (and have access to them!).   In addition, you'll always have a van waiting for you at the end of a trail or paddle so you don't waste time going back and forth.  All the details are taken care of for you so you can relax and enjoy your vacation! The food and guides are fantastic on this almost exclusively all-inclusive adventure. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos and more cool info about today's show. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  RECOMMENDED TOUR COMPANIES ******* EMAIL ME FOR PROMO DISCOUNT CODES***** Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy!  The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.  Train For Your Adventure  Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have!  You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success.  Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit.  AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved  

UK's BEST Walking Holidays - Self Guided Hiking Vacations Walk the charming countryside of England, Scotland or Wales in the United Kingdom on one of these fantastic long distance paths! Your holiday will be self-guided, so you walk at your own pace on your own timetable, stopping to savor a tea break or grabbing a meal or a pint at the pub.  Your luggage is transported to each evening's charming inn, so all you have to carry is your day pack. Breakfast is included, so either stop for lunch or pack a lunch for your walk, and then enjoy a local restaurant in the historic village that is your home for the night. Meet plenty of locals and fellow international walkers on these famous and historic old trading paths.  Since they were the original route that folks moved from town to town, they naturally chose the easiest route, so most of today's routes are fairly modest - and remember that they don't have many high mountains in the UK regardless!  However, you will need to train so your feet and body are used to walking long distances day after day. Walking holidays have become one of my favorite ways to explore a region.  Discover why on today's show. If you are interested in a walking holiday in Europe, I recommend going with my affiliate One Foot Abroad.  Email me for a One Foot Abroad Promo Code ( the OFA Promo Code also works for their sister company, Follow the Camino who can help you plan your Camino). COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today's show. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  RECOMMENDED TOUR COMPANIES ******* EMAIL ME FOR PROMO DISCOUNT CODES***** Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy!  The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.  Train For Your Adventure  Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have!  You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success.  Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit.  AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved

Should cyclists be banned from cities, to avoid collisions with pedestrians? Birmingham is the latest council to consider it. Would it be a backward step in the push towards more active travel? Frank spoke to Andrew McClean from Cycling UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vietnam and Cambodia : Saigon to Angkor Wat Cycling Holiday An incredible way to explore Vietnam and Cambodia is by bike!  On today's show, we take a fully guided cycling vacation to see some of the highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia, but since we explore by bike, we get a more authentic experience with the local people with the bonus of avoiding many of the big crowds!   Learn all about this ArtofBicycle.com adventure on today's show.  And if you are interested in this or any ABT tour, email me for an Art of Bicycle Promo Discount Code HERE. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos and more cool info about today's show. 2025 Trips: Everest Base Camp : Active Adventures September 8 - 25, 2025 Kyoto to the Sea of Japan : Art of Bicycle Trips October 31 - November 7 $4595 pp dbl occupancy ******* Don't forget that I can save you some money with promo codes for these trips!  EMAIL ME ******* Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Recommended Tour Companies Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy!  The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.  Train For Your Adventure  Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have!  You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success.  Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit.  AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved  

Unspoiled Sri Lanka 9 Day Cycling Adventure See the Best of Sri Lanka on this nine day bicycling adventure travel tour.  Ride through little touristed villages (the people will come out to wave at you with big smiles that you are visiting their country), magnificent tea plantations, lush national parks and along pristine coastline.  Also take one of the world's most scenic train rides, visit the Buddhist temple that is said to contain Buddha's tooth, the Nine Arch Bridge and so much more! E-bikes are available in addition to manual bikes. Our guests, Terri and Ken chose Active Travel Adventures affiliate, Art of Bicycle Trips because of how happy they were with an earlier India cycling adventure.  EMAIL KIT to get an exclusive Art of Bicycle Trips Promo Code.   COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos and more cool info about today's show. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy!  The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.  Train For Your Adventure  Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have!  You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success.  Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit.  AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved  

How to Walk or Bike the El Camino de Santiago in Spain Kit interviews Umberto di Venosa, founder of Follow the Camino, a tour company focused entirely on assisting 'pilgrims' plan and execute their Camino journey.  Umberto gives us expert insight on what you need to think about when planning your El Camino.  These can also be applied to any long distance walk or pilgrimage. Email ATA to get an exclusive 5% Discount using our exclusive Follow the Camino Promo Code.  Good for any Follow The Camino or their sister company, One Foot Abroad, self-guided and guided tours!  Email Kit HERE. We discuss important considerations like: which trail best suits you and the many paths available what time of year to go and the weather which Camino 'personality' best fits you accommodations and luggage transfer getting the right mindset for a Camino community on the Camino why the journey is more important than the distance See photos and videos and get more information on the SHOW NOTES page. Join the (free) ATA community and receive our monthly newsletter with FREE travel planners and other travel tips and deals.  No Spam promise - unsubscribe anytime. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy!  The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.  Train For Your Adventure  Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have!  You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success.  Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit.  AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) The Podcasts: https://activetraveladventures.com https://adventuretravelshowpodcast.com   Subscribe to the Podcasts: Active Travel Adventures Adventure Travel Show CONNECT WITH ME! Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group YouTube    

Classic Bucket List Alps trek of the tour du Mont Blanc circuit through three countries:  Italy, France and Switzerland.   The Mont Blanc Trek is considered one of the most beautiful hikes in the world!  This adventure is the perfect combination of challenge, great food, culture and company.  An absolutely wonderful vacation! On today's show, I go in detail about what you can expect on your Mont Blanc Adventure.  I discuss the difficulty, terrain, what special to pack, weather and when to go, the food (!!!) and everything you need to know to see if you should head to Mont Blanc for your enxt adventure travel holiday (and the answer is YES!!!) This adventure can be done as a guided trip, as I did with Active Adventures,an affiliate of my Active Travel Adventures (but we are two different companies), as a self-guided trip or you can plan the whole thing on your own and according to your budget.  See the webpage for more details.  Email me for an exclusive Active Adventures $200 off Promo Code good for this or any of Active's exciting adventure travel tours! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about training for this adventure. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy!  The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.  Train For Your Adventure  Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have!  You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success.  Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit.  AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved 

The state’s active travel strategy is designed to encourage us to cycle and walk more, avail of public transport, and reduce our reliance on cars. But is really it working when cycle lanes – a much vaunted aspect of the strategy - are being blocked by cars? Jerry spoke to Keith Phelan of the Kerry Cycling Campaign.

16th July 2024 The Spokesmen Cycling Podcast EPISODE 358: Active Travel England CEO Danny Williams and Wayne Hemingway SPONSOR: Tern Bicycles HOST: Carlton Reid GUESTS: Danny Williams and Wayne Hemingway LINKS:  https://www.the-spokesmen.com/ https://www.ternbicycles.com https://twitter.com/CarltonReid https://x.com/activetraveleng

Unless you've been living under a rock, or become adept at turning off the TV as soon as you hear Question Time's twinkly theme, then you'll be well aware that the next UK general election is fast approaching. And with under two weeks to go until the polling stations open, all of the main parties have launched their manifestos, setting out the key reasons why you should vote for them on 4 July.Which leads us to the big question in this week's special election-themed episode of the road.cc Podcast: What are the parties saying about cycling?Helping him dive headfirst into the key parties' manifestos – and scavenge any scrap of detail from them about active travel (which was more difficult than you might think) – Ryan was joined by road.cc stalwart Simon MacMichael and Sarah McMonagle, director of external affairs at Cycling UK.With Cycling UK launching its own five-year plan for active travel recently – which has called on whichever party takes the keys next month to No. 10 to boost cycling funding considerably and reconsider how our cities, towns, and neighbourhoods are planned – Sarah, Ryan, and Simon dissect the good, bad, ugly, and frankly non-existent of the different parties' pledges related to getting about by bike.

Boat and Bike from Venice to Mantua 8 Day Cycling Adventure What a fantastic way to explore Venice and the Italian countryside : by bike AND boat!   On today's show, we learn about a super fun and affordable way to explore one of Europe's most popular countries, but since we are traveling different that the other tourists, we are usually away from the crowds! Our guests went with my affiliate BoatBikeTours.com, a terrific company which offers exciting boat and bike tours across Europe.  Email me to get an exclusive BoatBikeTours.com promo code to save 50 euro on any of their fabulous tours! On a boat and bike trip, you only need to unpack once as you sail from port to port, staying in your cozy private room with bath.   At each stop, you get to cycle about to explore the people, landscapes, culture, history and daily life.  E-bikes are available at booking, but on this route, it is fairly flat and rated 2 out of 5. While you know about delightful Venice, you may not have heard of the Po river basin and Mantua, which is one of Europe's most important wetlands and an important stop on the migratory path to and from Africa.  So you'll get the chance to see lots of wildlife, including the year 'round flamingos. Another fun stop is at a parmesan cheese factory, and many more. Learm all about this fun Italian cycling vacation on today's show and at the website.  Get complete SHOW NOTES HERE.  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today's show. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy!  The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.  Train For Your Adventure  Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have!  You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success.  Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit.  AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved  

8 Day Boat and Bike Tour of Provence - Carmargue France Today we head to one of the most beautiful and popular regions of France, yet away from the busy crowds in the south of France.   We are heading to Provence and the Camargue region, on an 8 day boat and bike tour where we will visit fortresses and Roman ruins, enjoy local wines and cycle past vineyards, orchards  and one of the most important wetlands in the world - all with just unpacking ONCE, since you'll be transported by boat between stops! Birders will see many of the more tha 400 species that visit this area, including the charming flamingos  with their comical upside down heads in the marsh as they search for brine shrimp.  You'll see the best preserved Roman aqueduct in Europe and explore two of my favorite French towns:  Avignon and Arles.  As we cycle along the quiet paths, we'll encounter wild horses and Carmargue cattle.  We'll explore the landscapes made famous by Van Gogh and Cézanne.  Along the way, we stop for coffee in charming villages and depending on the time of year you go, you can smell and see the amazing display of lavender so commonly grown in this stunning region. Today's adventure is one that anyone reasonably fit can do.   It's a fantastic holiday where you can be active but not have to worry except about whether to indulge in another pastry or glass.  But since you HAVE been active - GO FOR IT:) COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today's show. VIEW THIS BOATBIKETOUR.COM TOUR  Use Active Travel Adventures' Exclusive Boat Bike Tours Promo Code ATA50 to save 50 EURO off of ANY BBT.com tour! Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy!  The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.  Train For Your Adventure  Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have!  You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success.  Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit.  AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved  

For episode 78 of the road.cc Podcast, we donned our reading glasses, grabbed our bikes, and headed over to the National Cycle Network, that underfunded, unwieldy, often fractured, but very important collection of routes used by cyclists across the UK and which forms the subject of Laura Laker's brilliant new book, Potholes and Pavements. Part one features an in-depth behind the keyboard chat with Laura, a respected journalist and longstanding road.cc contributor, discussing her inspiration for the book, the pros and cons of the NCN, how to make cycling infrastructure better, the cycling culture wars, and why riding a bike is really all about the people we meet along the way.We then turn our attentions in part two to the upcoming general election, and what its outcome may mean for cycling and active travel, with Dr Maya Singer Hobbs, a senior research fellow at the Institute for Public Policy Research, a think tank that earlier this month claimed the UK was “travelling in the wrong direction” when it comes to transport.

Guided Costa Rica Camino with Homestays and Daily Luggage Transfer PART II: Join us as we continue our 175 mile/280 km Costa Rica Camino where, over 16 days, you walk from the Caribbean to the Pacific Ocean, across the entire country (indeed the continent and over the continental divide!).  You'll experience an array of ecosystems and see wildlife and fauna in one of the most biodiverse regions of the world. The hike is fully guided and includes all meals and daily luggage transfer.  When I went, I did a combination of small lodges and camping.  Our guest Laurie and her husband opted for a private tour for the two of them and they stayed in homestays, for a completely different experience than the one I covered last year. Less than 1000 hikers have completed the Costa Rica Camino as of this recording!  Learn all about it on the show and on the website and Travel Planner.  I recommend going with my affiliate, UrriTrek.  Use Promo Code ATA100 to save $100 on your full Costa Rica Camino. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today's show. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy!  The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.  Train For Your Adventure  Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have!  You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success.  Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit.  AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved  

Guided Costa Rica Camino with Homestays and Daily Luggage Transfer PART I: Join us as we discuss the new 175 mile/280 km Costa Rica Camino where, over 16 days, you walk from the Caribbean to the Pacific Ocean, across the entire country (indeed the continent and over the continental divide!).  You'll experience an array of ecosystems and see wildlife and fauna in one of the most biodiverse regions of the world. The hike is fully guided and includes all meals and daily luggage transfer.  When I went, I did a combination of small lodges and camping.  Our guest Laurie and her husband opted for a private tour for the two of them and they stayed in homestays, for a completely different experience than the one I covered last year. Less than 1000 hikers have completed the Costa Rica Camino as of this recording!  Learn all about it on the show and on the website and Travel Planner.  I recommend going with my affiliate, UrriTrek.  Use Promo Code ATA100 to save $100 on your full Costa Rica Camino. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today's show. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy!  The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.  Train For Your Adventure  Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have!  You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success.  Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit.  AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved  

Patagonia Part II: Hike, Bike and Kayak Argentina and Chile In this Part II of our Patagonia adventure, we begin at the end of our W-Trek at Lake Grey, where we switch our hiking gear for sea kayaks, and venture out in this beautiful lake to kayak around icebergs and glaciers. We then move to the other side of Patagonia, from Chile now on to Argentina, where we explore the stunning Perito Moreno glacier, and see the Fitz Roy massif at Glacier National Park.  We also get in some amazing biking to see more beautiful mountains and forests, plus several impoosibly blue and green glacial lakes.  We also check out some flamingo lagoons, and feast on traditional Argentinian fare. A bucket List adventure to be sure!!! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today's show. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy!  The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.  Train For Your Adventure  Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have!  You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success.  Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit.  AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved  

Patagonia Part I: Hike the W Trek in Argentina  Patagonia ranks in my Top 3 of the ‘Most Beautiful Places' I've seen (and I've been to 50 countries and all seven continents).  The rugged granite mountains are often snow capped in glaciers lit up by the sun.  Those same glaciers have turned its many lakes into stunning milky blue and teal oasis that defy description. In Patagonia, you can hike one of most beautiful hikes in the world, the W-Trek including the French Valley and Grey Lake.  You can also sea kayak around the icebergs and glacier in Grey Lake.  On our trip, we also got in some amazing biking when we were over on the Argentinian side after we hiked and checked out the gorgeous Perito Moreno glacier.  We spent some time eating and exploring the fun gateway cities of Puerto Morales, Punta Arenas, El Chaltan, and El Calafate. In this Part I, we hike the stunningly beautiful W-Trek in Chile [ 49.7 miles / 80 km · Total Elevation Gain: 8,956 ft / 2,730 ] over the course of four days, all the way to glacial Lake Grey. We stay in refugios, where we also get a hot and tasty breakfast and dinner each night. Learn all about going on an adventure in Patagonia and by listening to today's show and visiting the website.  See why you will soon be adding Patagonia to your Bucket List!   COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today's show. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy!  The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.  Train For Your Adventure  Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have!  You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success.  Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit.  AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved  

A North Clare Government senator is predicting this county will have the best Greenways in Ireland thanks to a major funding boost. Transport Infrastructure Ireland has granted over €6 million in funding for national roads, greenways and Active Travel schemes in Clare as part of a €440 million nationwide investment. Among the projects to receive funding here are the West Clare Railway, which has received an allocation of €800,000, the Ennis to Ennistymon Greenway, for which €650,000 in additional funding has been provided and the much-anticipated Limerick to Scariff Greenway, which is to receive €300,000. Inagh Green Party Senator believes the benefits of these Greenways will extend far beyond tourism.

Shane Timmons, senior research officer at the ESRI looks at the academic research on active travel both in Ireland and around the globe.

There is ‘strong international evidence that improving active travel facilities boosts rates of cycling and walking'. That's according to new research from the ESRI on Active Travel Schemes We speak to Martina Callanan, Member of the Irish Cycling Campaign and Deputy Chair of the Galway Cycling Campaign.

Hike and Snorkel Adventures in the Galapagos Islands: Part II Learn all about visiting the Galapagos Islands and where to hike and snorkel.  We discuss what you can see and do, and in particular, we also talk about whether you should visit independently or go with an adventure tour company?  We discuss the pros and cons of both options in this two part series. Kit visits San Cristobal, Isabella and Santa Cruz islands to go on hikes in the highlands, and takes multiple day tours to outlying uninhabited islands to go snorkeling.  Hear about the incredible wildlife and some of the history of this magical archipelago. If you want to visit the Galapagos with an adventure tour company, Kit recommends her affiliate Active Adventures.  Use your exclusive ATA Active Adventures Promo Code ATA200 to save $200 OFF any Active Adventures (or their sister, Austin Adventures) tours! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about going on an adventure in the Galapagos Islands. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved  

The Grand Canyon is the United States' 15th national park and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also considered one of the Great Wonders of the World. Ontario-based climber Mike Grainger talks about his experience whitewater rafting on the Colorado River. He also gets to hike on the trip, and shares how a hybrid trip allows for couples and families to participate in the same adventure at their own skill and comfort level. He says this trip is worth every penny as your adrenalin is sure to be racing going through the rapids.  This popular episode was first released in the fall of 2017. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy!  The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.  Train For Your Adventure  Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have!  You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success.  Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit.  AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved  

We have a fun episode for you today, centered around Costa Rica and family travel. As one of our most popular destinations, we're always working to find new and interesting ways to explore this beautiful country and to help families make lasting memories.  Joining me on this episode is my friend and partner in the region, Javier Echecopar. Javier also brought along his 15 year old daughter, Fiore, to give us a bit of perspective on life in Costa Rica for kids and teens and to share some of her favorite travel experiences.  We chat about everything from bioluminescence, to the best way to travel around the country, to some interesting ways to immerse in the local culture.  I hope you enjoy this fun episode of Luxury Travel Insider.  Learn more at www.luxtravelinsider.com   Connect with me on Social: Instagram LinkedIn  

Explore Ireland by Horseback!  Galway and Clare Multi Day Trail Ride Choose a 5 or 7 night magical exploration of the Emerald Isle by horseback!  You'll be riding 5-7 hours per day, as you explore ancient ruins, the Cliffs of Moher, stunning forests and sheep dotted pastures. Stay in a delightful 300 year old restored farmhouse and down in the village.  Share stories and song at the village pub with the friendly and welcoming locals.  Make lifetime friends and memories. Today, we ride through western Ireland's Galway and Clare forests, coast and countryside with my affiliate Active Riding Trips (Use Promo Code ATA5 to get 5% OFF any of their worldwide horseback riding adventures). COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos and more cool info about your multi-day horseback riding adventure in Galway and Clare, Ireland. Get FREE Travel Planners for all ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise -  unsubscribe anytime).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest  

I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Robert Fletcher and have him share his experiences of cycling from Alaska to Argentina as a 81 year old! Robert came up with the idea of Octo Odyssey as a way of celebrating turning 80.  His original idea was to cycle from the North Pole, Alaska to Panama City where he would set a world record.  He successfully did this - setting the record for the longest continuous journey undertaken on an electric bicycle.  But Robert didn't want his trip to end there.  He waited out the colder winter months and then set off to continue the journey all the way to Ushuaia, Argentina.  A total distance of over 26,500kms!  He believes he is the oldest person to have completed this journey. Quite an incredible effort.Robert shared a lot of his past experiences of his travel adventures - from his early cycle touring trips where navigation devices and the age of the internet were not in existence - to his previous trip from Alaska to Central America.  His advice for others considering doing a trip like this in their older age - Just do it!Listening to this episode is sure to inspire you and fill you with a sense of wanderlust for adventure.Be sure to follow Robert via the links below to keep an eye out on his future adventures.Website - www.octooydssey.comFacebook - Octogenarian OdysseyInstagram - @OctoOdysseyBook - Octogenarian Odyssey. Trading the sofa for a bicycle seatNEW! - Leave a Voice Message! Have something you'd like to tell me? Want to chat about this episode more or tell me about your own bicycle adventures? Well now You can now get in touch and leave a voice message! Just click here and record a voicemail message - I may even include it in future episodes! Join the Seek Travel Ride Facebook group - a place where you can discuss episodes in more detail, learn more about our guests and also where you can share more about your own adventures on a bike! Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist - an eclectic mix with each song selected by a guest of the show. Enjoying listening to Seek Travel Ride? Then please give the show some love and leave a rating and review on your podcast player.Also be sure to follow us on your favourite Podcast Player so you get notified when new episodes are released. You can also follow us via:Instagram - @SeekTravelRideTwitter - @BellaCyclingWebsite: Seek Travel Ride Facebook...

In the second of a two-part mini-series on online disinformation Laura, Ned and Adam talk to Shayoni Lynn, whose company specialises in the behavioural science of mis- and disinformation, and how to tackle it. After ministers admitted this autumn making decisions based on ‘online discussions' that veered towards fringe conspiracy theories, around things like 15-minute cities, and as the climate conference COP28 approaches, our guest has some timely insight into the world of disinformation. Shayoni Lynn is founder of Lynn Group, a ‘communications consultancy, powered by behavioural science'. They specialise in helping organisations avoid their work being the subject of disinformation, including those involved in vaccine rollout and mental health services. She authored an article on why sometimes, engaging with disinformation online is the last thing we should be doing, and explains to Streets Ahead other ways of ensuring measures to improve our health and reduce our impact on the environment, aren't foundered by falsehoods.Lynn Global has worked with the Welsh government on the rollout of default 20mph speed limits in built-up areas, the biggest policy the Senedd has enacted so far, and one not without its share of disinformation. Shayoni Lynn explains how our very nature as humans make us susceptible to misinformation and what we can do about it as individuals, as organisations and as nations.This blog discusses why sometimes, engaging with disinformation online is the last thing you want to do: https://lynn.global/the-dangers-of-debating-misinformation/ We're on Twitter and welcome your feedback on our episode: http://www.twitter.com/podstreetsaheadIf you're reading this, please can you take 1 minute to give us a rating and write a review? It helps us more than you probably think.Episode edited by Clare Mansell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England's Coast to Coast Walking Holiday Spend your holiday walking the UK's epic Coast to Coast path from Saint Bees to Robin Hoods Bay!  You can walk one or both sections of this 180 mile/300 km trail (the mid-point is Kirby Stephen).   Take a self-guided tour where your luggage is moved daily and all logistics are arranged for you with my affiliate One Foot Abroad - ATA listeners save 5% on any OFA tour with the One Foot Abroad Promo Code ATA5! Taking a walking holiday is a fun and affordable way to explore Europe and to have a more authentic vacation, as you will be mixing with the locals more than you would on a typical holiday. Kit and her friend David walked the first section of the Coast to Coast path in a week.  Learn about the trail and what to expect on today's show. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, and more cool info about the Coast to Coast trail in England. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:)  Kit mentions using Injinji toe socks as liners.  Check them out HERE. SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest  

Disinformation is seeping from social media into public debate, and even politicians are being sucked in - with real-world consequences for democracy. From 15-minute cities, to ULEZ, active travel has found itself on the frontline of the battle for truth - but what is actually happening, and how does it affect us?In the first of a two-part miniseries on the topic, Adam, Ned and Laura talk to Amil Khan, founder of Valent, a company that “deals with disinformation by understanding who is behind it, what methods they use and who they seek to manipulate”. Amil Khan was a Reuters and BBC journalist who first encountered disinformation campaigns around the Arab Spring in the 2010s. He began investigating the topic for Chatham House and the government and, in 2020, with a government COVID loan, he founded his own company, Valent. There, he and his team investigates the mechanics of disinformation, including on social media platforms.Amil says the company is ‘content agnostic' - but as well as paid projects it investigates topics of interest to staff… which led to an investigation into anti-ULEZ sentiment online. What it found was one of the most advanced manipulation efforts they have seen in nearly four years of examining such activity in Africa, the Middle East and Europe. An estimated £168,000 had been spent, via ‘spreader accounts' amplifying genuine anti-ULEZ voices. While against social media company rules, this automated manipulation happens, thanks to a number of companies selling such services under vaguely concealed euphemisms.Amil talks us through the mechanics of dis- and misinformation online, how it happens, how to tackle it, and the consequences for active travel, and indeed democracy.We're on Twitter and welcome your feedback on our episode: http://www.twitter.com/podstreetsaheadIf you're reading this, please can you take 1 minute to give us a rating and write a review? It helps us more than you probably think.Episode edited by Clare Mansell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boat and Bike Tour of the Cyclades and Saronic Islands of Greece Explore a less touristy and more authentic part of Greece on this week long boat and bike tour departing from Athens. Each day, you visit a different island and bike about a half day (e-Bikes available and recommended!).  The rest of the time you are exploring charming Greek villages and temples, enjoying a fresh local meal (most meals included on the BoatBikeTour.com trip that Kit took), or sailing to your next island. Each night, you stay in your comfortable en suite cabin on a superior sailing ship, so you only need to unpack once! This is a relaxing and active trip that anyone reasonably fit can do, especially if you train.  Boat and bike tours offer a fun and economical way to explore Europe. SAVE!!!  Kit went with her affiliate, BoatBikeTours.com.  ATA listeners get an exclusive BoatBikeTours Promo Discount Code, ATA50, to save 50 Euro off of any BBT tour! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your Greek adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about taking a boat and bike tour of the lesser visited islands of Greece. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest  

In episode 199, I connect with Sir Graham Watson, President of the World Cycling Alliance, for a conversation about coordinating best practices around the globe as we strive to create safer, more inviting cycle networks for all ages and abilities.Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe to the Podcast on your preferred listening platform, and don't forget to check out the Active Towns Channel for more content.Helpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel):- World Cycling Alliance- European Cyclists' Federation- Velo-city Conference 2023 - Partnership for Active Travel and Health- Jennifer KeesmaatIf you are a fan of the Active Towns Channel, please consider supporting the effort as an Active Towns Ambassador in the following ways:1. Join our Patreon community. Contributions start at just $1 per month(Note: Patron benefits include early, ad-free access to content and a 15% discount in the Active Towns Merch Store)2. If you enjoyed this episode, you can also "leave a tip" thru "Buy Me a Coffee"3. Pick up some Active Towns #StreetsAreForPeople Merch at my storeCredits:- Video and audio production by John Simmerman- Music via Epidemic SoundResources used during the production of this video:- My recording platform is Ecamm Live- Editing software Adobe Creative Cloud Suite- Equipment: Contact me for a complete listFor more information about the Active Towns effort or to follow along, please visit our links below:- Active Towns Website- Active Towns on Twitter- Periodic e-NewsletterBackground:Hi Everyone! My name is John Simmerman, and I'm a health promotion and public health professional with over 30 years of experience. Over the years, my area of concentration has evolved into a specialization in how the built environment influences human behavior related to active living and especially active mobility.Since 2010,  I've been exploring, documenting, and profiling established, emerging, and aspiring Active Towns wherever they might be while striving to produce high-quality multimedia content to help inspire the creation of more safe and inviting, environments that promote a "Culture of Activity" for "All Ages & Abilities."The Active Towns Channel features my original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films profiling the positive and inspiring efforts happening around the world as I am able to experience and document them. Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.Creative Commons License: Attributions, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives, 2023 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Trek Machu Picchu plus Hike and Bike the Sacred Valley of Peru Join Kit as she describes her hiking adventure with her sister Terry.  On this first part of their month long Peruvian and Bolivian adventure, they tackle a Bucket List adventure:  climbing Machu Picchu.  They also hike and bike the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and visit markets and learn about Peruvian culture. Learn all about this beautiful and exciting active adventure on today's show. SAVE!!!  Kit went with her affiliate, Active Adventures.  ATA listeners get an exclusive Active Adventures Promo Discount Code, ATA200, to save $200 off of any Active Adventures (or their sister company, Austin Adventures). COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info aboutNew Zealand's South Island. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest

Hike, Bike and Paddle Banff Canada! Go on a multi-activity adventure on Active Travel Adventure's most popular destination : Banff!  See why thousands of people choose to explore this magical area of towering mountains, fantastically colored glacial lakes and glaciers. Learn about things you can do, what to expect, when to go and whether this fantastic adventure is for you. Our guest went with my affiliate Active Adventures.  You can use Promo Code ATA200 to get $200 off ANY of their worldwide multi-day adventure tours (or of their new partner, Austin Adventures as well!).  COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about going on an adventure in Banff. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies Amazon Kit's Picks  Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest  

Sail the East Coast Fjords of Greenland Come explore the rarely visited East Coast of Greenland for a unique polar experience!  While sailing through the world's largest fjord system, you will get to explore the epic grandeur by foot and kayak, so you can get up close to the amazing landscape filled with mountains, glaciers, icebergs and maybe even a polar bear or two!   People visit Greenland for the natural beauty, the wildlife and sometimes the chance to see the Northern Lights. Our guest today, sailed on Hurtugruten's MS Fram, the same ship I went to Antarctica on.  When you are not out on landings, there is always plenty to do on board. Find out why Jim's Greenland Expedition is now his wife's most favorite trip EVER on today's show! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos and more cool info about a Greenland East Coast Expedition.   To learn more about this tour, visit Hurtigruten (and please use my link.  You will be helping to support the program at no additional cost to you - thanks!). Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest

Explore Iceland by horseback!  On today's show, we horseback ride Iceland's dramatic landscape of waterfalls, hot springs, mountains and valleys on a multi-day adventure tour. Learn what its like to take a horseback riding holiday.  You'll hear what to expect and what to pack.  You'll learn about the cozy ranch you stay end with its natural hot spring to soak away your tired muscles after a fun day's ride.  You'll learn about the great food you'll eat and what types of people take this kind of adventure vacation. SAVE!!!  Ruth went with Active Riding Trips (her 14th trip with them!!!).  ATA listeners get an exclusive Active Travel Adventures Promo Discount Code, ATA5 to save 5% off of any Active Riding Trip multi-day tour. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links and information for planning yourIceland horeseback riding adventure. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest  

In this episode of the Seek Travel Ride podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing Michelle Brideau.  Michelle started including cycle commuting into her daily routine, as a way of harnessing the health benefits of active travel.  This soon sparked a passion for cycling which wouldn't just see her commuting from home to work, but also setting off on a bicycle tour across Canada - from Vancouver to Halifax.  Since that trip Michelle has enjoyed the challenges which come with Audax riding, and also regularly incorporates lightweight cycle touring trips into her life where possible. It's her advocacy work which really shines through, where she continues to promote the benefits of active travel via Social Media and her online star - One Less Car.  I really enjoyed speaking with Michelle during this episode, and finding out more about how she re-ignited her love for cycling as an adult, and how she went from cycle commuting daily in London, to cycling across Canada - one of the biggest countries in the world.  After cycling across Canada, Michelle discovered the world of Audax riding by signing up for the Vatternrundan ride in Sweden.  This then set of the idea of going for the Audax challenge of a  which is that of a Super Randonneur.  This involves riding distances of 200km, 300km, 400km and 600km in a single calendar year.  If you are curious about this part of cycling then I encourage you to listen to Michelle's experiences of how she trained for these distances and made what many would think is unachievable, possible. One thing that was really clear during my discussions with Michelle is how passionate she is about helping others who are just starting out into the world of active travel.  She reminds us all of how daunting it can be to cycle in a city as an adult, and she shared many tips about how people can overcome those nerves and incorporate active travel into their daily routine. You can follow Michelle online via her social channels and website which I have listed below:Instagram - @Cycling_WomanTwitter - @Cycling_WomanYouTube - One Less CarWebsite: https://www.onelesscar.lifeHave you got your own bicycling adventure you'd like to share with our listeners? Then please get in touch via NEW! - Leave a Voice Message! Have something you'd like to tell me? Want to chat about this episode more or tell me about your own bicycle adventures? Well now You can now get in touch and leave a voice message! Just click here and record a voicemail message - I may even include it in future episodes! Join the Seek Travel Ride Facebook group - a place where you can discuss episodes in more detail, learn more about our guests and also where you can share more about your own adventures on a bike! Enjoying listening to Seek Travel Ride? Then please give the show some love and leave a rating and review on your podcast player.Also be sure to follow us on your favourite Podcast Player so you get notified when new episodes are released. You can also follow us via:Instagram - @SeekTravelRideTwitter - @BellaCyclingWebsite: Seek Travel Ride Facebook - Seek Travel Ride

Antarctica Expedition including the Falkland and South Georgia Islands Part II Best trip EVER!  In Part I, we sailed to the Falklands and the South Georgia Islands.  In today's show, we finally reach Antarctica, and the beauty and magic of what I see brings tears of joy to my eyes. In addition to all of the amazing glaciers and sculptural icebergs we see, we see hundreds of thousands of penguins of several breeds.  We see whales - and we weren't even there during 'whale' season! We get to hike around the penguins, kayak around the icebergs and experience this polar wonderland  in ways I will never forget. Learn what its like to go on an expedition ship (I went on Hurtigruten's MS Fram).  You'll learn what its like each day, who goes on these expeditions, what you eat and so much more. I was blown away and can't wait to share it with you! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES HERE. Learn more about Hurtigruten's outstanding expeditions HERE. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies Amazon Kit's Picks  Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest

Antarctica Expedition plus the Falklands and the South Georgia Islands : Part I Best trip EVER!  Join me on an EPIC journey to the seventh continent:  Antarctica to see the wildlife, icebergs and glaciers of the south polar seas.  En route, we visit the Falkland and South Georgia Islands, rugged places of history and outstanding wildlife!  South Georgia is called the Serengheti of the Southern Oceans for good reason! Learn what its like to go on an expedition ship where you are actually ACTIVE, instead of a regular cruise ship, and why you never run out of fun and exciting things to do.   In Part I, we head to the Falklands and South Georgia islands.   I went on Hurtigruten's MS Fram.  I was blown away and can't wait to share it with you! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES HERE. Learn more about Hurtigruten's outstanding expeditions HERE. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies Amazon Kit's Picks  Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest

    As commuting trends evolve, influenced by global events and the rising cost of fuel, the built environment needs to reflect and support these changes. Updates to planning policies and urban design can take years, resulting in old solutions for new problems. Green certifications like ActiveScore allow new standards to be implemented quickly and in sync with industry trends.   What You Will Learn: You will understand what Active Travel is. You will understand what ActiveScore does. You will learn about the relationship between Active Travel and ESG. Learn how well-designed Active Travel facilities in buildings can positively impact tenant experience. You will learn about ActiveScore's free AP Program.   This webinar can be self-reported for one half-hour of LEED or WELL continuing education.   James Nash has founded 3 companies. The first was Bike Dock Solutions in 2008 which started life as a university project.   Much of his focus currently is on ActiveScore which helps building owners and developers improve their cycling and active travel facilities. They have helped design and certify 350+ developments in Europe, US, Asia, Middle East and Australia-including 22 Bishopsgate in London, which is the largest office building in Europe. Clients include Blackstone, Brookfield, Lendlease, Invesco, Vornado Realty Trust, BentallGreenOak, GID, JLL, CBRE, Savills, Knight Frank, Colliers, Perial, AXA IM, PATRIZIA, Bruntwood, and EcoWorld. ActiveScore is recognised by GRESB as a design and/or construction green building certification scheme. He has also been an advisor to WELL Certification on all things Cycling and active travel related. For real estate sustainability/mobility consultants and architects they have an extremely popular free AP Programme with over 500 AP's from over 40 countries. Alex Georgiadis is the Head of Consultancy at ActiveScore. He oversees all of the certification and design projects ActiveScore works on. Alex has a design background and his passion is cycling. So much so, he spent some time working as a mobile bike mechanic, servicing commercial office buildings around London. This gave him great insight into the issues cyclists regularly face when commuting. He now regularly uses this knowledge to educate building owners and improve the active travel facilities within buildings across the world. David Reed is an entrepreneur who is passionate about solving problems with sustainable solutions. A leader in sustainable mobility, he has 13+ years of experience generating new revenue and building partnerships with and for municipalities, universities, startups, corporations, and real estate companies. He is a coalition builder and problem solver, deeply invested in colleague and client shared success. David's clients and partners have included the public, private, and non-profit sectors.     Show Highlights Active Score is this intersection of transportation, sustainability and the built environment.  Components and benefits of Active Travel Assess and certify buildings being active travel friendly. Help organizations and developments become future-proof by creating sustainable infrastructures and services.  Only globally recognized accreditation for active travel amenities in real estate.  Provide engagement services that set up active travel user groups within buildings.  Employer retention Active Score can help identify commuting trends within a region or group, connect with rating systems and ESG with their clean air calculator.  LEED benchmarks and credits Active Score blends with to determine which is the best standard and certification to align.  Active Score design benefits Creating a more efficient and streamlined design process for both the client and the design team. Build understanding of what makes a good active travel facility. Design consultation and the design lab services. Active Score certification can be applied to both existing and new developments.   “In terms of other benefits of Active Travel, health and wellbeing. I'm sure you are all familiar with how Active Travel can help an individual's health and wellbeing. The stat from this report that is very interesting is how 82% of people that were surveyed said they felt less stressed when they arrived in the office after cycling to work. So health and wellbeing. Active travel can have a huge impact on health and wellbeing” -James Nash   Get the episode transcript here!!   Show Resource and Information ActiveScore  James Nash-Linkedin David Reed-Linkedin Alex Georgiadis- Linkedin All About ActiveScore on Vimeo  Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community!   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast!   Copyright © 2023 GBES

Explore Croatia's stunning Dalmatian coast by hiking, biking and paddling!  Start from Split and work your way to Dubrovnik on this exciting and fun adventure. We discuss all of the fun activities our guest Lesley did on her Active Adventures tour, the great food and wine and wonderful accommodations. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about Croatia.  Email Kit for an exclusive Active Adventures  discount promo code good for ANY tour! Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies Amazon Kit's Picks  Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest