7 Best Castles of the Loire Valley Imagine a journey through time, where each stop is a majestic castle nestled in a lush French landscape. Welcome to the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, known as the “Garden of France”. This region is home to over 300 castles, each with its unique charm and...Read More
Here at Pure Adventures, we have been watching travel trends for a long time – it’s what we do, and it’s safe to say that Slovenia is the “new Croatia,” an undiscovered gem similar to Croatia circa 2010. (Think gorgeous scenery, delicious cuisine, and a destination not yet completely overrun with tourists.) Simply put, if...Read More
Always Be Planning! Your next self-guided bike tour vacation, that is! “My husband and I have done 3 self-guided tours (Cordoba-Granada, Puglia, and Normandy) and we convinced another couple to join us for 2 of them. We’re now planning 3 more! Every trip was perfect beyond expectations – great routes, charming hotels, excellent staff support...Read More
Re-opening of borders and the conversations for travel are starting to happen! We think it is time to take down our Covid cancel policy and start to talk about the future of travel. While we understand some people will not be ready to travel for a while still, many are ready to go now. Travel...Read More
June 2, 2020: The Galapagos has been on my bucket list since I was a kid! I know it is for many people who like to travel and who love wildlife and nature. Mutual of Omaha Wild Kingdom was one of my favorite shows as a kid and I still remember Marlin Perkins, the show...Read More
May 20, 2020: This week we invite you to explore our four brand new US – Rails to Trails bike tours, taking you on a dedicated pathway (former railway lines) through incredible scenery: mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, and hills. These trips are perfect for families and leisurely cyclists looking for a peaceful escape. One of...Read More
May 1, 2020: Aspen, Colorado Many of you have probably never heard of the Roaring Fork Valley. To be honest, until I moved here 12 years ago, neither had I. I can remember the exact moment I arrived in the valley. I’d been living in Denver and was familiar with the many nearby ski areas...Read More
April 21, 2020 Is it too soon? Here, at my desk in my home office, I hear the landscapers at the neighboring homes running leaf blowers and chain saws, and I hear the construction of home improvements in the neighborhood. I see the delivery vans going by. In a way, it seems that some things...Read More
If you think of a truly memorable trip, chances are the destination isn’t the only thing you remember. What makes a vacation stand out is just as often about the companions you bring with you, and the energy and enthusiasm you generate together. Striking a harmonious balance gets trickier when you have different interests, ages,...Read More
The people planning and organizing the trip and the guides on the trip all did an amazing job. Overall a fantastic trip and I plan to do another trip with Pure Adventures very soon.Read More
