Peru is an ultra-diverse and totally enthralling travel destination. The wild landscape has it all - the Amazon forest AND the glorious Andean mountains. Not only does Peru encapsulate all that natural wonders should be, but the culture and traditions of the country are distinctive and worth immersing yourself in. Trekking through this beautiful country will be one of the most inspiring and memorable experiences of your life, just make sure you check out some of these special places.
Read moreSafety Tips For Women When Traveling To India
India is one of the most magical places to visit; it’s filled with excitement, vibrant colours, unique scents, and something to leave every visitor astonished and inspired by. A chaotic and sometimes overwhelming destination, India is a tourist spot that requires a bit of extra planning, particularly as a woman. The following tips are by no means to deter you from visiting India (you should definitely go!) but just to inform you of a few simple ways you can make your journey to this lively country even better and safer for yourself.
Read more10 Places You Must Go to Enjoy the Outdoors This Spring
As soon as that first gust of warm spring air breezes through your town, you start thinking about it: vacation. Whether it’s spring break, Memorial Day weekend or somewhere in between, spring’s sunshine and warm temps make it the perfect time for a getaway.
The only problem is that you don’t know where to take your spring vacation this year. Everywhere looks like the perfect place to visit when the weather is good, after all. To make things easier, we’ve narrowed it down to the top 10 destinations this April, May and June.
Read moreWe started 2017 high on adventure...
We're so incredibly proud of our latest crew of Kilimanjaro climbers. While most people were sleeping in or nursing a champagne hangover, these 14 adventurous women were enjoying their first moments of 2017 standing on top of Africa's tallest mountain. This was our fiercest Kilimanjaro summit to date (snow, hail, rain...this mountain always keeps us on our toes), but together this group's strength and determination shined through!
Read moreJAMBO CLAUDIA: MEET OUR NEXT TANZANIAN KILI CLIMBER!
WHOA Travel is so pleased to welcome Claudio Shio on our 2016 New Years Eve Kilimanjaro Adventure! We’re so excited to have such a driven, diverse and inspiring group coming together to reach the summit. Sharing this epic journey with such an international group is one of the many things that will makes WHOA Kilimanjaro climbs extra special! Get to know more about this awesome lady here:
Read moreMeet our Tanzanian and Kenyan Partners
When people ask us what makes traveling with WHOA different, one thing comes to mind immediately: OUR PARTNERS. Because empowering and connecting women through adventure is at the heart of everything we do, we hold a strong commitment to social responsibility with every single journey we take. It’s extremely important to us that our partners and our work are both ethical and sustainable. That's why we partner with amazing organizations doing positive grassroots work in each of our destinations, and we work closely with each organization to address their greatest needs. Working together and sharing experiences is what makes our adventures extra special for everyone involved! We are so grateful for each and every one of them and want to share a little more about them with all of you.
Read more6 Reasons Adventure Travel is the Best Way to Go
If you’re a seasoned traveler, you probably have somewhat of a trip routine set up: choose destination, book flights, find a hotel, plan activities, etc. And, while traveling to any new place will certainly be an exciting adventure, there are ways to make your next trip even more out there.
In fact, there’s an entire genre of getaways known as “adventure travel,” in which participants explore unexpected places and sign up for adrenaline-pumping activities. Whether you end up spelunking into an ancient, dark cave; swimming with sharks; or cycling the French Alps; you’ll be on an adventurous trek that you’re not soon to forget.
Need a bit more coaxing to make your next vacation into a heart-pumping, life-changing escape? Here are six more reasons why adventure travel is the way to go.
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