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Epic Trips

Epic trips aren’t just vacations; they’re life-changing adventures that give you stories to tell for a lifetime and a deeper understanding of how vast and varied our world is. An epic trip will connect you to parts of the world rarely seen. These adventures take you beyond the familiar, whether standing among hundreds of thousands of penguins in Antarctica, driving across Mongolia, participating in a walking safari in South Africa, or traversing the ice roads of the Arctic.

Epic trips invite you to experience cultures and landscapes that few travelers ever encounter—from remote villages of the South Pacific Islands to the untamed wilderness of Alaska. They challenge you physically, emotionally, and spiritually, leaving you with a deeper understanding of the world and your place in it.

These journeys are about stepping into the extraordinary and discovering the beauty of the unknown.

Top 10 Epic Trips I’ve Taken

I know I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have had so many amazing epic travel experiences, and here are just a few of my favorites.

  1. Walking among millions of King penguins – South Georgia Island
  2. Breaking through the ice in the Ross Sea – Antarctica
  3. Herding reindeer across an ice road – Canada
  4. Rafting down the Grand Canyon – Arizona
  5. Mushing a team of Dogs on a 2-day expedition – Denali National Park
  6. Driving from London to Mongolia in an inappropriate car – Mongol Rally
  7. Walking through a safari park in search of wildlife – South Africa
  8. Aurora chasing near the Arctic Circle – Alaska
  9. Watching polar bears spar – Churchill, Manitoba
  10. Biking from estancia to estancia in Patagonia – Chile

Featured Epic Trips

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My 10 Days Rafting in the Grand Canyon

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Alaska Sled Dogs and the Ultimate Denali Dogsled Expedition

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Journey Into the Wilderness of Twin Lakes Alaska

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Insider Tips for Experiencing Fairbanks Northern Lights

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How to get the most out of your South Africa Safari

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Churchill’s Fierce, Strong, and Playful Polar Bears

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