Granada is an enchanting place to kick of a tour of Andalusia. With its beautiful winding streets and whitewashed homes built along the slopes of of the Sierra Nevada foothills, it boasts a vibrant contemporary culture to match its historical grandeur. The legacy of the Muslim emirs who ruled the Iberian Peninsula centuries ago is alive today in Granada’s public baths and teahouses, and the Alhambra stands as the greatest example...Read More
Whatever your plans for the holiday season, we thought it would be interesting to reflect on the diverse Christmas traditions of the many countries we visit on our tours. Not all are of these celebrations are still widespread in the 21st century, and some of them travel across borders to be observed with minor variations in neighbouring countries. All, however, are fascinating and colourful expressions of the season. Argentina Argentina has...Read More
Croatian cuisine shares many flavours with its Mediterranean neighbours Greece and Italy, and adds a few regional twists all its own. One aspect that often takes the uninitiated by surprise is the lively tapas culture that has evolved in towns like Split. Especially when you’re just passing through, this focus on on light meals and artful pairings provides an ideal opportunity to sample the greatest variety possible. Here are a few...Read More
If you’re new to wine Tasting or need a refresher, click here to read our “Wine Tasting 101” post. Winemaking is woven into the culture of many of the countries we visit with Pure Adventures. If you’re a wine lover on a self-guided tour, you might drop in on favourite vineyard to see how the grapes are grown and the wine is made. Along the way you may discover a unique local...Read More
Wine is an important part of the culture of many of our destinations: France, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Chile and Argentina all offer vineyards of international distinction. If you’re tempted to stop off on your next custom tour but don’t know where to begin, take heart! You don’t have to be a trained sommelier to thoroughly enjoy your next wine tasting. A sense of curiosity is more important than a schooled palate,...Read More
People contemplating a vacation are often pulled in two contradictory directions, caught between the desire for downtime to rest and recharge and the allure of active, potentially new experiences. We might be a tad biased, but at Pure Adventurers we’re big believers in the benefits of private custom group travel. A tight group of family and friends makes for a more intimate and independent trip, while leveraging the skills of a...Read More
Just because the bulk of traditional honeymoons involve lounging on the beach and frolicking in the water doesn’t mean yours has to. Whether your #couplegoals are to craft a getaway unique, take in a hefty dose of adventure, or just go off the grid and make memories, here’s why taking a Pure Adventures private adventure should rank high on your list of must-dos. It’s the perfect just-for-two experience There’s no questioning...Read More
1. Cheese This is the obvious choice, and one that likely immediately comes to mind. Burgundy is a wonderland for those who like rich and vibrant flavors, and this holds true for cheese as well. A proper pairing of Burgundian wine and cheese brings out notes and characteristics of each that would be hard to notice if you were having either on it’s own. A synergistic culinary experience. 2. Fall Colors...Read More
If you asked anyone here at Pure Adventures how we’ve maintained (and grown) over the past 20+ years, you will probably get three very similar answers – if not the exact same answers. We do it for 1) the love of travel 2) the love of the activities we provide 3) the love of our clients. But our clients, hands down, always come out on top of why we’ve been so...Read More
